Aftermarket parts manufacturer again demonstrates that its parts perform to OEM standards through testing. Diamond Standard Parts, the Tennessee-based manufacturer of non-OEM collision repair parts, released results of dynamic barrier sled-testing performed by MGA Research Corporation in December 2017 that compared the performance of an OEM Production Model bumper reinforcement (rebar), an OEM Service Rebar, […]
Collision Claims and Losses Down in Third Quarter Compared to Second
Auto physical damage indicators influencing the collision repair industry declined on a quarter by quarter basis for the first time in five years in the third quarter of 2017. Claims and losses continue above year ago levels. According to the latest available Fast Track Monitoring system data from the Independent Statistical Service Inc. (ISS), private […]
Classic Collision Adds Two Repair Centers in Georgia
Classic Collision Inc. recently added two collision repair centers in the north Georgia Market, bringing their total number of shops to 20. The new facilities include a location in John’s Creek, their second shop in Cumming, Ga area. Classic also opened its first collision repair center in Gainesville. John’s Creek and Gainesville are 45 and […]
AAA Reports More Americans Willing to Ride in Fully Self-Driving Cars
American drivers are beginning to embrace self-driving vehicles, according to a new study from AAA. The annual survey reveals that 63 percent of U.S. drivers report feeling afraid to ride in a fully self-driving vehicle, a significant decrease from 78 percent in early 2017. Millennial and male drivers are the most trusting of autonomous technologies, […]
IAA Launches Clear Title, Non-Insurance Auction Channel Brand at New Location in Portage Wisconsin
Insurance Auto Auctions, Inc. (IAA), a business unit of KAR Auction Services (NYSE:KAR), launched its newest auction channel offering a more targeted buying and selling platform. Sellers who want a full-service auction company partner can now target non-insurance, clear title, Run & Drive vehicle segment buyers through IAA Ignite. Ignite allows sellers to consign vehicles […]
Fix Auto World Announces Two Board of Directors Appointments
Steve Leal, President and CEO of Fix Auto World is proud to announce changes to Fix Auto’s Board of Directors, effective immediately. “Fix Auto World and all of its brands have experienced significant expansion in recent years, from development in new territories to the addition of new business segments. In order for the organization to […]
Bill Garoutte Named to Lead National Auto Body Council
Group establishes scholarship through Collision Repair Education Foundation in honor of Chuck Sulkala, founder and executive director, who has retired. The National Auto Body Council (NABC) is pleased to announce that Bill Garoutte, a veteran business development, marketing and collision industry executive, has been selected to take the helm at the organization, succeeding Chuck Sulkala, […]
California Bill That Sought to Overturn Collision Repair Anti-Steering and Labor Rate Regulations Fails to Advance
California Assembly Appropriations Committee did not approve legislation at hearing last week. At a hearing on January 18, the California Assembly Appropriations Committee refused to advance Assembly Bill 1679 (AB 1679) that sought to overturn California Department of Insurance (CDI) anti-steering and collision repair labor rate regulations that took effect in March 2017. The legislation […]
Painters Supply Acquires Ohio Distributor
Painters Supply & Equipment Co. (PSE) announced the acquisition of Dick’s Auto Supply. Dick’s was founded in 1968 and is a PPG Platinum Distributor. The acquisition adds a location in Findlay, Ohio and strengthens PSE’s market presence in northwest Ohio. The acquisition was completed in late December. “We’re excited to welcome the Dick’s Auto Supply […]
PPG MVP Business Solutions Releases Q1 Class Schedule
PPG MVP Business Solutions has released its schedule of training classes for the first quarter of 2018. The classes are offered at various locations across the United States and Canada and present innovative and effective business solutions for owners and managers of collision centers using PPG products. The classes are designed to help shops improve […]
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