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DCR Systems and Symach Open Second Super Shop in Ohio

February 13, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

Lindsay Honda/Acura Auto Body

Symach and DCR Systems announced that DCR Systems has opened Lindsay Honda/Acura Auto Body, a 30,000-square-foot “state-of-the-art super shop” in Columbus, Ohio.  “It’s truly unlike what anyone has ever seen,” said Michael Giarrizzo, CEO and president of DCR Systems, based in Ohio. “It’s really a super shop of the future taking in the full thought […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: DCR Systems, Ohio, Openings, Symach

CARSTAR Adds Collision Repair Center to Network in Washington State

February 13, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

CARSTAR John’s Body Shop

CARSTAR announced the opening of CARSTAR John’s Body Shop, an 8,400 sq. ft. facility located at 5795 NE Minder Road, in Poulsbo, Wash. The facility opened as John’s Bodyworks in 1978 by John Ball. John’s nephew Joel Hanson grew up in this repair center, which sparked his interest for collision repair. As a body technician […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: CARSTAR, Network Affiliations, Washington State

Collision Repair Education Foundation Seeks Dealer Support for School Parts Donations

February 13, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF) announced the creation of its Part of the Solution initiative providing dealers and dealer groups an opportunity to support future technicians by donating leftover parts that would otherwise be discarded, allowing students to train on current model vehicles. “Our philosophy is a higher quality program will attract a higher […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Career and Technical Education, Collision Repair Education Foundation, OEM Parts

Arizona Insurance Department Director Steps Down

February 13, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

Arizona Department of Insurance and Financial Institutions logo

The Arizona Governor’s Office announced today that Arizona Department of Insurance and Financial Institutions Director Keith Schraad will be leaving his post for an opportunity in the private sector. Schraad’s last day as director will be today. Effective immediately, Christina Corieri, the Governor’s senior policy advisor, will serve as Interim Director of Department of Insurance […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Arizona, Department of Insurance, People

Traffic Volume Declined Slightly in November Compared to 2018

February 12, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

Traffic Volume

Compared to the same month in 2018, traffic volume in the U.S. was down slightly in November. However, the 12-month rolling average sets another new record. Travel volume in November decreased on a year-over-year basis. November’s result is the third monthly decline in traffic volume compared to the same month the previous year during 2018. […]

Filed Under: Research Tagged With: Traffic Volume

Metromile and Tokio Marine Expand Partnership with FNOL Technology

February 12, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

Metromile logo

Metromile, the pay-per-mile car insurance company in the U.S.  announced that Tokio Marine Group, Japan’s largest insurer, deployed the digital, first notice of loss (FNOL) product Metromile REPORT across its $13 billion auto insurance book. With Metromile REPORT, Tokio Marine expects to improve customer claims by enabling drivers to report accidents online and through its […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, Claims Technology, FNOL, Metromile, Tokio Marine

Audatex Provides Over $2 Million in Software Donations to Collision Repair Schools

February 12, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

Audatex, a Solera Company, donated over $2 million in software subscriptions to schools with collision repair educational programs in the United States in partnership with the Collision Repair Education Foundation, an initiative that provides students with the opportunity to learn on the same software utilized in today’s shops. An additional $25,000 donation from Audatex provides […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Audatex, Career and Technical Education, Collision Repair Education Foundation, Donations, Workforce Development

HD Repair Forum Releases Agenda for March 24-25 Collision Repair Event

February 12, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

The HD Repair Forum announced the release of its’ educational program and agenda for this years’ event dedicated to the heavy-duty collision repair market. The event takes place March 24-25 at the Worthington Renaissance Hotel in Fort Worth, Texas. Some of the topics on this year’s agenda include: Frame, Cab, and Trailer Repair Advanced Driver […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: HD Repair Forum, Texas

Carolinas Collision Association Meeting February 20 Features Streamlining Repair Processes, Insurance Commissioner Candidate

February 12, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

CCA February 20, 2020 Meeting Flyer

BASF’s John Shoemaker, Business Development Manager for BASF Automotive Refinish Coatings, will present on “Practical Production Processes” at the Carolinas Collision Association (CCA) Chapter Meeting on February 20 being held at at 6 p.m. at MobileTech, located at 5929 Market St. in Wilmington, N.C. Ronald Pierce, candidate for Insurance Commissioner of North Carolina, is also […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Carolinas Collision Association, Insurance Commissioner, Meetings, North Carolina

Maryland Bill Would Provide an Insured Option of Requiring OEM, Certified or Non-Certified Collision Repair Parts

February 11, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

Maryland House Bill 1418

Legislation defines parts types and requires written consent indicating parts choice. Legislation introduced in the Maryland House of Representatives on February 7 seeks to add a section to the Maryland Statutes that define the different types of crash parts used to repair a vehicle and requires written consent from the insured to the use of […]

Filed Under: Feature Tagged With: Certification, legislation, Maryland, Non-OEM Parts, OEM Parts

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