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Fix Auto USA Announces Market Leader Roster

March 22, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

At its first quarter meeting, Fix Auto USA ratified the roster of members on its Market Leaders committee. Their charter is to represent the needs of franchise members in their respective markets and advise the Fix Auto USA Executive Management team on business issues affecting the network. The Market Leaders have been in existence since […]

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Boyd Group Reports Record Revenue of CA$1.9 billion in 2018

March 21, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Collision repair facility operators same store sales Up 4.4 percent on per day basis. The Boyd Group Income Fund (TSE:BYD.UN) today reported its financial results for the fourth quarter of 2018 and full year ended December 31, 2018. Sales increased by 18.8 percent to CA$1.9 billion ($1.42 billion) from CA$1.6 billion ($1.23 billion) in 2017, […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Boyd Group, Earnings

Drew Technologies’ Diagnostics Approved by General Motors for its Collision Repair Network

March 21, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

DriveCRASH, Drew Technologies’ collision repair-focused diagnostic platform, has been officially approved by General Motors for its Collision Repair Network. GM approved DriveCRASH as a Diagnostic Scan Tool that can provide full OEM coverage, including read/clear diagnostic trouble codes (DTC), data PIDs, Special Functions/Output controls and SPS reprogramming.  DriveCRASH combines Drew Technologies’ CarDAQ-Plus 3 J2534 interface […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Approvals, Diagnostics, Drew Technologies, General Motors

Boyd Group Acquires Collision Repair Center in Washington State

March 21, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Boyd Group Inc. announced the March 18, acquisition of a collision repair center in Richland, Wash. This new Gerber Collision & Glass location previously operated as Atomic Auto Body and Detail and has served the community for 53 years from the same location. Richland is located at the junction of the Yakima and Columbia […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Boyd Group, Washington State

KSI Auto Parts Contributes Over $250,000 to Support Collision Repair Education System

March 21, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

KSI Auto Parts has provided more than $250,000 in financial and in-kind support for collision repair schools through the Collision Repair Education Foundation. KSI contributed $25,000 to support the Education Foundation in 2018 and started a program to donate parts to schools that has supplied $240,000 in parts. The monetary contribution assists the Foundation’s ability […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Collision Repair Education Foundation, Donations, KSI Auto Parts, Workforce Development

New Hampshire House Approves Amended OEM Collision Repair Procedures Bill

March 20, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

New Hampshire OEM Collision Repair Procedures Bill

Legislation now moves to the Senate. Bill excludes OEM recommendations against aftermarket collision repair parts, adds ability to use third-party paint and materials guides. On Tuesday, March 19, the New Hampshire House of Representatives approved legislation that would require an insurer to pay a claim based upon a repairer’s use of OEM collision repair procedures. […]

Filed Under: Feature Tagged With: legislation, Materials, New Hampshire, OEM Repair Procedures

Interview, CCC Information Services on ADAS

March 20, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

CCC ADAS Collision Repair Interview

Information provider details increased claim cost due to Advanced Driver Assistance Systems and how they are influencing estimating process and repair information access. As the share of newer vehicles with Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) installed has grown each year, collision repair facility operators have had to invest in the latest technology to repair these […]

Filed Under: Feature Tagged With: Advanced Driver Assistance Systems, AEB, CCC, Diagnostics, Interview, OEM Repair Procedures

AASP-MN Legislative Initiative on OEM Collision Repair Procedures Cut Short

March 20, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

The AASP-MN announced its proposal to make it an unfair claims practice for an insurance company to refuse payment for a collision repair procedure that is called for by an original vehicle manufacturer was pulled from the House Commerce Committee Agenda last week, effectively ending prospects for passage this Legislative Session. The bill initially sought […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AASP-MN, legislation, Minnesota, OEM Repair Procedures

3M Announces New Business Segments and Leadership Appointments

March 20, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

On March 18, 3M announced the realignment of the company from five to four business segments. “We are continuing to advance 3M into the future, and today’s actions will strengthen our ability to meet the fast-moving needs of our customers,” said 3M CEO Mike Roman. “Our new alignment will leverage our business transformation progress, accelerate […]

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AirPro Diagnostics Approved for Subaru Collision Repair Network

March 20, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

AirPro Diagnostics is proud to announce that Subaru engineers have tested, certified and approved the AirPro scan tool for use by Subaru Certified Collision Network participants. Subaru is the latest manufacturer, following a similar announcement by General Motors last week, to test and validate that AirPro’s comprehensive scanning and service solution meets their requirements.  “This […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AirPro Diagnostics, Approvals, Diagnostics, OEM Certification, Subaru

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