ABRA, Boyd, Caliber and Service King continue growth in new locations during 2015. Unit growth slows in 2016. While the rate of acquisitions and new collision repair facility openings by the four large multiple collision repair shop operators (MSOs) in North America has slowed somewhat so far in 2016 compared to previous years, the Big […]
State Farm Projects 2016 Likelihood of Deer Collision
Cost of large animal claims down slight in 2015-2016 State Farm has released its annual deer claim study, which ranks states by the potential drivers had of hitting a large animal, including deer, elk and moose over a given time period. On average, one of every 41 West Virginia drivers will have an insurance claim […]
Mike Cassata Joins AR.Direct
AR.Direct announced that Mike Cassata will consult with the company and serve as Director of Industry Relations and Technical Advisor for the company. “Mike brings a wealth of experience in the insurance, salvage and collision industries in all facets of the APD claims cycle. We are extremely fortunate to have Mike Cassata on board in […]
Automechanika Frankfurt Report 136,000 visitors from Over 170 Countries
Messe Frankfurt reported that its Automechanika Frankfurt trade fair last week drew 136,000 visitors from 170 counties. The central theme at the world’s largest showcase for the independent aftermarket in 2016 was ‘Tomorrow’s Service & Mobility’. A record 4,820 exhibitors from 76 countries took part in the event. Detlef Braun, Member of the Executive Board […]
AkzoNobel Receives American Honda Approval
American Honda Motor Company has recently released a service bulletin naming AkzoNobel and its brands Sikkens and Lesonal as approved paint lines to be used by anyone performing paint repairs paid for by American Honda. “It is a huge honor to once again receive a vote of trust and confidence from American Honda Motor Company […]
WIN Kicks Off 2017 Sponsorship Campaign
In 2017 the Women’s Industry Network (WIN) will begin its second decade as an organization that remains committed to its mission of engaging women in the collision repair industry. The organization depends upon the support and generosity of individuals and organizations in the industry to do so. Its 2017 Sponsorship Campaign kicks off today and […]
Fix Auto USA National Conference Sold Out
Fix Auto USA announced that the organization’s 14th Annual National Conference—Believe. Achieve. Succeed.—has sold out. This is the third year in a row that the signature event, which is being held at Hard Rock Hotel San Diego starting this weekend and running from September 18-21, has been booked to capacity. The Conference will feature a […]
Auto Parts Manufacturer Pleads Guilty in Price-Fixing and Bid-Rigging Conspiracy
Alpha Corporation will pay $9 million fine. Marks 46th company charged with price-fixing auto parts. The U.S. Justice Department announced that Alpha Corporation has agreed to plead guilty and to pay a $9 million criminal fine for its role in a price-fixing and bid-rigging conspiracy involving automotive access mechanisms such as door handles and lock […]
Farmers Insurance Donates Salvage Vehicles to Collision Repair Education Foundation
Donation will provide training resource for future generation of collision repair technicians. Beginning this fall, Farmers Insurance will start the process of donating 30 salvage vehicles to the Collision Repair Education Foundation for use at career and technical training centers across the country. The vehicles will serve as a learning resource for the future generation […]
Two Massachusetts Collision Repair Shop Employees Sentenced to Prison in Connection with Auto Insurance Fraud Criminal Trial
Will spend up to four years in state prison for obstructing criminal trial. Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey announced yesterday that two collision repair facility employees have been sentenced to prison after pleading guilty to corrupting witnesses and making bribes for false testimony as part of a conspiracy to obtain acquittals at a March 2012 […]
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