June vehicle traffic growth rate 55 percent lower than May. Traffic volume up 1.2 percent for the month. Travel volume in June continued to grow following the rebound in April and May. The growth is continuing the trend of increased driving that supports increasing collision repair industry volume and auto physical damage insurance claims across […]
Interview: Annie Michalski, Collision Repair Education Foundation 2016 Student of the Year Recipient
Last year, the Collision Repair Education Foundation launched it Collision Students of the Year program, recognizing two individuals: Alan Zimmerman, a 2016 SkillsUSA Gold Medalist in Collision Repair who also earned a second gold medal at the 2017 competition, as well as Annie Michalski. The deadline to nominate someone for this year’s award is September […]
WMABA Expands to West Virginia
The Washington Metropolitan Auto Body Association (WMABA) announced the addition of West Virginia to its membership territory as the association prepares to turn the mid-century mark with fifty years in operation. Steve Krieps, Shop Manager for Greg Cline Automotive in Winfield, W.V., and the newest board member of WMABA who led the charge to see […]
Enterprise Disaster Relief Aid Grows to $3 Million in 2017
The Enterprise Rent-A-Car Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the Enterprise Rent-A-Car brand, announced it has pledged $750,000 to the American Red Cross and $250,000 to Americares. This $1 million donation follows the devastation left behind by Hurricane Irma and will assist with relief efforts in the Southeast U.S. and Caribbean. The donation is is in […]
Collision Repair Education Foundation Announces Fix Auto USA Tim Clark Memorial Scholarship Recipients
In partnership with the Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF), six collision repair students were awarded the Fix Auto USA-Tim Clark Memorial Scholarship. Winners were selected from a pool of collision repair students who demonstrated a passion for learning and an affinity for the industry. Winners were chosen by the CREF selection committee. Tim Clark, previously […]
Snap-On Adds Capabilities to Support Collision Repair Diagnostics
New coverage helps collision repair shops perform diagnostic scans on standard and advanced driver assistance systems. Snap-on announced that it’s most recent software upgrades to its diagnostic scan tool products perform full system code scans mandated by vehicle manufacturers for pre- and post-collision repair work. “Our Snap-on diagnostic platforms offer the most comprehensive coverage in […]
Trucks Continue to Help Wholesale Used Vehicle Prices in August
According to ADESA report August prices were up both versus the previous month and the previous year. According to the ADESA Analytical Services’ monthly analysis of Wholesale Used Vehicle Prices, average wholesale prices in August were once again up largely on the strength of truck prices, although another factor could be early impacts from Hurricane […]
Fix Auto Canada Adds Collision Repair Center to Network in Kamloops
Fix Auto Canada announced the addition of a collision repair center to its network in Kamloops, B.C. This facility that has been serving customers since 1991, and is the only ICBC-accredited body shop operating on the north shore of Kamloops. Owner Steve Davidson is excited to join the national brand, “We are looking forward to […]
Copart Reports 13.8 percent Revenue Increase in Fiscal Fourth Quarter
Copart, Inc. (NASDAQ:CPRT) reported financial results for the quarter and year ended July 31, 2017. For the three months ended July 31, 2017, revenue was $378.6 million, an increase of $45.9 million, or 13.8 percent versus the same quarter last year. Gross margin, and net income were, $167.5 million, and $70.3 million, respectively. These represent […]
BumperDoc Opens Eighth Franchise Location in Florida
BumperDoc, the auto body paint shop franchise, announced the opening of shop number eight in the state of Florida and third in Orlando. BumperDoc Downtown Orlando is officially in the site buildout process with plans to open in December 2017 or early 2018. The new BumperDoc is located at 22 S. Westmoreland Dr. not far […]
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