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Automotive Recyclers Support Biden Executive Order on Right to Repair

July 14, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

ARA issued a statement on today supporting the Executive Order signed by President Biden on July 9 that calls on the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to institute rules to curb anti-competitive restrictions that limit consumers’ repair choices. The Executive order includes dozens of specific initiatives, including a requirement that the FTC undertake a rulemaking on […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Automotive Recyclers Association, Right to Repair

Wendy Bradshaw Named Director of Community Engagement at Safelite Group

July 14, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

Wendy Bradshaw has joined the Safelite Group as the new director of community engagement. Bradshaw brings a wide breadth of experience to the company and will lead the Safelite AutoGlass Foundation, dedicated to promoting the health and well-being of families in the communities where our associates live and work. “I am thrilled Wendy has joined […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: People, Safelite

Federal Trade Commission Plans Vote on Right to Repair Policy Statement at July 21 Meeting

July 13, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

Commission to consider issuing statement on manufacturer repair restrictions based upon its Nixing the Fix report and Hart-Scott-Rodino prior notice and approval of merger process. Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina Khan announced that an open meeting of the Commission will be held virtually on Wednesday, July 21. As part of the meeting, the FTC will […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Federal Trade Commission, Regulations, Right to Repair

Classic Collision Adds Brownfield Collision Repair Center in California

July 13, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

Classic Collision, LLC announced its newest collision repair center opening in Santa Ana, Calif. With the addition of the 19,000 sq. ft. brownfield location, Classic Collision now operates a total of 79 repair centers in Georgia, Florida, Alabama, South Carolina, California, and Alaska. Classic Collision Santa Ana can be found about 32 miles SE of […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: California, Classic Collision, Openings

Crash Champions Acquires Two Collision Repair Centers in Ohio

July 13, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

Crash Champions, LLC announced the acquisition of two Centerline Auto Body collision repair centers in Ohio. With the addition of the new locations at 8000 Pearl Road in Strongsville and 2780 Albrecht Ave. in Akron, Crash Champions now has 12 collision repair centers across the state. This transaction strategically supplements the Company’s earlier acquisitions of […]

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

CAPA Joins List of Groups Applauding Executive Order Promoting Right to Repair

July 13, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Certified Automotive Parts Association (CAPA), the independent non-profit standard-setting and certification organization for automotive collision repair crash parts, applauds President Biden’s executive order designed to promote competition in the U.S. economy. The order encourages the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to issue new rules promoting a “right to repair”- which allows consumers the ability to […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Certified Automotive Parts Association, Regulations, Right to Repair

IAA Announces New Payment Option for UK Buyers

July 13, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

IAA, Inc. (NYSE: IAA) announced that its UK-based business unit has expanded its payment offerings through the addition of Payit by NatWest, a fast, safe and secure mobile transaction and digital payment solution. Using Payit, IAA buyers can make payments directly from their bank accounts for vehicles purchased. “Payit saves our buyers time and creates […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Insurance Auto Auctions, United Kingdom

Liberty Mutual to Acquire State Auto Group

July 12, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

Addition of super-regional insurer is anticipated to make Liberty 2nd-largest independent agency carrier in U.S. Liberty Mutual Holding Company Inc., State Automobile Mutual Insurance Company and State Auto Financial Corporation (NASDAQ: STFC) announced today that they have signed a definitive agreement for Liberty Mutual to acquire State Auto Group, a super-regional insurance holding company headquartered […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Liberty Mutual Insurance, State Auto Insurance

Registration for the MSO Symposium’s 10th Annual Event is Now Open

July 12, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Automotive Service Association (ASA) announced that registration is now open for the 2021 MSO Symposium, taking place as an in-person event in Las Vegas, Nev. at the Mandalay Bay on November 1st, the Monday of the SEMA/AAPEX show. For those interested in registering for the 2021 event, please be advised that attendance is limited […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Automotive Service Association, MSO Symposium

Utica National and AASP/NJ to Award $5,000 Tool Grant at Northeast Trade Show

July 12, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

Thanks to a donation from the Utica National Group Foundation, the Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of New Jersey (AASP/NJ) plans to award a $5,000 Snap-On tool grant to a rising young technician employed at a member shop. AASP/NJ Allied Board Member Joe Amato, Sr. of Amato Insurance Agency, a division of World Insurance Associates, […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AASP/NJ

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