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CARSTAR Adds Collision Repair Center to Network in Michigan

January 9, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

CARSTAR American Collision Experts

CARSTAR announced the addition of CARSTAR American Collision Experts, located at 6497 Highland Rd, in Waterford Township, Mich. to its network of independently-owned collision repair centers. The 10,000 sq. ft. facility is owned by Ken Lawrence and between him and his main technician they have over 50 years of collision repair experience.  “Since I could […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: CARSTAR, Michigan, Network Affiliations

Safelite Acquires Glasspro

January 9, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Safelite Group, the vehicle glass services company and owner of Safelite AutoGlass announced the acquisition of Glasspro, Inc. The transaction was completed at the close of business January 4. Glasspro is an independent auto glass repair and replacement company founded in 1995 by Paul Heinauer, a well-respected leader in the industry and pillar of […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Safelite, South Carolina

Kent Automotive Launches Service Bulletin Search Tool

January 9, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Kent Automotive, a brand of Lawson Products, Inc., (NASDAQ:LAWS), has launched an online Service Bulletin search tool to speed research and source products needed for repairs. With the new Service Bulletin Search, customers can easily search OEM-supplied communications about vehicle service issues and recalls that specify or can be addressed with Kent Automotive products. According […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Kent Automotive, OEM Repair Procedures, Service Bulletins

Sal Parente Named Executive Vice President of Sales at Global Finishing Solutions

January 9, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Global Finishing Solutions (GFS) announced the appointment of Sal Parente to the newly created position of Executive Vice President of Sales. Parente will oversee the company’s aerospace, automotive refinish and industrial sales business units.  “The addition of this new executive management role will provide our organization with leadership, support and experience to assist us in […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Global Finishing Solutions, People

Volvo Chooses CCC for Mobile Service Connecting Drivers Immediately After Crash

January 8, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

CCC Accident Advisor

Volvo drivers will have emergency service access and be offered first notice of loss opportunity to connect with their insurer and find a collision repair facility. Today at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, Nev.. CCC Information Services Inc. introduced a mobile solution, CCC Accident Advisor, that provides vehicle manufacturers and other connected […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, CCC, FNOL, Telematics, Volvo

FCA Partners with AMi to Offer Online Non-Technical Training for its Certified Collision Repair Network

January 8, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Automotive Management Institute (AMi) announced today it had been selected to host the FCA Certified Collision Network non-technical training in conjunction with consultant and CollisionAdvice owner, Mike Anderson. The online courses created by Anderson will be available through AMi’s learning portal and focus on FCA specific topics such as, the proper use of Tech […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, Automotive Management Institute, FCA

Gasoline Demand Hits Lowest Level in Nearly Two Years

January 8, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

AAA Fuel Gauge Report

The latest U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) data registers gasoline demand at 8.6 million barrels per day for the week ending December 28 – the lowest level on record since February 2017. Despite record motor vehicle travel for the holiday, demand was down nearly 900,000 bbl, suggesting that demand this winter could be lower than […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AAA, Gas Prices, Gasoline Demand

Frank LaViola Named Senior Sales and Marketing Consultant at AirPro Diagnostics

January 8, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

AirPro Diagnostics announced the hiring of Frank LaViola as Senior Sales & Marketing Consultant. LaViola brings with him over 25 years of experience in the collision repair industry working nationally with quality repairers, OEM’s and other vendors in relationship development, performance reporting and development of industry KPI’s. “I am excited to join Lonnie Margol, Chuck […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AirPro Diagnostics, People

Gay Brown Named Vice Chairman at Industrial Finishes & Systems

January 8, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Industrial Finishes & Systems Inc., the distributor of automotive paint, equipment and supplies, announced the appointment of Gay Brown as Vice Chairman. As the daughter of Industrial Finishes Chairman, Stuart Barr, Brown has extensive experience in the business and has previously filled many roles at the company. Industrial Finishes & Systems is a privately-held company […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Industrial Finishes & Systems, People

Lee Vetland, NJ Shop Owner and Former Association President, Passes Away

January 7, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Lee Vetland, owner of Lee’s Auto Body and a past president of the Garden State Automotive Federation, one of the groups that merged to form the Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of New Jersey, passed away on Tuesday, January 1. He was 71 years old. Vetland owned and operated Lee’s Auto Body and Pine Top […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AASP/NJ, New Jersey, Obituary

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