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Preliminary June Consumer Sentiment Index Declines 14% from May and Over 40% Below Last Year

June 13, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

Sentiment at lowest record value since 1980 recession. According to the University of Michigan Surveys of Consumers, consumer sentiment continued its downward trend in early June on consumers’ concerns over their financial situation. According to preliminary June results released on Friday, June 10, the Consumer Sentiment Index declined to 50.2 in June, down by 14% […]

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

J.D. Power Reports Industry-Wide Auto Insurance Rate Increases Force New Approaches to Customer Retention

June 13, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

Usage-based auto insurance takes center stage as satisfaction flatlines. A record high number of serious collisions, skyrocketing used-vehicle prices and surging repair costs have created an unenviable scenario for auto insurers: raise rates or go out of business. It should come as little surprise that the J.D. Power 2022 U.S. Auto Insurance Study, released today, […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Auto Insurance, Customer Satisfaction, J.D. Power

June 22 AASP/NJ Meeting Features Audi’s Mark Allen

June 13, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

Attendees will earn certificate that can be used towards auto body license training requirements. In this day and age, collision repair professionals cannot afford to fall behind when it comes to evolving vehicle technology and OEM developments and procedures. Recognizing how crucial it is for repairers to have access to as much training as possible, […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AASP/NJ, Audi, Electric Vehicles, OEM Repair Procedures

Atlanta I-CAR Committee Strengthens Local School Collision Repair Programs Through CREF

June 13, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

Collision repair students at Paulding County High School (PCHS) in Dallas, Ga. sent handwritten notes to members of their program’s advisory board after the school’s second annual Small Car Race, an end-of-year project where students race the six-inch-long small cars they’ve built using recycled car parts. Some of the comments contained in the notes included: […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Career and Technical Education, Collision Repair Education Foundation, Georgia, I-CAR

Mark Willis Named UK Commercial Director at Advantage Parts Solutions

June 13, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

Advantage Parts Solutions announced the appointment of Mark Willis as UK Commercial Director. Willis will work closely with the UK’s Senior Leadership team, including David Shepherd, Advantage Parts Solutions’ Non-Executive Director, Darren Clark, Advantage Parts Solutions’ UK Managing Director, and Bob Kirstiuk, Advantage Parts Solutions’ CEO and Co-Founder, to elevate the brand’s profile throughout Europe […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Advantage Parts Solutions, People, United Kingdom

NY Attorney General Sues Towing Company

June 10, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

New York Attorney General Letitia James on June 7 filed a lawsuit against a towing company, known as Bobby’s Towing, and its owner and operator, Robert Scores, for allegedly cheating and harassing hundreds of New Yorkers in Poughkeepsie. The lawsuit alleges that for years Mr. Scores engaged in rude behavior, illegally towed cars, overcharged for […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Attorney General, Lawsuits, New York State, Towing

PartsTrader July 19 Webinar to Provide Industry Update, Examine Parts Inflation and Supply Chain Constraints

June 10, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

PartsTrader announced a virtual collision repair industry update event on July 19 at noon (EDT). This free, live, interactive event offers a way for industry professionals to get vital information about current trends affecting their business. “I’m looking forward to providing the latest information on our fast changing industry, and giving my thoughts on how […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Inflation, PartsTrader, Supply Chain, Webinars

CAWA Announces 2022 Scholarship Winners

June 10, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

CAWA, the association representing automotive parts manufacturers, jobbers, warehouse distributors, retailers and program groups in Arizona, California and Nevada, announced the recipients of its 2022 scholarship awards. CAWA provided over $13,000 in scholarships this year to thirteen individuals. “Once again, CAWA is proud to assist these young people in pursuing their education and careers in […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: CAWA, Scholarships

Alan Scrimager Appointed to NABC Board of Directors

June 9, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

The National Auto Body Council (NABC) announced that Alan Scrimager, from Pinnacle Financial Partners, is the Chairman’s appointee as an interim board member to the vacated seat of Anthony Natalie on the NABC Board of Directors. His appointment is in accordance with the NABC Bylaws. Scrimager has more than 20 years of experience in banking […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Board of Directors, National Auto Body Council, People, Pinnacle Financial Partners

Mercury Insurance Adds Digital Channel to Auto Claims Process

June 9, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

New web-based application enables policyholders to digitally submit a claim and connect with repair facilities. Mercury Insurance (NYSE:MCY), the 16th largest private passenger auto insurer in the U.S., announced a new web-based application to help policyholders file a claim digitally immediately following an accident with ease and security. Through a series of recognizable prompts, the […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Claims Technology, Mercury Insurance

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