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California Assembly Bill Expands Inspection of Safety Components, Allows BAR to Capture Industry Certifications

October 4, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

Bill changes rebuilt salvage vehicle inspection process and allows BAR to establish a process to prevent disclosure of non-fraud related enforcement actions if auto repair dealer completes specific remedial training. Auto industry groups are celebrating the passage of California Assembly Bill 471 that will expand the inspection of vehicle safety components and systems and revise […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Bureau of Automotive Repair, California, legislation

Report Says Car and Truck Insurers Confront Rapidly Rising Claims Costs

October 4, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

S&P Global Market Intelligence’s annual U.S. Auto Insurance Market Report projects combined ratio at 4-year high in 2021. Sharply higher costs to repair and replace vehicles will cause insurance companies’ underwriting profit margins to narrow significantly, projects S&P Global Market Intelligence’s annual US Auto Insurance Market Report. Published by S&P Global Market Intelligence’s Financial Institutions […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Auto Insurance, Claims Severity, Combined Ratio

AASP/NJ Executive Director Bryant Receives James Moy Award

October 4, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

At a special ceremony during the 2021 NORTHEAST Automotive Services Show, the Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of New Jersey (AASP/NJ) surprised Executive Director Charles Bryant by presenting him with this year’s James Moy Award for Dedication to the Automotive Industry. Bryant was “shocked and honored” to be recognized for his many contributions to the […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AASP/NJ, Awards

Asbury Automotive Group Acquires Larry H. Miller Dealerships and Total Care Auto

October 1, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

Transaction includes 54 new vehicle dealerships and 11 collision repair centers. Asbury Automotive Group, Inc. (NYSE:ABG) announced an agreement with the Larry H. Miller Group of Companies to acquire Larry H. Miller Dealerships, the eighth largest dealer group in the U.S., and Total Care Auto (TCA), Powered by Landcar. This transaction will diversify Asbury’s geographic […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Asbury Automotive Group

CAR Coalition Launches National Right to Repair Campaign

October 1, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

The CAR Coalition, a group of independent automotive parts and repair companies, associations and insurers committed to preserving consumer choice and affordable vehicle repair, has launched a multi-million dollar campaign in support of the right to repair movement and key legislative measures, including the Save Money on Auto Repair Transportation (SMART) Act and other bills […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: CAR Coalition, legislation, Right to Repair

SCRS Announces OEM Collision Repair Technology Summit Session on Electric Vehicles

September 30, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) announced the participating subject matter experts in the OEM Collision Repair Technology Summit session on Electric Vehicles (EVs). The panel discussion will be held Thursday, November 4th during the 2021 SEMA Show from 9:00 10:30 a.m. and will feature: Jennifer Goforth – General Motors | Director – Global […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Electric Vehicles, OEM, SEMA, Society of Collision Repair Specialists

Global Finishing Solutions Partners with Collision Repair Education Foundation, Ring Brothers on Helicopter Golf Ball Drop Fundraiser

September 30, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

Global Finishing Solutions (GFS) is partnering with famed custom car builder Ringbrothers and the Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF) for a sky-high fundraising event to support high school and college collision repair programs. More information and how to purchase golf balls is available online. Individuals from anywhere in the country can participate by purchasing golf balls […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Career and Technical Education, Collision Repair Education Foundation, Fundraiser, Global Finishing Solutions, Ring Brothers

SEMA Announces Projected Health and Safety Requirements for November Show

September 30, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

Based on current COVID-19 indicators and trends in Clark County, Nevada, attendees at the 2021 SEMA Show can expect that face masks will be required while indoors during the SEMA show taking place November 2-5, in Las Vegas, Nev. SEMA Show organizers will adhere to the safety measures that are required by state and local […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: SEMA

Boyd Group Acquires Collision Repair Center in Erie, Pennsylvania

September 30, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Boyd Group Inc. announced the acquisition of a collision repair center in Erie, Pa. This new Gerber Collision & Glass repair center operated as Jensen’s Target Collision for the past 72 years. Erie is located on the south shore of Lake Erie, it is the fifth largest city in Pennsylvania and the county seat […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Boyd Group, Pennsylvania

Service King to Open Collision Repair Center in Deer Park, Illinois

September 30, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

Service King Collision announced it recently began construction on an 11,200-square-foot collision repair facility, located near the intersection of Rand Road and Lake Cook Road. The facility is planned to open in November. “With 45 years of experience leading the automotive repair industry, Service King is proud to extend its services to Deer Park and […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Illinois, Openings, Service King Collision Repair Centers

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