Bill would require insurers to base claim payments on, and collision repairers to use, vehicle manufacturer compliant repair procedures. Excludes OEM parts mandates, but requires use of like, kind and quality. Legislation introduced February 13 in Illinois, the fourth largest collision repair market in the U.S., seeks to require both auto insurance companies and collision […]
Fix Auto Adds Collision Repair Center to Network in Ohio
Fix Auto USA announced that Fix Auto Columbus is Fix Auto USA’s inaugural location in Ohio. On the heels of entering Minnesota and Idaho in 2019, Ohio marks the third state to welcome the brand in less than twelve months. Ohio expands Fix Auto USA’s footprint to its eleventh state. Fix Auto USA operates in […]
GEICO Files Federal RICO Lawsuit in California Alleging Glass Shop Fraudulently Inflated Claims
Insurer seeks to recover over $150,000 in alleged fraudulent billing and declaration it doesn’t owe over $50,000 in outstanding claims. Following similar lawsuits in Arizona and Florida, GEICO has filed a federal lawsuit in California alleging an auto glass repair facility submitted fraudulent glass repair bills. GEICO seeks to recover damages alleging violations of the […]
Overall Parts Solutions Announces Collision Repair Parts Procurement Agreement with BMW
Overall Parts Solutions (OPS) announced a national contract with BMW of North America (BMW) to integrate the OPS Technology Suite in BMW dealerships nationwide, providing a single digital pipeline to quickly identify, locate and deliver auto parts to collision repair facilities. The OPS Technology Suite provides a fully integrated, real-time workflow and allows dealers to […]
Tom Maziarz Named Vice President, Automotive Refinish, Americas at PPG
PPG (NYSE:PPG) announced the appointment of Tom Maziarz as vice president, automotive refinish, Americas, effective March 1. In this role, Maziarz will succeed Greg Benckart, who has announced his intent to retire, effective July 1. Maziarz, currently general manager, marketing and sales, automotive refinish, USCA, joined PPG in 1993 and has progressed through a variety […]
Podcast Launched for Collision Repair Industry Newcomers
Jeff and Marie Peevy announced the launch of Collision Boost Radio (CBR), a weekly podcast series for newcomers and those considering a career in the collision repair industry. The podcast debuted with four episodes on February 17, and Jeff and Marie will be conducting interviews during the FCA/Nissan Certified Collision Conference in Orlando, FL that […]
Gipe Auto Color to Host Women’s Industry Night March 11 in Louisville
There are more women employed in the collision repair industry than ever, and there is a wealth of opportunities available to them, says Gipe Auto Color Business Development Manager Michelle (Gipe) Bourke. She’s one of the fourth-generation owners of Gipe Auto Color, which will host its first Women’s Industry Night, Wed., March 11, at the […]
Collision Industry Foundation Raises $10,000 to Support Shooting Victims’ Family
Industry donations will support immediate family of collision repair facility owner whose son and daughter-in-law were victims of last summer’s shooting in El Paso, Texas. The Collision Industry Foundation reached its goal of raising $10,000 for the benefit of Gilberto Anchondo, owner of Colormaster Auto Body Shop, in El Paso, Texas. In September 2019, the […]
AkzoNobel Approved by BMW in 44 Countries
The BMW Group has approved AkzoNobel as a supplier of automotive refinish products and services to a large part of its distribution network around the world. The deal came into effect on February 1. Covering 44 countries, the agreement means that the company’s premium Sikkens and Lesonal brands are now approved for paint repairs of […]
Traver Connect Announces Strategic Partnership with UpdatePromise
Traver Connect, a provider of customer experience service business development center (BDC) solutions announced that it has entered into a strategic partnership with UpdatePromise, the provider ofcommunication solutions to automotive insurers, repairers, and dealerships throughout North America. The integrated offering enables dealerships to maximize customer engagement by providing solutions before, during, and after the service […]
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