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I-CAR Accepting Applications for Open Seats on Member Council

October 21, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (I-CAR) is currently accepting applications to fill eight open seats on its Member Council, including three to represent the collision repair industry. A candidate information packet and application for individuals employed at an I-CAR member organization is available online. The Member Council serves as a voice of the […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: I-CAR

Progressive Reports Personal Auto Policies in Force Up Over 15% in September Compared to Last Year

October 20, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Auto policies in force set another new record. Combined ratio up year over year. The Progressive Corporation (NYSE: PGR) reported its total personal auto insurance policies in force were 26,299,000 in September, an increase of 3,445,600 or 15.1% from 22,803,500 in September 2024. The September total personal auto policies in force set another new record […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Combined Ratio, Earnings, Net Written Premiums, Policies in Force, Progressive

Classic Collision Acquires Repair Center in Texas

October 20, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Classic Collision, LLC announced the acquisition of Fawbush Body Shop in Livingston, Texas. Fawbush Body Shop has served Livingston and the surrounding communities for over 30 years. Classic Collision, founded in 1983 in Atlanta, Ga., operates 351 collision repair facilities nationwide.

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Classic Collision, Texas

AASP/NJ Announces 2026 Northeast Show to be Held March 20-22

October 20, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of New Jersey (AASP/NJ) announced that the NORTHEAST 2026 Automotive Services Show will return to the Meadowlands Exposition Center (MEC) in Secaucus, N.J. on March 20–22, 2026. Now in its 49th year, NORTHEAST stands as the largest automotive and collision repair trade show of its kind and the second-largest […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AASP/NJ, New Jersey, Northeast Trade Show

Abra Names Doug Sharp 2025 Franchisee of the Year

October 20, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Abra announced Doug Sharp, owner of two South Dakota locations, as its 2025 Franchisee of the Year at the Ascend 2025 Conference on Oct. 14. The award recognizes franchisees who demonstrate operational performance, community involvement and brand alignment. Sharp operates Abra franchise locations in Watertown and Brookings,S.D. He joined the Abra network in 2008 after […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: ABRA, Awards, Driven Brands

UK Insurers Pay $268 Million to Motorists in Settlement for Underpaid Claims

October 20, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

British motor insurers will compensate an estimated 270,000 customers a total of £200 million ($268.5 million) after regulators found the companies underpaid claims for stolen and totaled vehicles. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) said in September that insurers made automatic deductions for assumed pre-existing damage without proper justification, violating rules on fair claims handling. The […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Financial Conduct Authority, Lawsuits, Total Loss, United Kingdom

Wholesale Used-Vehicle Prices Down in First Half of October

October 17, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

While down month-over-month, prices were up slightly compared to October 2024. Wholesale used-vehicle prices on a mix-, mileage-, and seasonally adjusted basis decreased from September in the first 15 days of October. The mid-month Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index fell to 203.6, showing a gain of 0.4% from the full month of October 2024. The […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Manheim Wholesale Used Vehicle Price Index, Wholesale Used Vehicle PRices

ProColor Collision Adds Two Locations in Los Angeles Market

October 17, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

ProColor Collision has added two collision repair facilities to its U.S. network in the Los Angelese, Calif. market., converting former Lee’s Collision Centers shops in Westwood and Mid-City to the ProColor brand. The additions follow the September 2024 rebrand of an Adams Boulevard location owned by Dean Factor, who partnered with Regional Manager Edgar Isaac […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: California, Network Affiliations, ProColor Collision

Puget Collision Acquires Repair Facility in Oregon

October 17, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

J&W Auto Body, located in McMinnville, Ore., has been acquired by Puget Collision. Focus Advisors, which specializes in collision repair mergers and acquisitions, advised J&W Auto Body on the transaction announced October 14. Terms were not disclosed. “From day one, our goal was simple: do excellent work, stand behind it, and treat people right,” said […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Focus Advisors, Oregon, Puget Collision

Car ADAS Solutions Adds Nevada Calibration Center to Network

October 17, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Car ADAS Solutions has expanded into Nevada with a new 4,000-square-foot advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) calibration center in Reno, operated by franchisee Alpine ADAS under owner Jonas Grant. Grant, who owns two RNR Tire Express franchises in Northern Nevada, identified the need for dedicated ADAS calibration services after experiencing delays at his tire stores due […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Car ADAS Solutions, Network Affiliations, Nevada

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