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CARSTAR Adds Collision Repair Center to Network in Washington State

February 13, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

CARSTAR John’s Body Shop

CARSTAR announced the opening of CARSTAR John’s Body Shop, an 8,400 sq. ft. facility located at 5795 NE Minder Road, in Poulsbo, Wash. The facility opened as John’s Bodyworks in 1978 by John Ball. John’s nephew Joel Hanson grew up in this repair center, which sparked his interest for collision repair. As a body technician […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: CARSTAR, Network Affiliations, Washington State

Collision Repair Education Foundation Seeks Dealer Support for School Parts Donations

February 13, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF) announced the creation of its Part of the Solution initiative providing dealers and dealer groups an opportunity to support future technicians by donating leftover parts that would otherwise be discarded, allowing students to train on current model vehicles. “Our philosophy is a higher quality program will attract a higher […]

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

Arizona Insurance Department Director Steps Down

February 13, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

Arizona Department of Insurance and Financial Institutions logo

The Arizona Governor’s Office announced today that Arizona Department of Insurance and Financial Institutions Director Keith Schraad will be leaving his post for an opportunity in the private sector. Schraad’s last day as director will be today. Effective immediately, Christina Corieri, the Governor’s senior policy advisor, will serve as Interim Director of Department of Insurance […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Arizona, Department of Insurance, People

Metromile and Tokio Marine Expand Partnership with FNOL Technology

February 12, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

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Metromile, the pay-per-mile car insurance company in the U.S.  announced that Tokio Marine Group, Japan’s largest insurer, deployed the digital, first notice of loss (FNOL) product Metromile REPORT across its $13 billion auto insurance book. With Metromile REPORT, Tokio Marine expects to improve customer claims by enabling drivers to report accidents online and through its […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, Claims Technology, FNOL, Metromile, Tokio Marine

Audatex Provides Over $2 Million in Software Donations to Collision Repair Schools

February 12, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

Audatex, a Solera Company, donated over $2 million in software subscriptions to schools with collision repair educational programs in the United States in partnership with the Collision Repair Education Foundation, an initiative that provides students with the opportunity to learn on the same software utilized in today’s shops. An additional $25,000 donation from Audatex provides […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Audatex, Career and Technical Education, Collision Repair Education Foundation, Donations, Workforce Development

HD Repair Forum Releases Agenda for March 24-25 Collision Repair Event

February 12, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

The HD Repair Forum announced the release of its’ educational program and agenda for this years’ event dedicated to the heavy-duty collision repair market. The event takes place March 24-25 at the Worthington Renaissance Hotel in Fort Worth, Texas. Some of the topics on this year’s agenda include: Frame, Cab, and Trailer Repair Advanced Driver […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: HD Repair Forum, Texas

Carolinas Collision Association Meeting February 20 Features Streamlining Repair Processes, Insurance Commissioner Candidate

February 12, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

CCA February 20, 2020 Meeting Flyer

BASF’s John Shoemaker, Business Development Manager for BASF Automotive Refinish Coatings, will present on “Practical Production Processes” at the Carolinas Collision Association (CCA) Chapter Meeting on February 20 being held at at 6 p.m. at MobileTech, located at 5929 Market St. in Wilmington, N.C. Ronald Pierce, candidate for Insurance Commissioner of North Carolina, is also […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Carolinas Collision Association, Insurance Commissioner, Meetings, North Carolina

CARSTAR Franchisee Adds Second Collision Repair Center in Texas

February 11, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

CARSTAR Mansfield Paint & Body

CARSTAR announced the opening of CARSTAR Mansfield Paint & Body, a 7,000 sq. ft. collision repair facility, located at 780 W. Debbie Lane, #102, in Mansfield, Texas. The facility is the second CARSTAR facility for owners Steve Davis and Allen Massey, who also own CARSTAR Campbell’s Auto Body. Coming from 30 years in the banking […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: CARSTAR, Network Affiliations, Texas

Midwest Auto Body Trade Show February 27-29 in Des Moines

February 11, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Midwest Auto Body Trade Show, sponsored by the Iowa Collision Repair Association (ICRA), is back for 2020 and will be held February 27-29 at the Holiday Inn & Suites Des Moines-Northwest, located at 4800 Merle Hay Rd, in Urbandale, Iowa. The theme for the event is The Gloves Are Off. I-CAR has teamed up […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Iowa, Iowa Collision Repair Association, Midwest Auto Body Trade Show

Chad Counselman Steps Down as ARA President

February 11, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Automotive Recyclers Association (ARA) announced that automotive recycler and current ARA President, Chad Counselman, stepped down from his leadership position on the ARA Executive Committee effective February 10.  Counselman will remain on the Board of Directors and current First Vice President, Scott Robertson, will step in to serve the remainder of Counselman’s term.  Robertson […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Automotive Recyclers Association, People

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