According to PPG (NYSE:PPG), advancements in automotive refinish technologies, combined with the growing number and complexity of original equipment manufacturer (OEM) special-effects vehicle finishes, make it critical that collision refinish technicians stay current with available training. To help refinish technicians stay up to date on the latest technology, PPG offers a comprehensive technician certification training […]
Washington State Insurance Commissioner Orders Unlicensed Adjuster to Cease Work, Pay $5,000 fine
Washington State Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler issued a cease and desist order against Rob Marinelli and Insurance Appraisal Services, in Bellevue, Wash. And levied a find of $5,000. Marinelli owns the IAS office in the Seattle area and has prepared automobile damage estimates since 1995 without a license. According to the Insurance Commissioner, in 2014 […]
ASA to Host Webinar July 27 on Telematics Policy
The Automotive Service Association’s (ASA) Washington, D.C., office will hold a webinar on the current state of telematics and new-technology policy at 1:30 p.m. EDT on July 27. Telematics refers to the connected car and, eventually, the autonomous vehicle that’s not far away. From the software used in instrumentation, backup sensors, adaptive cruise control, cameras […]
National Auto Body Council Members to Present Multiple Recycled Rides, First Responder Demos at NACE
The National Auto Body Council (NABC) announced it has scheduled multiple opportunities at NACE | CARS for repairers and others in the collision repair industry to personally experience the impact of its program initiatives and learn how they can collaborate with business partners to bring these community service programs into their local communities. NABC members […]
MSO Symposium Announces Final Program, Adds Insurer Panel for August 11 Event
The final program for the MSO Symposium, held during NACE, has been completed with the guidance of the MSO Advisory Board. Mike LeVasseur, Director of Corporate Development, ABRA Auto Body & Glass, returns as Master of Ceremonies for the Symposium. Executives representing MSO’s, multi-location and single location collision repair executives, and insurance professionals are invited […]
1Collision Network Acquires Direct Repair Shop Network
The 1Collision Network announced it has acquired the Direct Repair Shop Network (DRSN), a California-based network of quality collision repair shops. John Torchia, founder of DRSN said, “As I personally transition into a new segment within the collision repair Industry, I searched for a collision repair group that would be a viable option for the […]
Boyd Group Acquires Collision Repair Center in Oregon
The Boyd Group Inc. announced the July 8, 2016 opening of a Gerber-brand collision repair center in Portland, Ore. The center previously operated as Blue Ribbon Autobody. “In October 2015 we acquired our first location in Oregon and with this center we now have seven, all strategically located to serve the Portland area,” said Tim […]
Service King’s Inaugural Apprentice Development Class Graduates
Celebrates first of nine graduations set for this summer Service King Collision Repair Centers this week graduated its inaugural class of apprentice technicians through its Apprentice Development Program. The class includes three body technicians, each of whom completed a 52-week hands-on developmental program under the instruction of a dedicated Apprentice Technician Supervisor inside Service King’s […]
Registration Now Open for I-CAR’s Level 2 Production Management Curriculum
I-CAR announced 10 new courses that form the second level of its production management curriculum for collision repair facility personnel. Individuals can learn more about the course and register for production management courses online or by calling I-CAR Customer Care at (800) ICAR USA. All the new production management courses, as well as those launched […]
Average Wholesale Used Vehicle Prices Down in June
Prices decline compared to May, but remain above June 2015 According to ADESA Analytical Services’ monthly analysis of wholesale used vehicle prices, average wholesale values fell again on a month-over-month basis in June, but they remain up on a year-over-year basis largely because of the continued price strength of trucks. A portion of the month-over-month […]
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