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UK’s RAC Adds Telematics Diagnostic Monitoring and Repair Referrals to Usage-Based Insurance Program

May 10, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

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Insurer will monitor diagnostic trouble codes and offer preemptive maintenance alerts and referrals for its usage-based insurance customers Every driver taking out RAC Black Box Car Insurance who opts for complimentary RAC breakdown coverage or already has existing RAC roadside assistance coverage is now automatically being given access to the RAC’s new state-of-the art ‘connected’ […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Diagnostics, RAC, Telematics, Usage-Based Insurance

Rhode Island Senate Judiciary Committee Approved OEM Collision Repair Parts and Procedures Bill

May 9, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Rhode Island Senate Bill 2679

Legislation expands OEM parts requirement to 48 months, requires OEM collision repair procedures. The Rhode Island Senate Committee on the Judiciary yesterday approved an amended version of Senate Bill 2679 (SB 2679) that expands the state’s existing requirement that insurers pay for OEM parts on claims for 30 months after a vehicle is manufactured to […]

Filed Under: Feature Tagged With: legislation, Non-OEM Parts, OEM Parts, OEM Repair Procedures, Rhode Island

Knox Auto Parts Acquires Auto Recycling Facility in Alabama

May 9, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

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Knox Auto Parts announced it has purchased B&D Automotive in Birmingham, Ala., expanding the family owned business to its third automotive recycling facility. “When the opportunity to move in to the Birmingham market became available we felt it was a natural fit. Strategically the location gives us the ability to be in a large market […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Alabama, Knox Auto Parts, Recycler, Team PRP

Minnesota Careers in Automotive Repair Launches Motormouth Campaign

May 9, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Minnesota Careers in Auto Repair and Service (MNCARS) announced the launch of its Motormouth campaign to enable automotive professionals to promote auto service and collision repair careers. MNCARS has created a toolbox of information to help individuals get started. The Motormouth toolbox contains a variety of resources, tips and materials to help industry members get […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AASP-MN, Minnesota, Minnesota Careers in Automotive Repair and Service, Workforce Development

BASF Receives 13th General Motors Supplier of the Year Award

May 9, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

BASF was named a 2017 General Motors (GM) Supplier of the Year for the thirteenth time since 2002. The award is presented to suppliers who distinguish themselves by meeting performance metrics for quality, execution, innovation, and total enterprise cost.   “This is an opportunity for General Motors to honor those suppliers who are truly the […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: BASF, General Motors, Supplier of the Year Award

California DMV Issues 16 Citations at Unlicensed Vehicle Dismantlers in Los Angeles County

May 9, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Investigators with the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) conducted an enforcement operation in Los Angeles County aimed at combating unlicensed vehicle dismantlers. DMV investigators targeted 24 locations in the Wilmington area and issued 16 misdemeanor citations for offenses such as operating as an unlicensed dismantler or auto repair facility, or unlicensed dealer. DMV investigators […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: California, Dismantlers

1Collision Adds Collision Repair Centers to Network in Illinois, Minnesota, California and Nebraska

May 8, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Marks network’s entry into Omaha marketplace 1Collision Network announced the addition of Collision Service Center in Schaumburg Ill.; Steven Kotik’s Auto Body, with two locations in San Bruno and San Mateo, Calif.; ProCare Collision in Omaha, Neb.; and Cottage Grove Auto & Collision in Cottage Grove, Minn.   Ernie and Aurora De Loera, owners at Collision […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: 1Collision Network, California, Illinois, Minnesota, Nebraska, Network Affiliations

Equipment and Tool Institute Announces New Officers and Directors

May 8, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Equipment and Tool Institute (ETI), the trade association of automotive tool and equipment manufacturers and technical information providers, announced its new officers and board members who were recently elected. The board includes: Officers (One-year term): President: Jim Fish (Lemur Vehicle Monitors) Vice President, Programs: Kevin FitzPatrick (Autologic Diagnostics) Vice President, Marketing: Robert Vogt (IOSiX) […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Board of Directors, Equipment and Tool Institute, People

Dent Wizard Announces New COO and RVP of MidSouth Region

May 8, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Dent Wizard International announced that Addison Thomas was promoted to chief operating officer, and Doug Grill to Thomas’ previous position as regional vice president of Dent Wizard’s MidSouth region. These promotions come after Mike Black was promoted to chief executive officer, effective April 1. Thomas will assume Black’s COO responsibilities and lead the core service […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Dent Wizard, People

Volvo Cars and Trucks to Share Live Vehicle Data to Improve Safety

May 8, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Volvo Cars and truck maker Volvo Trucks will share real-time data this year in Norway and Sweden to expand coverage of the companies’ connected safety technology, a cloud-based system that allows vehicles to communicate with each other and alert drivers of nearby hazards. This is the first instance of Volvo Cars sharing safety-related data with […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: V2V, Volvo

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