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ASA Details Annual Meeting Course and Instructor Offerings, Early Bird Registration Ends This Sunday

March 22, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Automotive Service Association (ASA) released additional details on the course offerings at its upcoming ASA Annual Business Meeting & Conference. “There’s something for everyone,” said Ray Fisher, ASA Executive Director. “It will give members and their staffs the opportunity to receive much-needed technical training and keep up with the latest in ever-changing technology.” The […]

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

FTC to Hold July Workshop on Product Repair Restrictions

March 22, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Auto manufacturer repair restrictions part of Federal Trade Commission meeting. Staff of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) will host a workshop on July 16, to examine ways in which manufacturers may limit third-party repairs. Staff confirmed to CollisionWeek that auto manufacturer repair restrictions will be one of the issues examined by the FTC. The FTC […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Federal Trade Commission, Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act

Registration Open for May 15-17 Paint, Body and Equipment Specialists Conference

March 22, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Auto Care Association announced registration is now open for its 2019 Paint, Body and Equipment Specialists (PBES) Conference. The two-and-a-half day event will be held May 15-17 in San Diego, Calif. at the Hard Rock Hotel. The PBES Conference is an annual education event that brings together the leaders of the automotive aftermarket paint, […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Annual Conference, PBES

Fix Auto USA Announces Market Leader Roster

March 22, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

At its first quarter meeting, Fix Auto USA ratified the roster of members on its Market Leaders committee. Their charter is to represent the needs of franchise members in their respective markets and advise the Fix Auto USA Executive Management team on business issues affecting the network. The Market Leaders have been in existence since […]

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Boyd Group Reports Record Revenue of CA$1.9 billion in 2018

March 21, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Collision repair facility operators same store sales Up 4.4 percent on per day basis. The Boyd Group Income Fund (TSE:BYD.UN) today reported its financial results for the fourth quarter of 2018 and full year ended December 31, 2018. Sales increased by 18.8 percent to CA$1.9 billion ($1.42 billion) from CA$1.6 billion ($1.23 billion) in 2017, […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Boyd Group, Earnings

Drew Technologies’ Diagnostics Approved by General Motors for its Collision Repair Network

March 21, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

DriveCRASH, Drew Technologies’ collision repair-focused diagnostic platform, has been officially approved by General Motors for its Collision Repair Network. GM approved DriveCRASH as a Diagnostic Scan Tool that can provide full OEM coverage, including read/clear diagnostic trouble codes (DTC), data PIDs, Special Functions/Output controls and SPS reprogramming.  DriveCRASH combines Drew Technologies’ CarDAQ-Plus 3 J2534 interface […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Approvals, Diagnostics, Drew Technologies, General Motors

Boyd Group Acquires Collision Repair Center in Washington State

March 21, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Boyd Group Inc. announced the March 18, acquisition of a collision repair center in Richland, Wash. This new Gerber Collision & Glass location previously operated as Atomic Auto Body and Detail and has served the community for 53 years from the same location. Richland is located at the junction of the Yakima and Columbia […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Boyd Group, Washington State

KSI Auto Parts Contributes Over $250,000 to Support Collision Repair Education System

March 21, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

KSI Auto Parts has provided more than $250,000 in financial and in-kind support for collision repair schools through the Collision Repair Education Foundation. KSI contributed $25,000 to support the Education Foundation in 2018 and started a program to donate parts to schools that has supplied $240,000 in parts. The monetary contribution assists the Foundation’s ability […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Collision Repair Education Foundation, Donations, KSI Auto Parts, Workforce Development

AASP-MN Legislative Initiative on OEM Collision Repair Procedures Cut Short

March 20, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

The AASP-MN announced its proposal to make it an unfair claims practice for an insurance company to refuse payment for a collision repair procedure that is called for by an original vehicle manufacturer was pulled from the House Commerce Committee Agenda last week, effectively ending prospects for passage this Legislative Session. The bill initially sought […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AASP-MN, legislation, Minnesota, OEM Repair Procedures

3M Announces New Business Segments and Leadership Appointments

March 20, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

On March 18, 3M announced the realignment of the company from five to four business segments. “We are continuing to advance 3M into the future, and today’s actions will strengthen our ability to meet the fast-moving needs of our customers,” said 3M CEO Mike Roman. “Our new alignment will leverage our business transformation progress, accelerate […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: 3M

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