Announced last year, NSF International’s collision repair certification program offers shops an alternative, independent certification. Parzen details the program, how it was developed, and how shops can participate in the program. Collision repair facility certification has received enormous attention in the past several years. While much of the focus has been on offerings from vehicle […]
Maaco Details Growth Plans at Annual Conference
Maaco executives review franchise group’s performance. Driven Brands’ Costa projects Maaco and CARSTAR will each add 100-200 locations over next year. Maaco franchisees from the U.S. and Canada gathered in Charlotte, N.C., the hometown of parent Driven Brands, last week for the Maaco Convention and Tech Expo. The event, held October 12-16, brought together approximately […]
Mitchell Announces Parts Procurement Solution in Alliance with uParts
Mitchell Parts to integrate electronic procurement capabilities within Estimating and Repair Management to streamline workflow. Mitchell announced today its launch of Mitchell Parts, a fully integrated parts procurement solution to be offered to all collision repair shops and their existing suppliers. The solution will be powered by and created through a strategic alliance with uParts, […]
Mitchell Announces Partnership to Bring Artificial Intelligence to Claims Processing
Partners with UK-based Tractable to create automated claim processing solutions Mitchell International announced an exclusive partnership in North America with Tractable, a UK-based technology firm specializing in the development of artificial intelligence solutions capable of automating manual tasks. Mitchell will integrate Tractable’s solutions within its WorkCenter Automobile Physical Damage platform, enabling customers to make better […]
European Council for Motor Trades and Repairs Calls for Equal Access to Vehicle Data
Organization concerned vehicle manufacturers will control access to real-time vehicle data to limit competition in the aftermarket for repairs and services. Calls for legislation to assure security and access to benefit consumers through competition. The European Council for Motor Trades and Repairs (CECRA), the federation representing 24 national automotive professional associations representing vehicles sales and […]
Amendments Published to California’s Proposed Collision Repair Labor Rate and Anti-Steering Regulation
Changes would allow labor rates determined in older survey to move down if the consumer price index declines. Would restrict labor rate methodology to use price charged by the simple majority versus average labor rate. The California Department of Insurance (DOI) has published amendments to proposed regulations governing insurance company labor rate surveys and anti-steering […]
Interview: Paul Gange, President and COO, Fix Auto USA
As the collision repair industry evolves, independent operators are wondering about their place in the future of the industry. Gange outlines common concerns repairers with future of the industry, the disruption looming from new business models, and what repairers need to do today to prepare for the future. Today’s independent collision repair facility owner or […]
Insurance Anti-Fraud Group Pushes for Passage of Pennsylvania Counterfeit Airbag Bill
The Coalition Against Insurance Fraud wants Commonwealth to approve legislation making it a crime to knowingly install a non-functioning airbag, protect consumers from “Shady repair shops” that install phony airbags. The Coalition Against Insurance Fraud, the alliance of consumers, government, anti-fraud agencies and insurance companies, is call on the Pennsylvania Senate to approve House Bill […]
Lawsuits Filed Challenging DOL Overtime Rule
Attorneys General in 21 states file lawsuit seeking to overturn the Obama Administration’s expansion of overtime eligibility. Private groups, including the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, NADA and NFIB, file separate lawsuit. A coalition of Attorneys General in 21 states are filing a federal lawsuit challenging the United States Department of Labor’s new overtime rule. If […]
Issue Spotlight: Vehicle Diagnostic Scans and Calibrations
NACE panel discussion on vehicle diagnostic scans, moderated by Mike Anderson, examines vehicle manufacturer and insurance company perspectives. This year’s International Autobody Congress & Exposition (NACE) featured a panel discussion at the Main Stage on the show floor August 11 detailing the need for electronic system diagnostic scans before and after collision repairs. The panel, led by […]
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