Fix Auto Canada announced Fix Auto Centre-Ville in Quebec has achieved recognition under the Canadian Collision Industry Accreditation Program (CCIAP). For shop owner Carlos Salsa, as one of the original Fix Auto facilities which has been with the network for 25 years, this is the culmination of a long process involving extensive training of his […]
Collision Repair Shop E-Commerce Risk Rating System Planned
Government Regulatory Compliance, LLC., a consulting firm in Reno, Nev., announced that they have been selected to evaluate a new e-Commerce risk rating system developed by a group of private investors as a secondary screening measure for vendors, lenders and insurers within every aspect of the automotive aftermarket, including collision repair shops, car dealerships, their […]
Sherwin-Williams Announces First Quarter Training Schedule
Sherwin Williams Automotive Finishes announced its 2018 first quarter training schedule, featuring courses for collision repair industry professionals held at training centers across the country. The courses providing participants with a combination of classroom, online interactive and hands-on instruction. Collision repair shop owners, managers and technicians will learn about cutting edge best practices for utilizing […]
Small Business Optimism Near All-Time High
The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Optimism Index soars past 107, closes in on 1983 record. Not since the roaring Reagan economy has small business optimism been as high as it was in November, according to the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Index of Small Business Optimism. “We haven’t seen this kind of […]
Missouri Man Pleads Guilty to Selling Counterfeit Airbags
A southwestern Missouri man pleaded guilty in federal court December 6 to a scheme to sell counterfeit automotive airbags and components online. This guilty plea resulted from an investigation by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) and the IRS – Criminal Investigation division. Aleksey Illyuk, 28, of Ozark, Mo., pleaded guilty […]
CARSTAR Adds Collision Repair Center to Network in Illinois
CARSTAR Auto Body Repair Experts announced the addition of CARSTAR Imperial Auto Works, located at 3620 Oakton St., Skokie, Ill., to its network of independently-owned collision repair centers. The center is owned by Jake Grinshpun. “We continue to expand our presence in the Chicago region and are proud to welcome CARSTAR Imperial Auto Works and […]
PPG and ASE Name Brian Yoder Master Refinish Technician of the Year
Brian Yoder, a refinish technician from Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, was recently recognized as the PPG/ASE Master Refinish Technician of the Year. The award was presented to Yoder at a special reception on November 15, during the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) fall Board of Governors meeting at the Marriott Mission Valley in San Diego, […]
Assured Performance Releases Network Management System
Assured Performance released their Certified Network Management System to all interested OEM and collision industry stakeholders. The web-based turnkey system offers end-to-end network management features in one system including tools such as 24/7/365 review and audit of all network members’ proof of compliance, on-demand and consumer awareness marketing, direct communications ability to shops and consumers, […]
Live Oak Bank Announces New Automotive Repair Lending Division
Live Oak Bank announced it has officially launched a new lending division focused on financing for the automotive care industry. The vertical marks Live Oak’s 16th industry specific lending division and will concentrate on businesses that provide quick lube services, tire centers, service and maintenance shops, collision repair shops, paint and body shops, and select […]
Mitchell Report Shows Collision Repair of Redesigned Vehicles Significantly More Expensive
Across redesigned vehicles studied in Mitchell Fourth Quarter 2017 Industry Trends Report, average front impact repair cost up 29 percent, rear impacts up 14 percent. New technologies increasing parts cost. Mitchell today released its Industry Trends Report (ITR) for the fourth quarter of 2017. In this edition, Mitchell executives share insights on how video chat […]
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