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Nearly 3 in 5 of the Largest U.S. Collision Repair Markets Reported Above Average Wage Growth in Third Quarter of 2019

March 5, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

An analysis of average weekly wages showed that a majority of the top 50 U.S. counties by auto body repair facility employment saw growth above the 4% U.S. average. An analysis of U.S. auto body repair facilities, employment and wages by county showed higher than average wage growth rates in the majority of the top […]

Filed Under: Research Tagged With: Employment, Shop Population, Wages

NORTHEAST Trade Show Will Go On As Planned March 20-22

March 5, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

Organizers provide update on coronavirus safety measures. The 43rd Annual NORTHEAST 2020 Automotive Services Show will be proceeding as planned, and will be held March 20-22. The Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of New Jersey (AASP/NJ) and the Meadowlands Exposition Center (MEC) are closely monitoring the latest developments regarding the coronavirus (COVID-19) globally and any […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Coronavirus, Northeast Trade Show

AAA Study Says One in Ten Drivers Would Trust Self-Driving Cars

March 5, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

A new AAA survey on automated vehicles reveals that only one in ten drivers (12%) would trust riding in a self-driving car. Even more Americans – 28% – don’t know how they feel about the technology, signaling consumers are stuck in neutral on the road to accepting self-driving cars. AAA believes consumer sentiment of automated […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AAA, Autonomous Vehicles

Nexterra Solutions Group Launches Integrated Vehicle Services Brand

March 5, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

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Nexterra, LLC, the international automotive restoration, claims and service contract management provider, announced the alignment of its auto physical damage claims management, appraisal, and repair services divisions. With the family-operated Nexterra Solutions Group (NSG) umbrella launch, the firm now provides Insurer, Automotive Dealership, Fleet, Rideshare, OEM, and Collision Repair companies scalable, diverse, and customizable vehicle […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Nexterra Solutions Group

Jeffrey Naugle Named Winner of R-M Best Painter Contest in North America

March 5, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

Will compete at global competition in Paris, France. Jeffrey Naugle, a paint technician for Glass and Sons Collision in Reading, Pa., took home first place at this year’s North American Finals for the R-M Best Painter Contest that was held in Whitehouse, Ohio, on February 26-27. A panel of industry experts judged contestants during the […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: BASF, Competition, R-M

Oklahoma Bill Would Require Collision Repair Facilities to Follow Storage Rate Limits

March 4, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

Oklahoma Senate Bill 1314

Legislation that passed Senate would add repair facilities to existing regulations on maximum storage fee limits. Legislation introduced in Oklahoma would require collision repair facilities to follow the maximum charge limits that currently only apply to towing businesses in the state. Oklahoma Senate Bill 1314 (SB 1314), that was introduced on January 13 and amended […]

Filed Under: Feature Tagged With: legislation, Oklahoma, Storage

Joseph McCorry Named President and COO of FinishMaster, Inc.

March 4, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

Uni-Select Inc. (TSE:UNS) today announced that Joseph E. McCorry has been appointed to the position of President and Chief Operating Officer of FinishMaster, Inc. effective March 30. McCorry brings more than 25 years of experience in the automotive industry serving global aftermarket customers. He was most recently a board member, General Manager and Vice President, […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: FinishMaster, People, Uni-Select

Auto Care Association and ASE Announce 2020 World Class Technicians

March 4, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Auto Care Association announced the latest recipients of the World Class Technician award, in partnership with the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE). The two organizations provide this annual recognition to professional technicians who have achieved the extraordinary accomplishment of attaining ASE certification in 22 specific areas during the previous calendar year. There […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: ASE, Auto Care Association, Awards

Podium Adds Payments to Interaction Management Platform

March 4, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

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Podium announced the addition of payments to its existing suite of interaction management tools, allowing businesses to utilize text messaging to securely take payment directly from the Podium platform. Two-way SMS text messages have shown to be the most effective and engaging way for businesses to connect with their customers. It both improves their customer […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Podium

Assured Performance Hosts Certified Repair Clinic at the Northeast Trade Show

March 4, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

Assured Performance today announced it will host a half-day clinic,  Certified Repair Option – The Ultimate Weapon!,  in conjunction with the Northeast Trade Show on Friday, March 20, from 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. The event will be held at the Embassy Suites, on 455 Plaza Drive, in Secaucus, N.J. Registration is free for Assured […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Assured Performance Network, New Jersey, Northeast Trade Show

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