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asTech Supports Association Statement on Use of Aftermarket Scan Tools

August 19, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

Diagnostic provider known for providing remote access to OEM tools will offer validated multi-brand diagnostic solution. Repairify, Inc., the parent of asTech, announced support for the recent positioning statement released from the Equipment and Tool Institute (ETI), Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA), and Auto Care Association taking a unified position on multi-brand scan tools in […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: asTech, Auto Care Association, Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association, Diagnostics, Equipment and Tool Institute, OEM Procedures, Repairify, Scan Tool Usage

Boyd Group Acquires Four Collision Repair Centers in Wisconsin

August 19, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Boyd Group Inc. announced the acquisition of four collision repair centers in Wisconsin. These new Gerber Collision & Glass repair centers operated under the same ownership as Eagle Collision Center in Eagle River, Island Collision Center in Minocqua, Quality Collision Center in Rhinelander and RJ Collision Center in Tomahawk. The Rhinelander location opened first […]

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

AAA Reports Owning a New Vehicle Costs Nearly $10,000 Annually

August 19, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

According to the latest research from AAA, the average annual cost of new vehicle ownership is $9,666, or $805.50 per month. The biggest factor pushing the nearly $10,000 annual price tag is depreciation. It accounts for 40% of all ownership expenses outpacing additional costs like fuel and maintenance. With low inventory at dealerships due to […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AAA, Vehicle Ownership Cost

U.S. Senators Call for FTC Investigation Into Tesla’s Driving Automation Systems Advertising

August 19, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Edward J. Markey (D-MA), members of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, voiced serious concerns about Tesla’s misleading advertising and marketing of its Autopilot and Full-Self Driving (FSD) features to consumers, and called on the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to launch an investigation and take enforcement action. The […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Federal Trade Commission, Senator Blumenthal, Tesla, U.S. Senate

John Hollingsworth Named Director of Location Development at 1Collision

August 19, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

1Collision announced John Hollingsworth as Director of Location Development. Hollingsworth will be responsible for the continued growth and development of 1Collision expansion of independent single and multiple location collision repair centers throughout the US.  Hollingsworth said, “I’m pleased to be the newest member of the 1 Collision team. I did my research before joining to […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: 1Collision Network, People

ProCare Collision Acquires Two Collision Repair Centers in San Antonio

August 18, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

ProCare Collision announced the acquisition of 410 Collision with two locations in the San Antonio, Texas metropolitan area. With the acquisition, ProCare Collision now has 45 locations. “This partnership with 410 Collision will help ProCare strengthen its ability to service more of the surrounding San Antonio community,” said ProCare CEO Vince Brock. “410 Collision has […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, ProCare Automotive LLC, Texas

NABC Extends Awards Nomination Deadline to August 27

August 18, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

The National Auto Body Council announced it is extending the deadline to August 27 for nominations for its NABC Changing and Saving Lives Award and the NABC President’s Award, which formally recognize individuals and companies for their leadership of and commitment to improving the collision repair industry. Information and a nomination form are available online. […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Awards, National Auto Body Council

Branch Insurance Selects Snapsheet

August 18, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

Snapsheet announced that Branch Insurance selected Snapsheet Claims software to deliver the modern claims experience to its rapidly-growing community. Using just a few pieces of information, Branch created a way to instantly bundle home and auto insurance. This technological superpower enables the insurtech to provide a frictionless experience and even offer insurance through its partners […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, Branch Insurance, Snapsheet

Boyd Group Acquires Collision Repair Center in San Diego

August 17, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Boyd Group Inc. announced the acquisition of a collision repair center in San Diego, Calif. This new Gerber Collision & Glass repair center operated as Qualtech Collision Center serving this market since 1997 and is located near the eastern border of San Diego. More than 3 million people reside in the San Diego metropolitan […]

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

NHTSA Opens Investigation into Tesla AutoPilot

August 17, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

Safety regulator identifies 11 crashes involving vehicles with Tesla’s driver assistance systems and in-road and off-road first responders. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) announced yesterday an investigation into the driver assistance systems performance in an estimated 765,000 Tesla Model Y, Model X, Model S, Model 3 from model […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Advanced Driver Assistance Systems, NHTSA, Tesla

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