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Nearly 40% of Insured Drivers Have Chosen to Pay Out-of-Pocket for Repairs

August 21, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Almost a quarter of respondents to LendingTree survey also report filing a claim and later regretting it. While auto insurance is meant to be a financial safeguard for drivers, many are opting not to use it according to a survey by LendingTree. In its latest analysis, LendingTree, an online marketplace for loans, credit cards and […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Customer Pay, Deductibles, LendingTree

ProColor Collision Franchisee Adds Second Location in California

August 21, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

ProColor Collision franchise owner Ruben Jandres opened a second ProColor Collision facility to meet commercial and personal vehicle auto body repair needs located at 16645 Walnut St. in Hesperia, Calif. ProColor Collision Hesperia, formerly CCLA Motors, Inc. Collision Center, joins Jandres’ ProColor Collision location in Baldwin Park as another full-service collision repair facility offering premium […]

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

CIECA Conference Speakers and Sponsors Announced for September 24-25 Event

August 21, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Collision Industry Electronic Commerce Association (CIECA) announced its lineup of speakers at the 15th annual conference, CONNEX 2024. The event is being held at the MGM Grand Detroit hotel in Detroit, Mich. on September 24-25. This year’s theme is “The Intersection of Data & Mobility” and will be emceed by industry veteran Bill Garoutte. […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Annual Conference, Collision Industry Electronic Commerce Association, Michigan

ASE Offers Free Spanish Language Testing Webinar August 27

August 21, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) is hosting a free webinar, ASE Spanish Language Testing, on Tuesday, Aug. 27 at 4:00 p.m. (EDT). The webinar will be conducted in Spanish. Registration is available online. In this webinar, Javier Cragnolini and Maria Hicks with ASE will outline some of the important details involved with […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: ASE, Certification, Spanish Language, Webinars

BBB Industries Completes Acquisition of All Star Auto Parts

August 20, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Acquisition expands manufacturer’s electronics offering for the collision repair market. BBB Industries, the manufacturer serving the automotive, industrial, energy storage, and solar markets, backed by Clearlake Capital Group, L.P., announced today it has completed its previously announced acquisition of All Star Auto Parts. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Headquartered in Orlando, Fla., All […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, All Star Auto Parts, BBB Industries

Meyer Distributing Announces New Location in New York State

August 20, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Meyer Distributing, Inc., the automotive specialty products marketing and distribution company, announced the addition of its Plattsburgh, N.Y. crossdock. The crossdock will have a direct feed from Meyer’s Pennsylvania distribution hub, which houses one of the largest inventories of automotive accessories, crash and collision, 4×4/Off-Road, and RV & Trailer parts in the Northeast. “We continually […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Meyer Distributing, New York State, Openings

AkzoNobel Adds Four UK Collision Repair Businesses to Sustainable Repair Network

August 20, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Four more major vehicle refinishes businesses, Pennings, Alton Cars, Veetec and Impact are joining AkzoNobel’s Sustainable Repair Network, a program launched last year to help customers in the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region become more sustainable and efficient. All new businesses to the Network have achieved a Level 1 Certification, demonstrating their ongoing […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AkzoNobel, Network Affiliations, Sustainability, United Kingdom

Auto Care Association Mobilizes Members for Legislative Action on Federal Right to Repair Bill

August 20, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Auto Care Association is calling on its members and the wider auto care community to take immediate action in the fight for the right to repair with the launch of the #RighttoRepair, RIGHT NOW challenge. This initiative encourages every member to send a new letter to their legislator, demanding swift action on right to […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Auto Care Association, legislation, Right to Repair, U.S. House of Representatives

USAA’s President and CEO Wayne Peacock to Retire in 2025

August 20, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

USAA announced that Wayne Peacock plans to retire as President and CEO after a 36-year career at the company, including nearly five as CEO. He will retire in the first half of 2025. “Wayne has always answered the call to serve and the Board is thankful for his leadership,” said USAA Board Chairman, retired Navy […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: People, USAA

Wholesale Used-Vehicle Prices Increased in First Half of August

August 19, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Prices were up month-over-month, but remain below last year. Wholesale used-vehicle prices, on a mix-, mileage-, and seasonally adjusted basis,  increased 0.5% from July in the first 15 days of August. The mid-month Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index increased to 202.6, which was down 4.5% from the full month of August 2023. The seasonal adjustment […]

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

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