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U.S. Auto Body Repair Prices Up 4.5% in September Compared to Last Year

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For the 15th straight month, the increase in body repair prices was above the rate of inflation. Auto insurance prices increased below inflation for past seven months. The most recent government figures on inflation through September 2019 indicate the rate of growth of auto body repair prices continues above the rate of inflation, marking more […]

Fix Auto Canada Adds Collision Repair Center to Network in British Columbia

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Fix Auto Canada announced the addition of Fix Auto 100 Mile House, in 100 Mile House, B.C.  to its network. Owner Tom Bachynski has been in the automotive industry for quite a few years and has worked in many BC communities including Port Moody, Richmond, North Vancouver and Vernon. He now calls 100 Mile House […]

National Auto Body Council Recycled Rides Presents Refurbished Vehicles to Six Las Vegas Recipients

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Six deserving Las Vegas residents received gifts of refurbished vehicles to help them take care of their families, get to work, manage medical appointments and gain their much-desired independence on Wednesday, November 6 during the SEMA show. The National Auto Body Council (NABC) Recycled Rides program joined forces with insurance carriers State Farm, Allstate, GEICO […]

I-CAR Finalizes Updated Governance Structure

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The I-CAR Board of Directors announced details of its updated Governance model that was approved by I-CAR Regular Members at their membership meeting yesterday. The key changes to I-CAR’s bylaws include: Board of Directors Size and Composition: The streamlined and strategic Board now includes fewer Director seats (13-17), while retaining Inter-Industry representation and balance, with […]

BMW And MINI Partner with OE Connection for Collision Repair Parts Marketing Programs

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OEConnection LLC (OEC) announced that BMW of North America has selected CollisionLink for its U.S. collision parts marketing programs for both BMW and MINI, entitled ‘BMW Collision Support with CollisionLink,’ and “MINI Collision Support with CollisionLink,’ respectively. CollisionLink enables U.S. BMW and MINI dealer networks to access competitive pricing on eligible OE parts orders from […]

I-CAR Names Russ Verona and Jeff Silver Award Recipients

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The Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair, I-CAR, announced the recipients of its annual I-CAR Awards that recognize one individual and one collision repair shop for advancing technical education and professionalism in the collision repair industry. The recipients were named at a special ceremony at the Westgate Las Vegas Resort and Casino during the 2019 […]

Solera Holdings Names Darko Dejanovic Interim CEO

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Solera Holdings, Inc. announced that Darko Dejanovic has been appointed as the company’s Interim CEO. Dejanovic replaces Jeff Tarr, who stepped down as CEO, effective November 5.  “Darko’s extensive experience leading enterprise software companies through various phases of transition and growth make him uniquely qualified to serve as Solera’s Interim CEO as the company continues […]

Rachel Hinson Named Vice President of Network Support and Implementation at Assured Performance

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Assured Performance announced the appointment of Rachel Hinson as Vice President of Network Support and Implementation. Hinson will lead a team of over 20 professionals that provide network support and development activities, and new product and service line introduction for Assured Performance. Hinson resides in the greater St. Louis area and has opened Assured Performance […]

CCC Introduces Photo-Estimating Lead Capture Tool for Collision Repair Facilities   

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CCC Information Services Inc.  announced the launch of its CCC Engage Photo Estimate, a new lead generation tool for collision repairers. The Photo Estimate capability enables repairers to receive and respond to digital estimate requests submitted by consumers any time of day or night. Automated, immediate responses guide consumers in providing necessary information, including vehicle […]

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