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Auto Care Association Calls Right to Repair Agreement by ASA, SCRS, and Auto Alliance ‘Thinly Veiled Attempt to Confuse Lawmakers and Drivers’

July 11, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Coalitions supporting right to repair legislation also critical. MEMA calls agreement step in the right direction and offers suggestions on legislation. The Auto Care Association released a statement July 11 objecting to the right to repair agreement between the Automotive Service Association (ASA), the Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) and Alliance for Automotive Innovation […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Alliance for Automotive Innovation, Auto Care Association, Automotive Service Association, CAR Coalition, legislation, Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association, Right to Repair, Right to Repair Coalition, Society of Collision Repair Specialists, U.S. House of Representatives

ASA, SCRS and Alliance for Automotive Innovation Announce Right to Repair Agreement

July 11, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Three associations say agreement assures independents have access to information needed to repair vehicles and consumer choice. The Automotive Service Association (ASA), the Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) and Alliance for Automotive Innovation today announced they have reached an agreement on automotive right to repair that the groups say builds upon previous agreements to […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, Alliance for Automotive Innovation, Automotive Service Association, Right to Repair, Society of Collision Repair Specialists

Progressive Selects Mitchell’s Estimating Platform for Truck Appraisals

July 11, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Mitchell, an Enlyte company, today announced that Progressive Insurance has implemented Mitchell Cloud Estimating TruckMax to help better manage appraisals of collision-damaged light-, medium- and heavy-duty trucks. Progressive is the largest U.S. insurer of commercial autos, with 16% market share in 2022. “With Mitchell Cloud Estimating TruckMax, we can better serve our customers—increasing appraiser efficiency […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, Heavy Duty Trucks, Mitchell International, Progressive

New Jersey Toughens Auto Theft Laws

July 11, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed a series of bills to continue the fight to combat auto theft in the state. The four bills strengthen the criminal penalties associated with auto theft, with a particular focus on persistent, repeat offenders and large-scale automobile trafficking networks. “Every person should be able to feel safe and secure […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: legislation, New Jersey, Vehicle Theft

AASP/NJ Says Association’s Healthcare Plan Saving Members Money

July 11, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of New Jersey (AASP/NJ) is pleased to report much success with its health insurance plan offered exclusively to members of the association who are in good standing. The plan is a benefit to AASP/NJ members that the association says is not only providing collision repair shops thousands of dollars […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AASP/NJ, Health Insurance, Member Benefits, New Jersey

Toyota Auto Insurance Expands to Colorado, Georgia and Oregon

July 10, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Toyota’s auto insurance is now available in 11 states as it continues its national rollout. Toyota Auto Insurance, the vehicle manufacturer’s branded insurance product, is now available to customers residing in the states of Colorado, Georgia and Oregon. Introduced in 2021, Toyota Auto Insurance offers customers quality, customizable coverage at affordable rates. The insurance may […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Colorado, Georgia, Openings, Oregon, Toyota Insurance Management Solutions

Classic Collision Acquires New Collision Repair Center in Minnesota

July 10, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Classic Collision, LLC, the multi-site collision repair operator based in Atlanta, announced the acquisition of a Maaco Franchise in Fridley, Minn.  “Our mission has been to be the reliable choice in collision repair and provide excellent customer service and I believe that Classic Collision will uphold that mission” stated Andy McClure former owner of Maaco […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Classic Collision, MAACO, Minnesota

Hunter Engineering Partners with Lincoln Tech on New Denver Training Center

July 10, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

New collaboration offers training for local techs and student career opportunities, including ADAS. Hunter Engineering announced that the Lincoln Tech’s Denver campus will be the latest site to house a Hunter Training Center. Local students and repair shop technicians will be offered the opportunity to train directly on Hunter equipment through a wide range of […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Advanced Driver Assistance Systems, Agreements Signed, Colorado, Hunter Engineering, Openings, Technical Training

National Auto Body Council Seeking Nominations for Annual Awards

July 10, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

The National Auto Body Council is continuing to seek nominations for its 2023 awards – the NABC Changing and Saving Lives Award and the NABC President’s Award, which recognize individuals and companies for their leadership of and commitment to improving the collision repair industry. The NABC President’s Award is designed to honor the NABC member […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Awards, National Auto Body Council, Nominations

Dr. Thomas Litzinger Named Aftermarket Industry Chair at Northwood University

July 10, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Northwood University announced Dr. Thomas Litzinger is its new industry chair of aftermarket education. “Dr. Thomas Litzinger has already made an impressive impact as executive director of the University of the Aftermarket and in the classroom. With Thomas now leading our academic aftermarket program, Northwood looks forward to further gains in serving the emerging talent […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Northwood University, People, University of the Aftermarket

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