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Class Schedule Announced for NORTHEAST 2019

February 4, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of New Jersey (AASP/NJ) and the Washington Metropolitan Auto Body Association (WMABA) announced the program schedule for the return of the Collision P.R.E.P. education program to NORTHEAST trade show being held March 15-17 at the Meadowlands Exposition Center in Secaucus, N.J. Automotive professionals can’t afford to miss this NORTHEAST-exclusive […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Northeast Trade Show

Emilio Perez Named Wedge Clamp U.S. Technical Sales Manager

February 4, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Wedge Clamp announced the hiring of Emilio Perez as its new U.S. Technical Sales Manager. Perez, a certified collision repair technician, has been a fan and user of the Wedge Clamp system for almost 16 years, and a part-time agent and trainer for Wedge Clamp. Effective Feb. 1, Perez became the company’s first full-time U.S. […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: People, Wedge Clamp

ASA Supports New Hampshire OEM Repair Procedure Bill, Opposes Wyoming OEM Collision Repair Parts Bill

February 1, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

While supporting bill that would require payment for OEM repair procedures, association believes parts bill would negatively impact collision repairers and consumers. The Automotive Service Association (ASA) announced its support of New Hampshire House Bill 664 (HB 644), that addresses the issue of original equipment manufacturer (OEM) repair procedures. ASA also announced its opposition of […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Automotive Service Association, legislation, New Hampshire, Non-OEM Parts, OEM Parts, OEM Parts Disclosure, OEM Repair Procedures, Wyoming

Fix Auto UK Adds Collision Repair Center to Network in Redhill

February 1, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Redhill Vehicle Body Repairs has joined Fix Auto UK and will operate as Fix Auto Redhill, becoming the first franchisee to join the network in 2019. Business partners Andrew Melnick, Winston Esnard and Kate Melnick established Redhill Vehicle Body Repairs eleven years ago. The 7,000 sq. ft. collision repair center is currently repairing up to […]

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

NABC to Host Lone Star Pars for Cars Golf Fundraiser April 4

February 1, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

The National Auto Body Council (NABC) will host its second golf fundraising event of 2019 at Texas Star Golf Course in Euless, Texas on Thursday, April 4.  The Lone Star Pars for Cars golf fundraiser will support the National Auto Body Council’s Recycled Rides program, among other charitable initiatives. The tournament will feature four-person teams […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Golf Outing, National Auto Body Council, Texas

USAA Opens New Office in Tampa

February 1, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

USAA Tampa Florida

USAA announced employees have started moving into the second office building at the Crosstown Center campus in Tampa, Fla. Crosstown’s newest addition brings the total number of USAA facilities in Tampa to three.  Approximately 350 employees moved into the new building on Monday, with additional employees moving in the coming weeks. The new facility has […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Florida, Openings, USAA

Traffic Volume Increased in November

January 31, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Traffic Volume

Compared to the same month in 2017, traffic volume in the U.S. was up in November. The 12-month rolling average sets new record. Travel volume in November increased on a year-over-year basis. This is the second straight month where the monthly driving total increased on a year-over-year basis after declining in September. In total just […]

Filed Under: Research Tagged With: Traffic Volume

Business Groups Support Legislation Limiting Presidential Tariff Powers

January 31, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA) has joined 29 other business organizations calling for Congress to support legislation that would place new limits on presidential authority to impose tariffs for national security reasons. In a letter addressed to Congress, MEMA and the other groups supported the Bicameral Congressional Trade Authority Act of 2019 (BCTAA), […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: legislation, Motor and Equipment Manufacturers Association, Tariffs, U.S. Chamber of Commerce

Sherwin-Williams Now I-CAR Sustaining Partner

January 31, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Beginning in 2019, automotive refinish professionals can earn I-CAR credit for completing Sherwin-Williams training courses at no additional cost through Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes participating in I-CAR’s Sustaining Partner program. “The more we can help our customers achieve I-CAR Gold Class designation, the more successful they will be in their business,” said Rod Habel, Sherwin-Williams Director […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, I-CAR, Sherwin-Williams

CARSTAR Announces Advisory Board Members

January 31, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

CARSTAR announced its 2019 advisory council members for the U.S. and Canada.  These franchise partners meet throughout the year to review operations, explore growth initiatives and provide guidance on key issues or opportunities. Now celebrating its 30th anniversary, the CARSTAR Advisory Board for the U.S. and CARSTAR Advisory Council for Canada are comprised of longtime […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: CARSTAR

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