After three months of year over year increases, production was down in November both month over month and year over year. Wages increase as employment declines. An analysis of the latest data released from the U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) covering the preliminary November collision repair employment, hours worked and wages […]
Hertrich Collision Centers Acquires Maryland Body Shop
Hertrich Collision Centers has acquired Bramble Body Shop in Easton, Md. The deal brings Hertrich’s total collision repair center location count to 15. Financial terms were not disclosed. Bramble Body Shop was founded in 1986, is led by D’Arcy Bramble Jr. and Donna Marie Bramble. Hertrich Collision Centers, a family-owned company operating in Delaware, Maryland […]
NOVUS Glass Adds Saskatoon North Location
NOVUS Glass has opened a new location in north Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada offering automotive glass repair, replacement and Advanced Driver Assistance Systems calibration services. The shop is owned and operated by Raj, who previously owned a WARD automotive service location before expanding into the glass repair segment. “At the core of how we operate is […]
Sedgwick Launches Tow, Storage Fee Negotiation Service for Auto Claims
Sedgwick launched a tow and storage negotiation service designed to reduce costs for insurance carriers handling auto claims. The service uses licensed adjusters to negotiate storage and towing fees with repair facilities. The company said the service reduces charges by an average of 32%. Adjusters access the service through a proprietary technology portal that allows […]
NABC Announces Palm Springs Golf Tournament Winners, Sets Dallas Event for April
The National Auto Body Council announced winners of its sold-out Palm Springs golf fundraiser held Jan. 20 at Desert Willow Golf Resort in Palm Springs, Calif. More than 150 players and sponsors attended the tournament, which featured a Recycled Rides vehicle presentation to three local families before the competition. Casey Steffen, Justin Geminden, Jim Hacker […]
New York Auto Insurance Premiums Hit $1,935 Average in 2024
Auto repair cost in the state ranked third highest in U.S. New York drivers paid an average of $1,935 for personal auto insurance in 2024, making it the fourth-most expensive state in the nation and representing a record high for New York, according to a new report from the Insurance Information Institute. The average premium […]
WIN Opens 2026 Collision Repair Scholarship Applications
The Women’s Industry Network (WIN) is accepting applications through March 6 for collision repair scholarships offering financial support ranging from $500 to $2,500, along with mentorship and tools. The organization partnered with the Collision Repair Education Foundation to administer the program for U.S. students enrolled in collision repair programs. Four scholarship tiers are available: The […]
AASPMN to Host 24th Annual Fundraising Go-Kart Race
The Alliance of Automotive Service Providers Minnesota (AASPMN) will hold its 24th Annual Race for Automotive Education Feb. 23-26 at ProKart Indoor Racing in Burnsville, Minn. the organization announced. The event serves as the association’s primary fundraiser for its Automotive Education Fund, which provides scholarships to automotive students and supports automotive programs in Minnesota. Since […]
AASP/MA Changes Name to Massachusetts Auto Body Association
The Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of Massachusetts (AASP-MA) changed its name to the Massachusetts Auto Body Association, effective Jan. 1. The organization operated under the AASP/MA name for approximately 15 years after the Massachusetts Auto Body Association and other independent collision repair groups joined the national Alliance of Automotive Service Providers. AASP National disbanded […]
Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index Up in Mid-January
Index was up both month over month and year over year. The Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index (MUVVI) increased to 209.2, reflecting a 1.8% increase in wholesale used-vehicle prices adjusted for mix, mileage, and seasonality in the first 15 days of January compared to December, and a 1.7% increase compared to January 2025. Seasonally adjusted […]
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