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CARSTAR Adds Collision Repair Center to Network in Arkansas

February 20, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

CARSTAR announced the opening of CARSTAR AutoCraft Paint and Body Works, a 10,000 square-foot collision repair center, located at 60 County Road 9501 in Brookland, Ark. Blake Brown, the owner of CARSTAR AutoCraft Paint and Body Works, has over 15 years of experience in the collision industry. He began his career at Green County Tech […]

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

WIN Annual Conference 2025: Keynote Speakers and Program Highlights

February 20, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Women’s Industry Network (WIN) announced the agenda for its 2025 Annual Conference, set for May 5-7 at the Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista – Disney Springs Area in Florida. The event will feature a range of professional development sessions, networking opportunities, and keynote speeches aimed at advancing women in the collision repair industry. Blair […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Annual Conference, Women's Industry Network

Asbury Automotive Group Acquires Herb Chambers Companies

February 19, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Sale of 14th largest private dealership group in the U.S. includes 33 dealerships, 52 franchises, and 3 collision repair centers in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. The Asbury Automotive Group, Inc. (NYSE: ABG) announced it signed an agreement to acquire automotive dealerships owned by The Herb Chambers Companies (HCC), the fourteenth largest by revenue privately-owned dealership […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Asbury Automotive Group, Massachusetts, Rhode Island

California Department of Insurance Warns Drivers about Tow Truck Drivers Holding Vehicles Hostage in Southern California

February 19, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Warning follows arraignment of 16 residents in alleged auto insurance fraud ring involving body shop. Yesterday, the California Department of Insurance issued a public service announcement (PSA) with a warning for California drivers about an increase in scams involving tow truck companies targeting car accident victims where vehicles are being held hostage for cash. The […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: California, Department of Insurance, Lawsuits, Towing

Elitek Vehicle Services Launches ADAS MAP

February 19, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Elitek Vehicle Services, an LKQ company, announced the launch of its innovative Advanced Driver Assistance Systems Mapping (ADAS MAP) solution. It is powered by advanced technology from OPUS IVS. This software tool is designed to provide repair shops with the confidence and efficiency needed to properly diagnose, calibrate, and repair Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, Calibration, Elitek Vehicle Services, LKQ Corporation, Opus IVS

PGW Opens Calibration Center in Houston, Texas

February 19, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

PGW Auto Glass announced the opening of a new calibration center in Houston, Texas expanding its services to support proper alignment of vehicle safety systems after windshield replacements. The facility, located at 4555 Airline Drive, Suite 170, is equipped with advanced calibration technology and staffed by trained technicians. “This new facility allows us to better […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Calibration, Openings, PGW Autoglass, Texas

Applications Open for Art Fisher Memorial Scholarships

February 19, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Applications for the Art Fisher Memorial Scholarships are now being accepted at the University of the Aftermarket Foundation (UAF) scholarship website. Thirteen scholarships for the 2025-26 academic year, in memory of the late founder of Federated Auto Parts, will be awarded to students preparing for automotive aftermarket careers. The Art Fisher Memorial Scholarships are administered […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Federated Auto Parts, Scholarships, University of the Aftermarket Foundation

Trive Capital Invests in Chilton Auto Body

February 18, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Chilton has 20 collision repair centers in California. Trive Capital, a Dallas, Texas-based private equity firm, announced it invested in Chilton Auto Body. Headquartered in San Carlos, Calif, Chilton operates 20 collision shops across the Bay Area and Los Angeles and continues to grow throughout state. Founded in 1969, Chilton services all vehicle makes and […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, California, Chilton Auto Body, Trive Capital

Classic Collision Acquires Two Repair Facilities in North Carolina

February 18, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Classic Collision, LLC announced the acquisition of Desired Image Collision and Customs Inc, in Troutman, N.C. and Cornelius Paint and Body Shop in Cornelius, N.C. Desired Image Collision and Customs Inc. was a full-service repair shop. Cornelius Paint and Body Shop, a family-owned and operated business, opened its doors in 1983 as the first collision […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Classic Collision, North Carolina

ASE Modifies Requirements for L4 ADAS Specialist Certification Test

February 18, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

ASE has removed the prerequisite test requirements for the ASE Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) Specialist Certification test (L4), allowing more service professionals to take the test. “Shops are performing more ADAS service and repairs than ever before, and it is important that they can demonstrate to their customers that the service professionals on staff […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Advanced Driver Assistance Systems, ASE, Certification

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