Universal Technical Institute and NAPA Auto Parts announced their eighth annual Summer Ignite program Monday, offering three-week automotive and motorcycle repair training sessions to high school juniors across 14 campuses nationwide. The program addresses workforce shortages in the automotive repair industry by providing hands-on training to students considering careers outside traditional four-year colleges. Students who […]
AASP/NJ Backs Recently Introduced Right to Appraisal Bill
Association had previously held educational session for its members on benefits of third-party appraisals to settle collision repair cost disputes. The Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of New Jersey (AASP/NJ) announced its support of proposed legislation in the Garden State that would require all automobile insurers to include a provision in their policy allowing for a […]
PPG’s SEM Products Named Exclusive Distributor of 4Plastic Collision Repair Products in US, Canada
PPG (NYSE: PPG) announced its SEM Products division has secured exclusive U.S. and Canadian distribution rights for 4Plastic’s automotive repair products, the companies announced June 6. The agreement covers 4Plastic’s range of plastic repair, headlight restoration and texture coating products designed for collision repair shops. SEM will distribute the products through its existing network across […]
Fix Auto UK Trains 200th Mental Health First Aider
Fix Auto UK has trained its 200th certified Mental Health First Aider, reaching the milestone nearly three years after launching the employee wellness program in May 2022. Matthew Hewitt, a Vehicle Mechanical, Electrical and Trim (MET) technician at Fix Auto Leeds North, became the 200th team member to complete the training during a recent two-day […]
SCRS Announces New Chairman, Board Members
The Society of Collision Repair Specialists has appointed Michael Bradshaw as its new chairman, the organization announced June 6. Bradshaw, vice president of K&M Collision in North Carolina, previously served as vice chairman. He succeeds Amber Alley, manager at Barsotti’s Body & Fender, who will remain on the board as immediate past chair. The leadership […]
Classic Collision Acquires Repair Facility in Alabama
Classic Collision, LLC announced the acquisition of Advanced Collision of Semmes, Inc. in Semmes, Ala. Advanced Collision of Semmes is a locally owned and operated auto body repair that has operated for over 23 years. Classic Collision, founded in 1983 in Atlanta, Georgia, operates 339 collision repair facilities nationwide.
Wholesale Used-Vehicle Prices Down in May
While down versus April, prices remain above year ago levels. Wholesale used-vehicle prices on a mix, mileage, and seasonally adjusted basis were lower in May compared to April. The Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index (MUVVI) declined to 205.2, representing a 4% increase from the same time last year and a 1.4% decline from April. The […]
Industry Leader Charles Edward “Chad” Sulkala Passes Away at 54
The collision repair industry lost a dedicated leader and advocate with the unexpected passing of Charles Edward “Chad” Sulkala on Saturday, May 31 at his home in Northampton, Mass. He was 54 years old. Chad’s impact on the collision repair industry spanned more than two decades, marked by exceptional volunteer service and leadership across multiple […]
Subaru Approves Hunter Engineering’s ADAS Calibration System
Hunter Engineering announced that Subaru has approved its Ultimate ADAS alignment and calibration system for use in the automaker’s U.S. dealer and collision repair network. The approval makes Subaru the fifth original equipment manufacturer to endorse the system, following Honda, Acura, Nissan and Infiniti. Hunter said additional automaker approvals are planned for 2025. The company […]
BASF Coatings Partners with Toyota Motor Europe on Body & Paint Program
BASF Coatings and Toyota Motor Europe have signed an agreement to develop the Toyota Body & Paint program for Europe, building the foundation for a long-term strategic collaboration between the two companies for Toyota and Lexus brands. The partnership takes advantage of the premium automotive refinish solutions under the Glasurit and R-M brands in the […]
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