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Consumer Sentiment Up Sharply in Preliminary June Results

June 22, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Index up nearly 8% versus May, over 25% higher than June 2022. According to the University of Michigan Surveys of Consumers, consumer sentiment lifted 7.9% in June compared to the previous month, reaching its highest level in four months. The results reflect greater optimism as inflation eased and policymakers resolved the U.S. debt ceiling limit. […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Consumer Sentiment Index, University of Michigan

Fix Auto UK Adds Collision Repair Center to Network in South Wales

June 22, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Four years ago Matthew Davies and Paul Gravell were working for a prominent South Wales collision repair center, today they are the latest ambitious business owners to join Fix Auto UK and will operate as Fix Auto Swansea West. Having formed KillaShine during the height of the pandemic where they offered a one-car-in, one car-out […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Fix Auto UK, Network Affiliations, United Kingdom, Wales

AkzoNobel Expands Kindig Partnership

June 22, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

AkzoNobel Vehicle Refinish North America today announced the expansion of its partnership with Dave Kindig. Originating in November 2016, the partnership now expands to June 2027. In an exciting twist, Dave Kindig is now brand ambassador for AkzoNobel’s flagship Sikkens brand in North America in addition to the Modern Classikk by Kindig paint line. “I’m […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, AkzoNobel, Dave Kindig

Quebec’s Industrial Alliance Auto and Home Insurance Selects Mitchell Claims Solutions

June 22, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Mitchell, an Enlyte company, today announced that Industrial Alliance Auto and Home Insurance, Inc. (iAAH) has implemented its workflow management and collision damage appraisal solutions to help improve claims handling efficiency and accuracy. The Quebec, Canada-based insurer, a subsidiary of iA Financial Group, was founded in 1973 and is a leading provider of auto, property, […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, Canada, Industrial Alliance Auto and Home Insurance, Mitchell International, Quebec

Hunter Engineering Offers 0% Summer Finance Promotion

June 22, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Hunter Engineering announced a Summer Finance Promotion, effective June 19 through July 31. Offered in partnership with GreatAmerica, the Hunter summer promotion includes a 0% interest rate for a term of 12 months, and a 3.9% rate for 24 months. Discounted rates are also available for 36-, 48- and 60-month terms. The offers are available […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Hunter Engineering

Wholesale Used-Vehicle Prices Lower in First Half of June

June 21, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Prices were down both on a monthly and yearly basis. Wholesale used-vehicle prices on a mix-, mileage-, and seasonally adjusted basis decreased 3.2% from May in the first 15 days of June. The midmonth Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index dropped to 217.3, which was down 9.4% from the full month of June 2022. The seasonal […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Cox Automotive, Manheim, Wholesale Used Vehicle PRices

Car ADAS Solutions Announces New Calibration Center in Oklahoma

June 21, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Car ADAS Solutions, a provider of advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) calibration technology and services, announced the addition of a new licensee, ADAS Calibration Centers located in Edmond, Okla. The facility was opened by Gary Wano, Jr., owner of GW & Son Auto Body in Oklahoma City, Okla, and his partners Dean Page, who owns Pro […]

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

Autel Launching Training Academy at New York Headquarters

June 21, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Autel will launch the Autel Training Academy next month at its U.S.-headquarters in in Port Washington, N.Y., providing technicians and shop owners with hands-on one-day and two-day training courses. The first set of classes will be an intensive two-day course focusing on diagnostics, alignment, and ADAS calibrations. Classes are intended for current and potential owners […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Advanced Driver Assistance Systems, Autel, Diagnostics, New York State, Openings, Training Center

OSHA Investigators Finds Alabama Tire Shop Did Not Follow Procedures to Protect Workers from Rim, Tire Failures in Fatal Explosion

June 21, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Federal workplace safety inspectors have determined the operator of a southern Alabama tire shop could have prevented a 45-year-old mechanic’s fatal injuries by following required safety standards. An investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) found the tire service mechanic and an apprentice had just inflated a tractor tire […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Alabama, OSHA, Safety

Operative Talent Named Official Charity of the Triple Crown of Rodding

June 21, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Triple Crown of Rodding announced Operative Talent as its Official Charity for its 2023 event being held September 8-9 at the Nashville Superspeedway. Operative Talent is an educational initiative focused on attracting future talent to the thriving automotive industry. Operative Talent brings a wealth of esteemed partners, including KTL Restorations, BASF, KC HiLiTES, Auto […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: BASF, Collision Repair Education Foundation, Operative Talent, Workforce Development

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