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HLDI Reports Ford F-150 Repair Costs Remain Steady Despite Aluminum Parts

June 14, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

While repair costs have not increased due to aluminum, analysis shows longer time to repair vehicles and higher claim frequency. The Highway Loss Data Institute (HLDI) reports that Ford’s switch to aluminum for the body of the F-150 pickup hasn’t resulted in higher repair costs, in part because the company is pricing the aluminum parts […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Aluminum, Claim Frequency, Claim Severity, F-150, Ford Motor Company, Highway Loss Data Institute, Insurance Institute for Highway Safety

Saint-Gobain Brings Farécla into Refinish Solutions Group

June 14, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Farécla RSG

The Refinish Solutions Group (RSG) announced Farécla as a new member of the alliance. RSG, an initiative by Saint-Gobain is an alliance of collision repair industry suppliers leveraging their expertise to help collision centers optimize refinish processes to improve profitability. The addition of the product portfolio from Farécla, combined with the extended sales team of […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, Farécla, Refinish Solutions Group, Saint-Gobain

PPG Launches Delfleet One Commercial Coatings in US, Canada

June 14, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Next-generation coatings provide outstanding color matching, productivity boost, ultra-low VOC emissions. PPG (NYSE:PPG) announced the introduction of its Delfleet One paint system to the U.S. and Canadian markets. This complete and compact line of advanced coatings is formulated to address the refinish needs of the commercial transportation industry.   PPG engineered these next-generation coatings to […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Commercial Refinish, PPG Industries

Nevada Non-OEM Collision Repair Parts Bills Dies with End of Legislative Session

June 13, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Nevada AB 173

Bill that would have required insurers to pay for OEM parts for 60 months from a vehicle’s manufacture date did not make it to a vote. Nevada Assembly Bill 173 (AB 173) that sought to increase restrictions on insurer’s requirements that collision repair facilities use non-OEM collision repair parts died with the expiration of the […]

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

J.D. Power Reports Auto Insurance Customer Satisfaction at Record High Levels

June 13, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

With a quarter of auto insurance customers adopting direct-to-consumer auto insurance models, superior digital interaction improves customer experience. The last decade of seemingly non-stop direct-to-consumer advertising and heavy investment into digital self-service technologies have driven roughly one-fourth of auto insurance customers to adopt direct distribution models that bypass agents in favor of do-it-yourself tools. According […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Auto Insurance, Customer Satisfaction, J.D. Power

Auto Dealer Software Provider Settles Federal Trade Commission Data Security Allegations

June 13, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

An Iowa company that sells software and data services to auto dealers has agreed to take steps to better protect the data it collects, to settle Federal Trade Commission allegations that the firm’s poor data security practices led to a breach that exposed the personal information of millions of consumers. In a complaint, the FTC […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Cybersecurity, Federal Trade Commission, Lawsuits, OEM Parts

CIECA Announces Details of Executive Director Search

June 12, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Collision Industry Electronic Commerce Association (CIECA) announced details of the the industry-wide search it will conduct to fill the position of executive director to replace Fred Iantono who is stepping down at the end of July. The Executive Director is a contract position and applicants must apply by July 12. For more information about […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Collision Industry Electronic Commerce Association, People

Automotive OEM and Aftermarket Associations Relieved Over Suspension of Mexico Tariff Threat

June 12, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Mexico Tariffs

Auto industry and insurers already concerned about impact of tariffs on parts prices were concerned Mexico tariffs would have had enormous impact on costs and ultimately premiums. Several automotive industry association expressed relief that the U.S. and Mexico reached an agreement last week to remove the threat of U.S. tariffs on products from Mexico. The […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: American Property Casualty Insurance Association, Auto Alliance, Auto Care Association, Mexico, Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association, Tariffs

Fix Auto USA Recognizes Network Achievement at 17th Annual Conference

June 12, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Franchise Partner-of-the-Year Selvi Rizk pictured with Fix Auto USA executives and past recipients. From left to right: Paul Gange (President and CEO), Selvi Rizk, Peter Reszczynski (2017), Mary Oliver-Springer (2018), Steve Springer (2018), and Landon Thompson (Fix Auto USA Vice President of Operations

At its 2019 Annual Conference, Fix Auto USA reiterated the distinct and diverse value of its platform and the fundamental values its network appreciates. Fix Auto USA Franchise Partners were joined by executives representing every facet of the industry, allowing for the complete participation of the Fix Auto USA family.  “Our Conference serves as a […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Annual Conference, Fix Auto USA, VeriFacts Automotive

BASF Canada Partners with BMW on Training Course

June 12, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

BASF Canada and BMW have collaborated on a brand new training course on BMW frozen finishes that will be taught for the first time this summer. The new course, titled BMW Frozen Finishes (RFN 912), was designed to provide BMW Certified Collision Repair Centers (CCRCs) the knowledge, processes and tools to properly repair matte finishes […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, BASF, BMW, Canada, OEM Certification, Training Schedule

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