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Montana Announces $5 Million in Additional Payments to Consumers Following State Farm Review of Auto Loss of Use and Third-Party Liability Claims

October 18, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Troy Downing, the Montana Commissioner of Securities and Insurance (CSI) reported that State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. has reviewed an additional 18,000 claims after being fined $4 million in a CSI administrative action for unfair claims settlement practices. These reviews resulted in an additional $5.2 million paid to Montanans impacted by State Farm’s improper […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Fines, Insurance Commissioner, Montana, State Farm

PPG Reports Third Quarter Sales of $4.6 Billion

October 17, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Overall sales for the company were down 1% compared to last year. U.S. refinish sales up high single digit percentage despite lower collision claims. Announces sale of U.S. and Canada architectural coating business. PPG (NYSE:PPG) yesterday reported net sales of $4.575 billion for the third quarter of 2024, down 1% from $4.644 billion in the […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Earnings, PPG, Refinish

Doan Group Adds Franchise Servicing Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont

October 17, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

New owner managing comes from extended family of insurance appraisers and auto appraisal franchise owners. The Doan Group, a national provider of auto, specialty vehicle, equipment, and property appraisal and adjusting services, announced the addition of a new insurance claim appraisal franchise servicing Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont. Cassandra Caravella, the new franchise owner, hails […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Maine, Network Affiliations, New Hampshire, The Doan Group, Vermont

John Bean Tru-Point ADAS Calibration System Approved for Hyundai, Kia, Genesis Vehicles

October 17, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

The John Bean Tru-Point advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) calibration tool has been approved for use on Hyundai , Kia and Genesis vehicles. “We are honored that the Hyundai Motor Company has approved our innovative Tru-Point ADAS calibration tool for use on its vehicles,” said Nicola Cattabriga, director OEM for Snap-on Equipment. “Since it was […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Advanced Driver Assistance Systems, John Bean, Recalibration

European Automotive Aftermarket Calls for Urgent Regulatory Action on In-Vehicle Data Access 

October 17, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

As the automotive industry transitions toward a future shaped by data-driven services, the European Alliance for the Freedom of Car Repair (AFCAR), representing key stakeholders in the aftermarket sector, today called for immediate action to guarantee fair and open access to in-vehicle data. Among the members of AFCAR is the Association Internationale des Réparateurs en […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AIRC, CECRA, Data Access, Europe, European Alliance for the Freedom of Car Repair, European Commission, Regulations

Classic Collision Acquires New Location in The Florida Keys

October 16, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Classic Collision, LLC announced the acquisition of Conch Paint & Body in Key West, Fla. Conch Paint & Body, with twenty years of experience, is one of the largest family-owned collision repair shops in the Florida Keys. “Over the past decade, we have taken great pride in being a part of the collision industry and […]

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

Collective Partners with Mitchell to Power New Virtual Estimating Service

October 16, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

The program’s U.S. market introduction follows a successful, multi-year pilot program. Mitchell today announced that its software solutions are powering a new virtual estimating service from Collective Sourcing, LLC. Created for U.S. auto insurers, the service is designed to reduce claims processing time by combining Mitchell’s damage appraisal technology with auto technical specialists at Collective. […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, Collective Sourcing, Estimating Systems, Mitchell International

RepairPal and CrashBay Announce Partnership to Integrate Repair Network with Digital Marketplace

October 16, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

RepairPal, the provider of automotive repair information and services, and CrashBay, a digital marketplace for collision repair solutions, have entered into a strategic partnership to provide consumers with an integrated platform that connects them to trusted auto and collision repair centers across all 50 US states and 10 Canadian provinces, streamlining vehicle maintenance and collision […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, CrashBay, RepairPal

ProColor Collision Franchisee Opens Second California Collision Repair Center in 18 Months

October 16, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

ProColor Collision franchisee Javier Vargas opens his second location, ProColor Collision San Marco, in less than 18 months, expanding his ability to provide quality collision repair services to area residents and businesses. ProColor Collision San Marcos, located at 1895 Diamond Street, is a brand-new facility equipped with the latest tools and technology. Vargas has more […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: California, Network Affiliations, ProColor Collision

AASP/NJ Announces New Jersey Automotive Industry Survey Launch

October 16, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of New Jersey (AASP/NJ) announced the launch of its 2024 installment of the New Jersey Automotive (NJA) Industry Survey.  AASP/NJ members are invited to share some information about their daily shop lives. New Jersey Automotive conducts the annual Industry Survey every fall, giving members of the Garden State automotive […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AASP/NJ

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