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California Color Source Approved for Spies Hecker Field Certifications

September 24, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

California Color Source, the independent PBE distributor servicing Northern California, announced that Jeremiah Montoya and Alex Castillo both completed the Spies Hecker Field Certification trainer program. “Becoming only 2 of 5 people in California qualified to deliver Field Certifications for our clients is extremely important while training centers are running at limited capacities due to […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: California, California Color Source, Certification, Spies Hecker

Dave Martin Named Director of Operations at DCR Systems

September 24, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

DCR Systems announced that Dave Martin has been named director of operations. In his new role, Martin will lead operational standards across all the company’s markets, including Ohio, New York, North Carolina and Massachusetts.  “Over the past several years, David has displayed an amazing ability to build future company leaders,” said Michael Giarrizzo, CEO of […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: DCR Systems, People

CSN Adds Collision Repair Center to Network in Alberta

September 23, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

CSN Collision Centres announced the addition of CSN Darv’s located in Lloydminster, Alberta, Canada, roughly 3-hours east of Edmonton, to its collision repair network. Formerly known as Darv’s Autobody, CSN Darv’s has been serving the Lloydminster community since 1979. Neil Wilkinson began his career in collision repair in 1983 and after spending more than 25 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Alberta, Canada, CSN Collision Centres, Network Affiliations

AASP/MA Hosts 84 Golfers at Association Fundraiser

September 23, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

On September 16, the Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of Massachusetts (AASP/MA) hosted its annual Golf Outing at the Blackstone National Golf Club in Sutton. The event, a fundraiser for the association, helps further its mission of protecting consumers and the collision repair industry in Massachusetts. “We had a very successful day and were able […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AASP/MA, Golf Outing, Massachusetts

Secure Vehicle Interface Demo Illustrates Vehicle Data Access Solution for European Regulators

September 23, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

Secure Vehicle Interface

The Auto Care Association, along with Michelin and Enterprise Holdings, produced a demonstration on September 8 for the European Commission and other interested constituents around the world on the Secure Vehicle Interface (SVI). SVI is a standards-based technology that enables cyber secure access to in-vehicle data to trusted third parties. The European Commission is currently […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Auto Care Association, Diagnostics, Enterprise Holdings, European Commission, Michelin, Right to Repair, Secure Vehicle Interface

UTI Launches Blended Learning Initiative

September 23, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

Universal Technical Institute (NYSE: UTI) is evolving its learning model and will blend UTI’s hands-on training with instructor-facilitated online instruction. The learning model will not only increase access for students but will also better prepare them to be life-long learners. Students will continue to receive the industry-aligned hands-on lab training UTI is known for and […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Online Training, Universal Technical Institute

Consumer Groups Say Auto Insurers Reap Tens of Billions in COVID Windfall Profits

September 22, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

CFA Covid Claims in Texas and Massachusetts

Groups accuse State Insurance Commissioners of being asleep at the wheel as insurers profit from reduced driving. Demand ongoing premium rebates. The Consumer Federation of America (CFA) and the Center for Economic Justice (CEJ) took state Insurance Commissioners to task for failing to prevent what it calls “windfall auto insurer profits”as auto claims dropped when […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Accident Frequency, Center for Economic Justice, Consumer Federation of America, Coronavirus

Getaround Selects Snapsheet Digital Claims Management Platform

September 22, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

Snapsheet announced the expansion of a long-term partnership with Getaround. The carsharing platform that empowers users to instantly access and drive cars nearby selected the Snapsheet Claims platform to digitize and automate its claims processes. The Snapsheet platform enables Getaround to expedite repairs and process claims, maximizing vehicle availability across its nationwide marketplace. Getaround, which […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, Getaround, Ride-Hailing, Snapsheet

I-CAR Launches ADAS Resource Library

September 22, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

I-CAR ADAS Resources

The Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (I-CAR) announced the creation of an online Advanced Driver Assisted Systems (ADAS) resource library to provide the collision repair industry with a centralized information hub. The complimentary resource features news and information relevant to ADAS training, topics and trends, including insights from ADAS Subject Matter Experts within I-CAR […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Advanced Driver Assistance Systems, I-CAR, Recalibration

Sherwin-Williams Launches Quality App to Improve Collision Repair Process

September 22, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

Collision Core Quality App logo

Sherwin Williams Automotive Finishes announced the launch of its Collision Core Quality mobile app, available to collision centers as a single app purchase, that verifies and validates the repair process in real-time with a focus on error elimination and labor optimization. The app is the first of a planned suite of intelligent and fully-mobile applications […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Mobile App, Quality Control, Sherwin-Williams

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