Report sees largest increase in owners who expect better business conditions in more than a year. National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) reports small business optimism posted the largest month-over-month gain since May 2018, rising 2.3 points to 104.7 in November. The exceptional Optimism Index reading was bolstered by seven of the 10 Index components […]
CIECA Adds Capability to Include Telematics Diagnostic Codes to FNOL Messages
The Collision Industry Electronic Commerce Association (CIECA) announced that its First Notice of Loss (FNOL) Implementation Guide and Appendix C have been updated to include instructions on how to include a scan to the Business Message Suite (BMS) First Notice of Loss (FNOL) message. No changes were made to the BMS, only the expansion of […]
Fix Auto UK Adds Collision Repair Center to Network in Basingstoke
Smart Bodyshop in Basingstoke has joined Fix Auto UK and will now operate as Fix Auto Basingstoke. The business was formed by Dale Morris six years ago and the operation moved to a new 10,000 sq. ft.repair center 18 months ago. The collision repair center has a workforce of 22 and holds vehicle manufacturer approvals […]
Second Annual National Auto Body Council Day in Palm Springs January 14
In 2020, the National Auto Body Council will kick off its 25th anniversary celebration as well as its yearly fundraising efforts with the annual NABC Day for the collision repair industry featuring the annual NABC Pars for Cars Golf Fundraiser, presented by Hertz, a NABC Recycled Rides presentation, NABC First Responder Emergency Extrication (F.R.E.E.) education […]
Majority of Largest U.S. Collision Repair Markets Reported Above Average Wage Growth in Second Quarter
An analysis of average wages showed that a majority of the top 50 U.S. counties by auto body repair facility employment saw growth above the U.S. average. An analysis of U.S. auto body repair facilities, employment and wages by county showed higher average wage growth rates in the majority of the top 50 markets in […]
CARSTAR Adds Dealership Collision Repair Center to Network in Arizona
CARSTAR announced the addition of CARSTAR Bill Alexander Ford in Yuma, Ariz. to its network of independently-owned collision repair facilities Owned by Ryan Hancock, the 4,000 sq. ft. facility is equipped to perform repairs to all makes and models. “The dealership legacy began in 1956 when Bill Alexander purchased the car lot, with his grandson […]
Property Damage Appraisers Expands to the Caribbean Islands and Puerto Rico
Property Damage Appraisers (PDA), the independent damage appraisal firm, announced it is expanding its services to the Caribbean Islands and Puerto Rico. Automotive industry veteran and PDA franchisee Javier Garcia Mearkle is opening PDA’s first location based in Puerto Rico this November. Born and raised in Puerto Rico, Mearkle worked as a technician in the […]
OEM1Stop Website Includes Glass Position Statements
OEM1Stop.com has added links to vehicle manufacturer position statements on auto glass replacement to the parts position statement section of its website. Several vehicle manufacturers have issued position statements cautioning the collision repair industry on the use of non-OEM auto glass due to concerns about its impact on advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) performance or […]
North and South Carolina Collision Repair Associations to Merge January 1
On January 1 the North Carolina Association of Collision And Repair (NCACAR) and South Carolina Association of Collision And Repair (SCACAR) will be merging to form the Carolinas Collision Association to benefit their members and sponsors. In May, the two groups cooperated to produce the inaugural Carolina’s Educational Collision Conference (CECC) in Concord, N.C. The […]
Auto Glass Assignment of Benefits Legislation Fails in Florida Senate Committee
The legislation would have restricted the ability of repair industry to sue insurers on their customers’ behalf. Legislation introduced earlier this year in the Florida Senate to restrict the use of customer incentives and assignment of benefits agreements in auto glass claims failed to advance yesterday in a committee vote. As CollisionWeek reported Monday, Florida […]
- « Previous Page
- 1
- …
- 746
- 747
- 748
- 749
- 750
- …
- 1225
- Next Page »