Fix Auto UK announced that Fix Auto Malvern has become the latest franchisee in its network to expand and open a Fix & Go express repair facility. Owner Andrew Ridley has bought a 6,000 sq. ft. business unit neighboring his existing 16,000 sq. ft. traditional body shop. He has transformed it into an express repair […]
Collision Repair Education Foundation Announces Fall Career Fair Schedule
The Collision Repair Education Foundation announced its fall schedule of career fairs for transportation students. The Collision Repair Education Foundation has partnered with the TechForce Foundation on high school and college transportation career fair events taking place this fall. Through these partnerships, the fall events will bring together over 2,500 collision, auto service, heavy duty, […]
Dr. Ricki Garrett Named Executive Director of Mississippi Collision Repair Association
The Mississippi Collision Repair Association (MSCRA) board of directors recently named Dr. Ricki Garrett as the new executive director of the Association. Dr. Garrett lives and works in Clinton, Miss. and also serves as the alderwoman-at-large for the city. She has taught high school English, served a 12-year term on the Board of Trustees of […]
New Ford Ranger Will Use Radar to Make Towing Easier
When the 2019 Ford Ranger goes on sale later this year, customers will be able to get towing technology to prevent blind spot collisions. Taking boats to the slip or ATVs to the dunes is easier with Ford Ranger’s Blind Spot Information System with trailer coverage. After hooking up a trailer, radar housed in Ranger’s […]
New Vehicle Retail Sales Pace to Fall for Fifth Time in 2018
J.D. Power and LMC Automotive project 3.2 percent decrease on selling-day adjusted basis. Maintains full year forecast. New-vehicle retail sales in July are expected to fall from a year ago on a selling-day-adjusted basis, according to a forecast developed jointly by J.D. Power and LMC Automotive. Retail sales are projected to reach 1,156,200 units, a […]
IAA Opens New Facility in Wichita
Insurance Auto Auctions, Inc. (IAA), a business unit of global vehicle remarketing and technology solutions provider KAR Auction Services (NYSE: KAR), announced the opening of its newly relocated and modernized Wichita, Kan. facility. The newly opened branch offers customers more than twice the storage of its previous location, expanded drop zones and an improved vehicle […]
Auto Care Association Establishes Partnership with American Council of Young Political Leaders
The Auto Care Association kicked off its new partnership with the American Council of Young Political Leaders (ACYPL) by hosting a seven-person delegation of rising political leaders from Australia in Washington, D.C. on July 23. Auto Care Association President and CEO Bill Hanvey hosted a dinner for the delegation, also attended by Auto Care Association […]
AASP/NJ Releases Auto Body License Renewal Guide
AASP/NJ has released a useful guide for its members designed to help them successfully complete their 2018 Auto Body License Renewal before the September 30 deadline. The guide, prepared by AASP/NJ Executive Director Charles Bryant, is exclusively available to current AASP/NJ members. Every year, the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission makes a few changes to […]
CAPA and NSF Stand Behind Certified Non-OEM Bumper Cover ADAS Performance
Parts certification bodies stand behind certified aftermarket part performance where driver assistance systems installed. Recent vehicle manufacturer position statements have cautioned collision repair facilities on the extent of allowed repair procedures and parts to use for bumper cover repair on vehicles that have advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) installed. CollisionWeek reached out to both the […]
PPG Foundation Supports Scholarships Through Collision Repair Education Foundation
Recognizing the escalating need for qualified technicians in the collision repair industry, the PPG Foundation, in collaboration with the Collision Repair Education Foundation, has awarded scholarships to five worthy students who have confirmed their interest in automotive repair and refinish careers. The scholarships are part of an overall commitment by the foundations to help provide […]
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