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AirSept Co-Founder Myron Stein Passes Away

April 11, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

AirSept announced the passing of Myron Stein the company’s co-founder. Stein is credited with 23 U.S. patents and multiple awards for developing products that solve complex automotive air conditioning and fluid carrying system repair problems. The company was formed in 1989 when he developed the first long-lasting solution for unwanted mold and mildew odor in […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AirSept, Obituaries, People

NADA Issues U.S. Auto Sales and Economic Analysis Following First Quarter 2022

April 8, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

Dealer association chief economist examines economic trends influencing auto industry. The National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) has issued its analysis of U.S. auto sales and the economy following the end of the first quarter of 2022. “Inventory remains the biggest impediment related to U.S. auto sales,” said NADA chief economist Patrick Manzi. “And unfortunately, inventory […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Inflation, National Automobile Dealers Association, New Vehicle Sales

Midwest Collision Repair Trade Show a Success

April 8, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

The inaugural Midwest Collision Repair Trade Show and Conference, held April 1-2 in Overland Park, Kansas, was a big success. The auto body associations of Iowa, Nebraska, Kansas, Missouri and South Dakota joined forces to create and host the event, just outside of Kansas City at the Overland Park Convention Center. The anticipated number of […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Midwest Collision Repair Trade Show

I-CAR Canada Now Offers Over 115 Online Courses in French

April 8, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

I-CAR Canada now offers more of its online courses in French. As of December 2021, students can access more than 115 online classes representing over 150 hours of course credits on topics ranging from damage appraisal to steel sectioning. Being able to offer more courses in both official languages helps ensure that the availability of […]

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CCAR and Electude Offer Complimentary eSafety Modules for SkillsUSA Contestants

April 8, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

Electude International and the Coordinating Committee For Automotive Repair (CCAR) announced that they have once again released preparatory Maintenance and Light Repair (MLR) Safety courses for all automotive students readying to compete in SkillsUSA.  The courses, available on a complimentary basis and with unlimited access to all participating instructors and students through June 20, will […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Coordinating Committee for Automotive Repair, Electude, SkillsUSA

Scott Janik Promoted to SVP, Insurance Services Group at CCC

April 8, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

CCC Intelligent Solutions Inc. (CCC) named Scott Janik Senior Vice President, Insurance Services Group. Janik joined CCC in 2007 and has served as the Group Vice President of the Insurance Services Group since 2012. In his new role, Janik is responsible for leading strategic growth of the market segment and aligning business priorities to meet […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: CCC, People

Crash Champions Acquires Collision Repair Centers in Washington State and California

April 7, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

Crash Champions, LLC announced that it has expanded its West Coast footprint through the acquisition Blackstone Collision, a single-shop located in the Seattle Metro Area, and Len’s Auto Body, a single-shop collision center located in San Diego County. The acquisition of Len’s adds a key location in Southern California, making the Golden State the Company’s […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, California, Crash Champions, Washington State

Fix Auto UK Adds Collision Repair Center to Network in Braintree

April 7, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

Danny Ashwell, Managing Director at Fix Auto Chelmsford, has signed the papers to take over a 10,000 sq. ft. building which will be transformed into Fix Auto Braintree, a completely new addition to the Fix Auto UK network. Work has commenced to transform the building that was previously used as a wholesale unit for an […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Fix Auto UK, Openings, United Kingdom

Pennsylvania Bill Would Require Auto Repair Facilities to Identify Hit and Run Drivers or Face Up to $5,000 Fine and 90 Days in Jail

April 7, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

Pennsylvania Senate Bill 24, the Jayanna Powell Hit-and-Run Direct Notification Act, would require auto repair facilities to register with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) enabling police to notify those facilities to be on the lookout for vehicles involved in hit and run accidents in the Commonwealth. Repair facilities owners or operators that fail to […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: legislation, Pennsylvania

Catalytic Converter Thefts Skyrocket Across the Nation

April 7, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

According to a report by the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB), the increase in catalytic converter thefts has been dramatic. In 2018, there were 1,298 catalytic converter thefts for which a claim was filed. In 2019, it was 3,389 thefts with a claim. In 2020, catalytic converter theft claims jumped massively to 14,433, a 325% […]

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