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AASP/NJ to Host Overcoming Insurer Objections Virtual Training Event February 16

January 31, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

Tim Ronak, senior services consultant of AkzoNobel Performance Coatings, is next up in the Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of New Jersey’s (AASP/NJ) training schedule, presenting Overcoming Insurer Objections to Payment for Requested Procedures via Zoom on Wednesday, February 16 from 6-8 p.m. (EST). Rapidly evolving construction of modern-day vehicles, embedded with critical safety and ADAS technology, […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AASP/NJ, AkzoNobel, New Jersey, Webinars

CREF Invites Creative Students to Art Meets Automotive Design-and-Create Competition

January 31, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF) is asking all creative career and technical students, “What Inspires You?” and they could win a $500 prize for answering the question. To find out, the Foundation has designated this question as the theme of its new “Art Meets Automotive Design-and-Create Competition.” Submission requirements and other registration information can […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Career and Technical Education, Collision Repair Education Foundation, Contest

Focus Advisors Reports 62 MSOs with Over 300 Collision Repair Locations Acquired in 2021

January 28, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

Firm says 2021 activity bounced back compared to last year. Focus Advisors Automotive’s David Roberts and Chris Lane released an analysis of 2021 collision repair facility acquisitions and consolidator growth. According to the report, with 2021 now in the rearview mirror, the industry is catching its breath after a year of sprinting that saw extraordinary […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Focus Advisors

State Farm Doubles Venture Capital Effort

January 28, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

State Farm Ventures announced the expansion of its venture capital investment fund to $200 million, up from the initial commitment of $100 million in September 2018. The fund focuses on start-up companies that align with the strategic goals of State Farm, which include helping meet customers’ needs in more ways. “Throughout our 100-year history, continuous […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: State Farm, Venture Capital

Fix Auto UK Adds Collision Repair Center to Network in Northeast

January 28, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

Fix Auto UK announced the addition of Sherwoods Accident Repair Centre, part of the Sherwoods Motor Group, will now operate as Fix Auto Washington. The collision repair center joins following an aggressive investment program that has seen the installation of two energy efficient spraybooths – one of which is designed to accommodate large LCVs, camper […]

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

Nationwide First Insurer to Equip Field Appraisers with CCC Mobile Appraiser Pro

January 28, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

CCC Intelligent Solutions (CCC) announced the availability of CCC Mobile Appraiser Pro, a native app for appraisers designed to accelerate the claims process by driving efficiency and consistency into field inspections. Nationwide is the first auto insurer to activate CCC Mobile Appraiser Pro. “At Nationwide, it is our strategy to provide customer centered solutions that […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, CCC, Mobile App, Nationwide Insurance

Cory Lyda Promoted to VP of Operations at Dent Wizard

January 28, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

Dent Wizard International announced it recently promoted Cory Lyda to vice president of operations. The promotion was effective Jan. 1. In his new role Lyda will serve primarily as the field liaison for the corporation and oversee product-related initiatives. He will continue his role in managing Dent Wizard’s key services, a growing segment of the […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Dent Wizard, People

New-Vehicle Retail Sales Projected Down 8.3% in January

January 27, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

Industry remains constrained by historic low inventory in wake of supply chain issues. New-vehicle retail sales for January 2022 are expected to decline when compared with January 2021, according to a joint forecast from J.D. Power and LMC Automotive. Retail sales of new vehicles this month are expected to reach 828,900 units, an 8.3% decrease […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: J.D. Power, LMC Automotive, New Vehicle Sales

Crash Champions Acquires Collision Repair Center in Colorado Springs, Colorado

January 27, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

Crash Champions, LLC announced that it has acquired a collision repair center located at 6275 E Platte Ave. in Colorado Springs, Colo. that was owned and operated by collision industry veteran Dave Beem and his family. This acquisition strategically supplements the Company’s recent acquisitions of two single-location collision repair centers in Colorado – Autobahn and […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Colorado, Crash Champions

ABRA Adds Collision Repair Center to Network in Fort Collins, Colorado

January 27, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

ABRA Auto Body Repair of America announced its expansion in Colorado with the opening of ABRA Fort Collins, a 20,000 square foot facility located at 2520 Co Road 54G, in Fort Collins, Colo. Long-time dealership owner, Warren Yoder, expanded his operations with the opening of ABRA Fort Collins. Yoder worked for the dealership in every […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: ABRA, Colorado, Network Affiliations

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