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Auto Care Association Says Supreme Court Ruling Affirms Industry Ability to Build Replacement Parts Compatible with OEM Software

April 7, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

The Auto Care Association reacted in support of the Supreme Court’s ruling in the Google v. Oracle case surrounding a decade-long copyright dispute over software. “The Auto Care Association is pleased with the April 5 decision by the Supreme Court, which stated that application program interfaces are fair use for building compatible components,” said Aaron […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Auto Care Association, Copyright, Lawsuits, Non-OEM Parts, Software, U.S. Supreme Court

Hertz Selects Equity Sponsor for Chapter 11 Exit

April 7, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. (OTCPK:HTZGQ) announced April 3 that it has selected an enhanced proposal from Centerbridge Partners, L.P., Warburg Pincus LLC, and Dundon Capital Partners, LLC to provide the equity capital required to fund Hertz’s exit from Chapter 11, keeping the Company on track to conclude its Chapter 11 case in June 2021. Hertz […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Hertz

State Farm Reports Average Auto Hail Damage Claim $4,300 in 2020

April 7, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

Severe weather resulted in more than 332,000 hail claims paid by State Farm in 2020. While fewer claims than 2019, the amount paid on property and auto damage increased totaling more than $3.1 billion. Total Hail Claims Paid | Home & Auto Texas $474.6M Illinois $394.2M Minnesota $259.2M Missouri $236.9M Colorado $207.9M The average homeowner […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Claim Severity, Hail, State Farm

PPG Adds SEM Products to AdjustRite Commercial Estimating System

April 7, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

PPG AjustRite SEM

PPG (NYSE:PPG) today announced that it has expanded the capabilities of the PPG AdjustRite commercial estimating system by adding SEM adhesives, sealers and undercoats to the platform’s Commercial Parts Listing Program supplier database. SEM Products, Inc., manufactures specialized automotive refinish products and was acquired by PPG in 2018. “We’re very pleased to add SEM products […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Estimating Systems, Heavy Duty Trucks, PPG Industries, SEM Products

Rhode Island Woman Charged with Embezzling $580,000 from Collision Repair Shop

April 6, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

US DOJ Rhode Island Seal

Secretary redirected insurance checks to her personal and family member accounts during two-year period. A Pawtucket, R.I. woman was arraigned in federal court in Providence on April 1 and released on personal recognizance, charged with allegedly executing a scheme to defraud her auto body repair shop employer of approximately $580,000. It is alleged in the […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Lawsuits, Rhode Island

Boyd Group Acquires Collision Repair Center in California

April 6, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

The Boyd Group Inc. announced the acquisition of a collision repair center in Simi Valley, California. The new Gerber Collision & Glass location originated in 1982 as Star Auto Body and has operated at the current location since 2000. Simi Valley is part of the Greater Los Angeles area, located in the southeast corner of […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Boyd Group, California

CARSTAR Adds Collision Repair Center to Network in Brownsville, Texas

April 6, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

CARSTAR Collision Specialists of Brownsville

CARSTAR announced the opening of CARSTAR Collision Specialists of Brownsville, 6,800 square foot collision repair facility located at 2124 N. Central Avenue, in Brownsville, Texas. Joe Cantu, owner of CARSTAR Collision Specialists of Brownsville, has been in the collision repair business for over 35 years. Cantu started working on cars throughout high school and in […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: CARSTAR, Network Affiliations, Texas

Certified Collision Group Adds 52 Collision Repair Centers to its Network in 14 States

April 6, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

The Certified Collision Group (CCG), the OE Certifications and KPI-focused solutions provider, announced today its biggest quarter in company history adding 52 independent collision repair center locations to its network in the first quarter of 2021.  “As we have collectively navigated through the challenges of the past 12 months, our model of supporting and amplifying […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Arizona, California, Certified Collision Group, Georgia, Kansas, Maryland, Michigan, Missouri, Network Affiliations, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Utah, Virginia, Wisconsin

Audi Selects DEKRA to Support Collision Repair Network in North America

April 6, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

DEKRA logo

Audi of America announced it has selected DEKRA North America as the partner for the Audi Authorized Collision Repair (AACR) program. DEKRA will provide multi-level service for the AACR program beginning today. The AACR program includes more than 200 repair facilities nationwide, each selected for its commitment to quality and safety. Technicians at approved facilities […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, Audi, DEKRA, OEM Certification

Registration Open for Collision Repair Education Foundation July 13 Golf Fundraiser

April 6, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

Registration for the Collision Repair Education Foundation’s (CREF) annual summer golf fundraiser, co-hosted by PPG Automotive Refinish, is now open online. Scheduled for Tuesday, July 13th, the fundraiser will take place in the greater Cleveland area and in conjunction with the currently scheduled national industry meetings. The event will be held at the semi-private Stonewater […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Collision Repair Education Foundation, Golf Outing

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