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Fix Auto UK Adds Two Collision Repair Centers to Network

November 5, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Fix Auto UK announced two new franchisees joined its network. Grimsby-based Wilson & Co and C&M Bodyshop Ltd of Coventry will now operate as Fix Auto Grimsby and Fix Auto Coventry respectively. Robin Wilson, owner of the Grimsby body shop is no newcomer to the network after joining with his first repair center as Fix […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Fix Auto UK, Network Affiliations

Edmunds Reports Interest Rates Push Auto Industry to a Tipping Point in October

November 5, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Edmunds Auto Loan Interest Rates

As average transaction prices continue to rise and financing deals evaporate, Edmunds experts say consumers could be spending thousands more to finance new vehicles Tightening credit conditions continued to squeeze consumer wallets in October, according to the car shopping experts at Edmunds. The annual percentage rate (APR) on new financed vehicles averaged 6.2 percent in […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Interest Rates, New Vehicle Sales

Jonathan Morrow Elected President of Automotive Recyclers Association Board

November 5, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Jonathan Morrow, from M&M Auto Parts in Fredericksburg, Va., was welcomed as the new President of the Automotive Recyclers Association (ARA) this weekend at the organization’s 75th Annual Convention and Exposition in Orlando, Fla.  Prior to his naming as President, Morrow had served as Secretary, Second Vice President and First Vice President of ARA and […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Automotive Recyclers Association, People

Boyd Group Acquires Collision Repair Center in Pennsylvania

November 4, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Boyd Group Inc. announced the November 1, opening of a Gerber collision repair location in Verona, Pa. This center previously operated as Flagship Collision. Verona is located on the bank of the Allegheny River and approximately 13 miles northeast of downtown Pittsburgh. “This location will help us strengthen our position in the Pennsylvania market […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Boyd Group, Pennsylvania

Boyd Group Acquires Five Collision Repair Centers in Missouri

November 2, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

With the acquisition, Boyd Group has operations in 25 states in the U.S. The Boyd Group Inc. today announced the opening yesterday of five Gerber Collision & Glass collision repair locations in the Kansas City, Mo. market. The centers, including 3 located in Kansas City, as well as Smithville and St. Joseph, previously operated as […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Boyd Group, Missouri

VeriFacts Named Audit & Inspection Vendor for Mitchell OEM Collision Repair Network Solutions

November 2, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Mitchell announced it has signed a partnership agreement with VeriFacts Automotive for it to provide audit and inspection field services in support of Mitchell’s OEM Collision Repair Network solutions, which are offered to auto manufacturers (OEMs), fleets, and other industry participants. “Proper and safe repair is a central tenet of Mitchell’s strategic direction. In new […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, Mitchell International, OEM Certification, VeriFacts Automotive

Assured Performance Launches Certified Repair Program

November 2, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Assured Performance Network announced its Certified Repair Program that will ensure the repair quality output by their nearly 3,000 Certified Repair Providers. The program is based upon the 5Ms of quality production management, Machine, Method, Materials, Man and Measurement, popularized by Kaoru Ishikawa, who revolutionized quality manufacturing management around the world. A critical detail of […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Assured Performance Network, Certification

Uni-Select Canada Announces Supplier Award Winners in Las Vegas

November 2, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Uni-Select Inc. (TSE:UNS) announced on October 31, its Canadian Supplier Award winners. This collection of awards recognizes their achievements, innovation, and outstanding service of Uni-Select’s suppliers. Showing excellent creativity skills and accomplishing groundbreaking work in the automotive aftermarket, the honorees were celebrated during the ceremony held at Uni- Select VIP Supplier Awards Event in Las […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Awards, Uni-Select

I-CAR Announces Award Recipients at SEMA

November 1, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Clark Plucinski honored with 2018 Chairman’s Award. CARSTAR Mundelein receives Russ Verona Award The Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair(I-CAR) has named Clark Plucinski as the recipient of its 2018 Chairman’s Award. The award recognizes an individual or organization whose contributions to I-CAR have been significant or extraordinary. The Chairman’s Award recipient is selected by […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Awards, I-CAR

Copart Opens New Location in Germany

November 1, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Copart, Inc. (NASDAQ:CPRT) announced it has opened its third location in Germany. The facility is located at Bruchmühlbach-Miesau, near Mannheim, Germany. “Our buyers’ appetite for vehicles in Germany is huge. I am excited that we’re opening a location near Mannheim,” said Alain Van Munster, Managing Director, Copart Germany. “It will be an important asset in […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Copart, Europe, Germany, Openings

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