The Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of Massachusetts (AASP/MA) is urging members of the Massachusetts collision repair industry to file complaints with the state’s Auto Damage Appraiser Licensing Board (ADALB) when they receive original insurance estimates that include damaged recycled parts. During the June 20 ADALB meeting at the Division of Insurance in Boston, AASP/MA […]
IBIS Plans US Event in February 2019
The International Bodyshop Industry Symposium (IBIS) announced that it plans to host an IBIS Summit USA in February 2019. According to IBIS, it aims to attract 150 senior business leaders in collision repair to the event that will be held in California. Jason Moseley, IBIS CEO,in a post of the organization’s website said, “This is […]
Technology & Telematics Forum August 8 at NACE Automechanika
The Automotive Service Association (ASA) announced the 2018 Technology & Telematics Forum will take place in conjunction with the 2018 NACE Automechanika Show at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta. The half-day program will begin at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, August 8th and conclude at 6 p.m. Advanced Driver Assistance Systems and similar vehicle […]
AMA Group Announces Blackstone Acquisition of Collision Repair Business Will Not Proceed
Australia Tax Commissioner ruling against demerger relief scuppers $395 million acquisition. The AMA Group Limited (ASX:AMA) announced that its AU$508 million ($395.4 million) sale of its collision repair business to the U.S. private equity firm Blackstone will not proceed following its receipt of a formal response from the Deputy Commissioner of Taxation refusing AMA’s request […]
Insurance Associations AIA and PCI Announce Merger Negotiations
The boards of the American Insurance Association (AIA) and the Property Casualty Insurers Association of America (PCI) announced the two insurance industry associations are discussing a merger of the two groups. “The respective Boards of AIA and PCI believe there is great benefit in a more unified policy and advocacy voice for property casualty insurers, […]
Honda Updates Position Statement on Collision Repair Parts Usage on ADAS-Equipped Vehicles
Bulletin supersedes 2014 guidance requiring OEM collision repair parts to restore proper function of advanced driver assistance systems. American Honda Motor Company released an updated position statement that details the need for OEM parts on vehicles equipped with advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS). The bulletin details concerns relative to windshield replacement, windshield replacement on vehicles […]
Verisk Acquires UK-Based ClaimsTech Validus-IVC
Verisk (NASDAQ:VRSK) announced it has acquired Validus-IVC, a provider of claims management solutions and developer of the leading subrogation portal in the UK, verify. Validus-IVC has offices in Norwich and Bath, United Kingdom. The integration of Validus-IVC’s verify platform with Verisk’s global claims analytic services will allow customers to take advantage of enhanced analytic and […]
3M and Collision Repair Education Foundation Encourage Industry to Show Support for Veterans through Hire Our Heroes Program
$200 Donation to 3M Hire Our Heroes program gets contributors a 3M Hire Our Heroes Flag designed by Chip Foose and chance to win NASCAR memorabilia and driving experiences. The 3M Automotive Aftermarket Division and the Collision Repair Education Foundation are continuing their support of the 3M Hire Our Heroes program in 2018 with the […]
Vehicle Manufacturers, Independent Parts Suppliers Raise Concerns on Tariff Proposals
Both OEMs and independent collision repair parts providers raise concerns with Department of Commerce Section 232 Investigation that could result in 25 percent tariffs on imported autos and parts. On May 23, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross initiated an investigation under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 to determine whether imports […]
Fix Auto Canada Adds Collision Repair Estimating Location to Network in Edmonton
Fix Auto Canada announced an additional location in Edmonton for owner Albert Rosanova, Fix Auto Edmonton Tamarack that will serve area customers as a satellite location offering estimating services. Repair work will be supported by his existing two locations of Fix Auto Edmonton North and West. “We are able to provide our customers with estimating […]
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