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State Farm Expands Non-OEM Collision Repair Parts Across Most of the U.S.

October 10, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Announcement follows test of expanded non-OEM part types in California and Arizona in June. State Farm announced to its Select Service shops yesterday, October 9, that the largest private passenger auto insurer in the U.S. would fully sunset the decades-old suspension of non-original equipment manufacturer (non-OEM) collision repair parts in across most U.S. states starting […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: estimating, Non-OEM Parts, State Farm

Classic Collision Acquires Three Collision Repair Centers in North Carolina

October 10, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Classic Collision, LLC announced the acquisition of three CarSmart Collision Repair centers in Chapel Hill, Pittsboro, and Burlington, N.C.  “There are fewer repair centers that still share our commitment to customer service and guarantee satisfactory results to every person who walks through our doors; I trust that Classic Collision will continue that commitment,” stated Mark […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Classic Collision, North Carolina

Copart Invests in Heavy Equipment Auction Company Purple Wave

October 10, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Copart, Inc. (NASDAQ: CPRT) today announced a new strategic investment and partnership with Purple Wave, Inc., an online offsite heavy equipment auction company. Founded in 2000, Purple Wave is a pioneer in the online equipment auction industry, facilitating the sale of construction, agriculture and fleet equipment directly from a seller’s location through its no-reserve auction […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, Copart, Purple Wave

FinishMaster Announces Winners of 4th Annual Hood Master and 3rd Annual PiN Master Challenges

October 10, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Hosts fundraiser to support grant through Collision Repair Education Foundation. FinishMaster celebrated the skills and artistry of automotive refinish technicians and students announcing the recipients of its Hood Master and PiN Master challenges. As 350 guests entered the Biltwell Event Center in Indianapolis, Ind. on September 22, they immediately realized this year’s Hood Master would […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Collision Repair Education Foundation, FinishMaster, Hood Master Challenge, PiN Master Challenge

ASE Fall Testing Registration Opens

October 10, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence’s (ASE) fall registration period for ASE testing and recertification is now open. Those registering by the Dec. 31 deadline will have 90 days to schedule an appointment to take their selected ASE tests. ASE offers three test-taking options. In-person testing is available for all tests and is held […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: ASE, Certification

Wholesale Used-Vehicle Prices Up in September Month-Over-Month

October 6, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Prices were down compared to last year’s record levels. Wholesale used-vehicle prices on a mix, mileage, and seasonally adjusted basis increased 1.0% in September from August. The Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index (MUVVI) rose to 214.3, down 3.9% from a year ago. Generally, higher used vehicle prices lower the number of total losses impacting the […]

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

AIA Canada Welcomes Adoption of Right to Repair Legislation in Quebec

October 6, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Automotive Industries Association of Canada (AIA Canada) welcomes the adoption of Bill 29 in Quebec, a significant step forward in the right to repair and the fight against planned obsolescence. Quebec is now the first Canadian province to pass a law on the right to repair that includes the automotive industry. This sets an […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AIA Canada, Canada, Quebec, Right to Repair

PPG, PPG Foundation Invest $2 million to Prepare Students for Skilled Trade Careers

October 6, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

PPG (NYSE: PPG) and the PPG Foundation today announced a commitment to invest $2 million through 2025 to support workforce development initiatives that provide training and opportunities for future skilled workers in manufacturing and coatings application. The commitment aims to introduce students to the diverse and high-tech career paths within modern industry and provide them […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Career and Technical Education, PPG, Workforce Development

AmTrust Reports Average Windshield Repair-and-Replacement Costs Up 8% in 2022

October 6, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Supply chain issues surrounding auto glass and the increasing sophistication of windshield technology drove up the average cost of windshield repair and replacement for car owners in the United States in 2022, according to the 2023 AmTrust Extended Auto Warranty Report released by AmTrust Financial Services, Inc., a supplier of automobile warranties. In an analysis […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AmTrust, Auto Glass, Claim Severity

Annual Award Winners Announced at Driven Brands Collision Repair Conference

October 6, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Abra, CARSTAR and Fix Auto USA franchise partners continued their collective celebration Friday in Florida as part of the 2023 Evolution Conference, the inaugural Driven Brands U.S. collision repair joint conference, along with Driven Brands team members, vendors, and industry leaders from across the U.S. The event was capped off by the awards gala where […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: ABRA, Annual Conference, Awards, CARSTAR, Driven Brands, Fix Auto USA

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