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Fix Auto UK Adds Collision Repair Center to Network in Felixstowe

June 4, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

It may have taken more than a decade but Fix Auto UK has secured the signing of Suffolk-based Patterson Accident Repairs, a move that ensures further representation for the network on the east coast. Owned by Keith Patterson, the 9,500 sq. ft. repair center will now operate as Fix Auto Felixstowe. Commenting on why he […]

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

Auto Parts Manufacturer Pleads Guilty to Antitrust Conspiracy Involving Steel Tubes

June 4, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Company agrees to pay $12 million criminal fine. Maruyasu Industries Co. Ltd., an automotive parts manufacturer headquartered in the Aichi Prefecture in Japan, pleaded guilty and was sentenced to pay a $12 million criminal fine for its role in a criminal conspiracy to fix prices, rig bids, and allocate customers for automotive steel tubes incorporated […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Antitrust, Department of Justice

Greg Silvestri Promoted to VP, Service & Aftersales Operations at Kia Motors America

June 4, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Kia Motors America (KMA) announced the promotion of Greg Silvestri to vice president, service & aftersales operations. In his new role, Greg will report to Michael Cole, chief operating officer and executive vice president, and will continue to elevate Kia’s product quality and ownership experience while driving additional parts sales and dealer fixed-operations profitability. In […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Kia, People

National Auto Body Council Expands First Responder Program

June 4, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

The National Auto Body Council (NABC) announced its First Responder Emergency Extrication (F.R.E.E.) program is expanding with the addition of rescue tool manufacturers Hurst Jaws of Life and Genesis Rescue Systems providing instructors for NABC member-hosted extrication events nationwide. NABC’s F.R.E.E. program provides first responders with hands-on practice specifically on late model vehicles equipped with […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, First Responder Emergency Extrication, National Auto Body Council

California Bureau of Automotive Repair Accuses Two Collision Repair Shops of Fraud

June 1, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Repair facility in Merced accused of insurance fraud. Sacramento body shop accused of defrauding customers. The California Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR) announced it has filed accusations of fraud against two collision repair centers. An accusation against FH & Sons Auto Body & Paint, a registered auto body shop located in Merced, Calif., has been […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Bureau of Automotive Repair, California, Insurance Fraud, Lawsuit

Insurance Auto Auctions Adds Locations in Fort Worth, Des Moines

June 1, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

On Tuesday, May 22, IAA celebrated the grand opening of its Fort Worth North facility, located in Justin, Texas with the Denton County Chamber of Commerce as well as several local officials, business, buyer and clients. The new location is company’s largest facility in North America including over 200 acres of vehicle capacity and 18,000 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Insurance Auto Auctions, Iowa, Openings, Texas

NICB Reports Animal-Related Insurance Claims Top 1.7 Million in Four Years

June 1, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

NICB Animal Claims

The National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) released a study on the number of animal-related insurance losses for the years 2014–2017. The data is gleaned from insurance claims for losses that occurred in all 50 states plus the District of Columbia. A total of 1,740,425 animal-related insurance claims were processed with 1,739,687 of them—99.9 percent—involving vehicles. […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Animal Collisions, National Insurance Crime Bureau

Safelite Donates $400,000 to Afrika Tikkun Charitable Organization

June 1, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

A record number of associates from Safelite AutoGlass turned out to raise money for children in need in South Africa. Their friends and family, Safelite suppliers, and insurance clients traveled from all over the globe to join them in Las Vegas to participate in the 9th annual Safelite Challenge. The fundraising event features individual or […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Safelite

Axalta Offers Certified Field Training Program for Refinish Distributors

May 31, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Axalta (NYSE:AXTA) is the first coatings company to offer distribution partners who provide training to Axalta’s refinish customers in North America the ability to earn a Certified Field Trainer accreditation. This special certification allows distribution partners to conduct field classes for customers who wish to earn Axalta’s Level 100 Refinish Certification, select OEM Certifications, and […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Axalta Coating Systems

Consumers Sentiment Slightly Down in May

May 31, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Consumer Sentiment Index May 2018

University of Michigan survey shows consumers sentiment remains at favorable levels. Fewer discounts and increasing interest rates guide personal consumption growth projection to 2.6 percent. Consumer sentiment slipped by less than an index-point from last month, remaining at the same favorable levels for the past 18 months, according to the University of Michigan Surveys of […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Consumer Sentiment Index, University of Michigan

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