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Justice Department Settles with Florida Towing Company for Illegally Selling or Scrapping Servicemembers’ Vehicles

September 11, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Justice Department announced it reached an agreement with ASAP Towing & Storage Company in Jacksonville, Fla, to resolve allegations that ASAP violated a federal law, the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA), by auctioning off or otherwise disposing of cars owned by protected servicemembers without first obtaining court orders. Under the agreement, ASAP must pay […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Florida, Lawsuits, Towing, U.S. DOJ

Sherwin-Williams Partners with Collin College for Collision Repair Training Program

September 11, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

Business services experts from the Automotive Finishes division of Sherwin-Williams recently assisted a team from Collin College in Allen, Texas, to build-out the school’s new Automotive Technology program. The school offers Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degrees in Collision Technology as well as certificate programs for metal and refinish technicians. The Sherwin-Williams team worked to […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Career and Technical Education, Sherwin-Williams, Texas, Workforce Development

CCC Reports Repairable Appraisals Down Almost 15% in August Compared to 2019

September 10, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

CCC Auto Claims Snapshot August 2020

U.S. auto physical damage repairable appraisals improved in August compared to the previous month as severe weather in several areas of the country bolstered comprehensive claims according to the CCC Auto Claims Snapshot for August. According to CCC’s latest report, overall repairable appraisal counts for the U.S. were down 14.9 percent in August 2020 versus […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: CCC Information Services, Claim Frequency

ASA Virtual Annual Business Meeting Scheduled for October 9

September 10, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

Due to COVID-19, the Automotive Service Association’s Annual Business Meeting  is going virtual. Originally scheduled for May and rescheduled for August, ASA’s annual meeting is now scheduled to be held online, for members only, on Oct. 9. “Due to two delays brought on by COVID, the ASA Board of Directors has announced that the normal […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Annual Meeting, Automotive Service Association

Sylvain Séguin Named Executive Vice President of Canada for Fix Network

September 10, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

Sylvain Séguin Named Executive Vice President of Canada for Fix Network

The Fix Network announced the appointment of Sylvain Séguin as Executive Vice President – Canada, effective August 31. Séguin joined the Fix Network in 2018 as Vice President of Operations. In this role, he had oversight of the operations teams for all brands in Canada which include Fix Auto, ProColor Collision, NOVUS Glass and Speedy […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Fix Network Canada, People

Collision Repair Education Foundation November 20 Fundraiser to Benefit Chicago’s Kennedy-King College

September 9, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

Kennedy-King College’s collision repair program, the only post-secondary collision program within the City Colleges of Chicago, will receive half of the funds raised during a Collision Repair Education Foundation’s (CREF) event at TopGolf Schaumburg on Friday, November 20th from 6-9 p.m. (CST). Funds raised during the networking event will help allow Kennedy-King’s collision program to […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Collision Repair Education Foundation, Fundraiser, Illinois

Boyd Group Acquires Two Collision Repair Centers in Arkansas

September 9, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

Acquisition marks entry into state. The Boyd Group Inc. announced the acquisition of two collision repair centers in Farmington and Rogers, Arkansas. The acquisition marks the Boyd Group’s entry into the state of Arkansas. The new Gerber Collision & Glass locations previously operated as Northwest Arkansas Collision Center, originating in 2007 in Farmington and expanding […]

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

Metromile and Ford Partner on Personalized Car Insurance

September 9, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

Metromile announced it is teaming up with Ford Motor Company to provide Ford connected vehicle owners with personalized car insurance to be more affordable and fairer. Ford is Metromile’s first agreement with a major manufacturer, and its models are the most popular domestic make among Metromile customers. Since its launch in 2012, Metromile has used […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, Ford Motor Company, Metromile, Usage-Based Insurance

BASF Launches Glasurit 100 Line Waterborne System

September 9, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

Glasurit, the premium refinish paint brand of BASF, introduced its most advanced waterborne basecoat system – 100 Line. Focusing on a new standard of sustainability, process efficiency and highest product quality, the new line meets the highest requirements of modern body shops. The 100 Line helps customers become more competitive and increase net profits, improve […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: BASF, Refinish, Waterborne

Automotive Warehouse Distributors Association Supports Massachusetts Right to Repair Ballot Initiative

September 9, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

Right to Repair Yes on 1 logo

The Massachusetts Right to Repair coalition expressed appreciation to the Automotive Warehouse Distributors Association (AWDA) for announcing its support for the YES on 1/Right to Repair ballot initiative. Proponents of the ballot initiative say it would protect consumer choice in car repair by allowing car owners to access to the diagnostic and repair data generated […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Automotive Warehouse Distributors Association, Massachusetts, Right to Repair

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