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ASE Says Employers Should Look for Entry-Level Certification in Hiring

February 8, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Businesses looking to hire entry-level vehicle service employees should ask if potential hires have earned ASE Entry-Level certification. By earning this first-step certification, prospective employees are indicating to employers that they have a substantial level of practical, knowledge-based readiness for the workforce. ASE Entry-Level certification tests are available for the automobile, collision repair/refinish and medium/heavy […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: ASE, Career and Technical Education, Certification

Amin Youssef Named Regional Vice President for Ontario at Fix Network Canada

February 8, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Fix Network Canada announced Amin Youssef has joined the company as regional vice president responsible for the Ontario market. In this role, Youssef will serve as a promoter of Fix Network’s image and business interests. He will lead the management of partnerships and networks to advance the objectives of the company. “I’m thrilled to […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Canada, Fix Network Canada, Ontario, People

Collision Repair Education Foundation Invites Industry to Participate in Spring Career Fairs

February 7, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Events help collision industry businesses connect with high school and college students training for a career in the industry. The Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF) is helping connect businesses with future employees this spring at six High School & College Transportation Student Career Fairs. The events have been scheduled from coast to coast, providing industry […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Career Fairs, Collision Repair Education Foundation

Crash Champions Opens New Collision Repair Center in Illinois

February 7, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Crash Champions announced the opening of a new collision repair facility in its home market of Chicago. The local repair center officially opened its doors for business on February 6 at 125 Stark Drive in Carol Stream, Illinois. Crash Champions now operates a network of more than 55 repair centers across the Chicago market – […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Crash Champions, Illinois, Openings

Opus IVS Launches Master Class Free Training Series

February 7, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Opus IVS announced the launch of its new Master Class training program for automotive technicians. This program is designed to provide technicians with the knowledge and skills they need to stay ahead of the curve in the rapidly evolving automotive industry. The Master Class program covers advanced topics such as Tesla Service Information and Diagnostics, […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Opus IVS, Technical Training, Webinars

The Hartford’s Stefanie Zacchera Reelected HLDI Board Chair for 2023

February 7, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Stefanie Zacchera, vice president of personal lines data and analytics at The Hartford, will serve another year as chair of the Highway Loss Data Institute’s Board of Directors. Zacchera was reelected to the position after serving as chair in 2022. “It’s been an honor to serve as chair over the past year, and I am […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Board of Directors, Highway Loss Data Institute, People, The Hartford

January Light Vehicle Sales Increased Compared to Weak Month Last Year

February 6, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

While sales were up, they remained below pre-pandemic levels. U.S. Light Vehicle sales totaled 1.04 million units in January, according to LMC Automotive, a GlobalData Company. This represents a Year-over-Year (YoY) gain of 4.5%, with the same number of selling days as in January 2022. LMC Automotive cautions, however, that the results were not particularly […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: LMC Automotive, New Vehicle Sales

Classic Collision Acquires Collision Repair Center in Blaine, Minnesota

February 6, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Classic Collision, LLC announced the acquisition of Gale’s Auto Body in Blaine, Minn.  Gale’s Auto Body has had a long-standing tradition of excellence and customer satisfaction over the past 25 years. “We have taken pride in ourselves on delivering top-notch customer service for several years in the community and believe that Classic Collision will continue […]

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

Auto Glass Now Opens in Tallahassee, Florida

February 6, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Auto Glass Now announced the opening of Auto Glass Now Tallahassee, located at 2242 Capital Circle NE in Tallahassee, Fla. The team celebrated the grand opening of the facility on Thursday, January 26. The event welcomed local business owners, members of the community, and local insurance agents to take a tour of the newly renovated […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Auto Glass Now, Florida, Network Affiliations, Openings

AASP/NJ to Award Aspiring Young Technicians Tool and Equipment Grants at Northeast Trade Show

February 6, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of New Jersey (AASP/NJ) announced it is continuing its commitment of supporting young professionals who pursue a career in collision repair with the return of its Young Tech of Year award ceremony, which will take place during the NORTHEAST 2023 Automotive Services Show weekend at the Meadowlands Exposition Center […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AASP/NJ, Awards, Northeast Trade Show

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