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Utah Collision Repair Facility Owner Supports Federal Design Patent Reform in CAR Coalition Video

April 23, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

In a new video from the CAR Coalition, independent collision repair facility owner Greg Southwick, from Falcon Collision and Customs in Grantsville, Utah, explains the real-life impacts of vehicle manufacturer design patents, underscoring his support for federal right to repair solutions. In the video embedded above, Southwick describes a recent challenge replacing a truck hood […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: CAR Coalition, Design Patents, legislation, Non-OEM Parts, U.S. House of Representatives

SCA Claims Services Announces Directors of Quality Assurance and Recruiting

April 23, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

SCA Claim Services announced the appointment of Max Alwag as the company’s new Quality Assurance Director and Suzette Gallant as its Director of Recruiting. Alwag’s hiring underscores SCA’s unwavering commitment to accuracy and cost containment in insurance claim estimates, and enhancing the integrity and reliability of its delivered services. Alwag brings more than 30 years […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: People, SCA Appraisal

Certified Collision Group Acquires Square One Systems, Coyote Vision Group

April 22, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Addition of performance platforms will support CCG’s national network of independent collision repair center operators. The Certified Collision Group, Inc. (CCG) announced the acquisition of Square One Systems and Coyote Vision Group. “CCG is excited to welcome Square One and the Coyote Vision Group to our portfolio. Square One has demonstrated over 40 years of […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Certified Collision Group, Coyote Vision Group, Square One Systems

Crash Champions Acquires Collision Repair Center in Bakersfield, California, Adds Board Member

April 22, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Announces addition of Barrett Callaghan to Board of Directors. Crash Champions today announced the company has expanded its team to the Bakersfield, Calif., market with the acquisition of Family Motors Auto Body. Located at 6860 District Blvd. in Bakersfield the acquisition was effective April 12. “We are thrilled to expand our team to the Bakersfield […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Board of Directors, California, Crash Champions, People

Marine Corps Veteran Opens New Maaco Facility in Missouri

April 22, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Maaco announced the opening of a new Maaco location at 1510 Progress W. Lane, in O’Fallon, Missouri. Quincy Land, owner of the 12,000 square foot Maaco facility in O’Fallon, joins the Maaco franchise family with a background that includes a master’s degree of science in business, 20 years of dedicated service as a gunnery sergeant […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: MAACO, Missouri, Network Affiliations

MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers Testifies on Vehicle Repair Data Access

April 22, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

On April 18, Dan Jasnow, representing MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers, testified at the Ninth DMCA Triennial Rulemaking in support of the proposed Class 7 Exemption, which would give consumers greater access to their vehicle’s data for repair and maintenance. This new exemption (Class 7 – Computer Programs – Vehicle Operational Data) would provide vehicle owners and […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Copyright, Data Access, DMCA, Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association, Right to Repair

Applications Opens for Collision Industry Foundation Standing Committee Membership

April 22, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Collision Industry Foundation (CIF) announced it is accepting applications for those interested in joining a CIF standing committee. Casey Steffen, CIF Vice President, said “This is a great way to play an active role in the foundation and support the CIF’s mission to secure and distribute donations to individuals who have experienced significant losses […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Collision Industry Foundation

PPG Reports First Quarter Sales of $4.3 Billion

April 19, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Refinish sales flat compared to strong quarter in the previous year. PPG (NYSE:PPG) reported net sales of $4.311 billion for the for the first quarter 2024, down 2% from $4.380 billion in the first quarter last year. Net income was $400 million, up 52% from 264 million in the first quarter last year. According to […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Earnings, PPG

Pennsylvania Attorney General Charges Tow Truck Operator with Theft and Insurance Fraud

April 19, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Owner of towing business alleged to have inflated costs, charging 27 vehicle owners nearly $300,000 for short-trip tows. Attorney General Michelle Henry, along with the Allegheny County Police Department, announced charges against the owner of a Pittsburgh-based towing company for inflating tow costs by charging “accident services” fees and other deceptive practices. Vincent G. Fannick, […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Insurance Fraud, Lawsuits, Pennsylvania, Towing

U.S. House Financial Services Committee Advances Bill to Limit Federal Insurance Office Ability to Subpeona Insurers Directly

April 19, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

On April 17, the U.S. House Financial Services Committee, led by Chairman Patrick McHenry (NC-10), reported 13 pieces of legislation out of Committee to the full House for consideration. Included among the measures is a slate of Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolutions to nullify what it says are a series of regulatory oversteps on the […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Federal Insurance Office, legislation, National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies, U.S. House of Representatives

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