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Auto Insurance Market Shifts as Customer Satisfaction Drops

June 10, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

J.D. Power reports insurers shifting focus to high-value client acquisition and retention. Regional insurers lead in satisfaction in many markets. Auto insurers have returned to profitability after years of losses, but a new study shows they face significant challenges retaining customers as satisfaction levels decline. The J.D. Power 2025 U.S. Auto Insurance Study found that […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Auto Insurance, Customer Satisfaction, J.D. Power

NOVUS Glass Adds Location in Ontario, Canada

June 10, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

Erik Smith, owner of Windsor Tire Inc. and TIRECRAFT, opened a NOVUS Glass location in Windsor, Ontario, Canada today, expanding his automotive services to include auto glass repair and replacement. The new shop adds glass services and advanced calibration capabilities to Smith’s existing tire and mechanical repair operation. NOVUS Glass is part of Fix Network’s […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Auto Glass, Canada, Fix Network Canada, Network Affiliations, Novus Glass, Ontario

NC Insurance Commissioner Settles Auto Insurance Rate Case at 5% Increase

June 10, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey announced a settlement with the N.C. Rate Bureau that will increase automobile insurance rates by an average of 5% statewide, avoiding a scheduled hearing on the matter. The settlement represents a significant reduction from the Rate Bureau’s original request filed in February for a 22.6% average increase, as reported […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Insurance Commissioner, North Carolina, Premiums

SEMA Show to Host TechForce Foundation National Technician Awards for First Time

June 10, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

The SEMA Show will present the 7th Annual Techs Rock Awards on its main stage this November, marking the first time the automotive aftermarket trade show has hosted the national technician recognition program. The awards ceremony, scheduled for November 5 in Las Vegas, Nev. during the 2025 SEMA Show, will honor students and working professionals […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Awards, SEMA Show, TechForce Foundation, Workforce Development

UTI, NAPA Launch 8th Annual Summer Training Program for High School Students

June 10, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

Universal Technical Institute and NAPA Auto Parts announced their eighth annual Summer Ignite program Monday, offering three-week automotive and motorcycle repair training sessions to high school juniors across 14 campuses nationwide. The program addresses workforce shortages in the automotive repair industry by providing hands-on training to students considering careers outside traditional four-year colleges. Students who […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Career and Technical Education, NAPA, Universal Technical Institute

AASP/NJ Backs Recently Introduced Right to Appraisal Bill

June 9, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

Association had previously held educational session for its members on benefits of third-party appraisals to settle collision repair cost disputes. The Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of New Jersey (AASP/NJ) announced its support of proposed legislation in the Garden State that would require all automobile insurers to include a provision in their policy allowing for a […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AASP/NJ, Appraisal Clause, legislation, New Jersey

PPG’s SEM Products Named Exclusive Distributor of 4Plastic Collision Repair Products in US, Canada

June 9, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

PPG (NYSE: PPG) announced its SEM Products division has secured exclusive U.S. and Canadian distribution rights for 4Plastic’s automotive repair products, the companies announced June 6. The agreement covers 4Plastic’s range of plastic repair, headlight restoration and texture coating products designed for collision repair shops. SEM will distribute the products through its existing network across […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: 4Plastic Repair, Agreements Signed, Plastic Repair, PPG, SEM Products

Fix Auto UK Trains 200th Mental Health First Aider

June 9, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

Fix Auto UK has trained its 200th certified Mental Health First Aider, reaching the milestone nearly three years after launching the employee wellness program in May 2022. Matthew Hewitt, a Vehicle Mechanical, Electrical and Trim (MET) technician at Fix Auto Leeds North, became the 200th team member to complete the training during a recent two-day […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Fix Auto UK, Mental Health, United Kingdom

SCRS Announces New Chairman, Board Members

June 9, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

The Society of Collision Repair Specialists has appointed Michael Bradshaw as its new chairman, the organization announced June 6. Bradshaw, vice president of K&M Collision in North Carolina, previously served as vice chairman. He succeeds Amber Alley, manager at Barsotti’s Body & Fender, who will remain on the board as immediate past chair. The leadership […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: People, Society of Collision Repair Specialists

Classic Collision Acquires Repair Facility in Alabama

June 6, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

Classic Collision, LLC announced the acquisition of Advanced Collision of Semmes, Inc. in Semmes, Ala. Advanced Collision of Semmes is a locally owned and operated auto body repair that has operated for over 23 years. Classic Collision, founded in 1983 in Atlanta, Georgia, operates 339 collision repair facilities nationwide.

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Alabama, Classic Collision

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