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GM Announces Collision Repair Network Has Nearly 1,000 Dealer and Independent Facilities Enrolled

October 31, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Manufacturer also shares repair procedures for 2019 Silverado 1500 at SEMA show. General Motors’ Customer Care and Aftersales division announced that in just a few short months since it launched, nearly 1,000 dealers and repair facilities have begun enrollment in the GM Collision Repair Network to help with safe and proper repair of GM vehicles. […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: General Motors, OEM Certification, OEM Repair Procedures

Audatex Announces Predictive Analytics Solution to Help Insurers Choose the Optimal Collision Repair Shop

October 31, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Audatex, a Solera Holdings, Inc. company announced the launch of AudaTarget, its next-generation, online decision-support platform that integrates and analyzes two years’ worth of vehicle and repair data to help insurers determine if a vehicle involved in an accident is repairable or not, and if so, which shop is the best choice to make the […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Audatex, Direct Repair Programs, Predictive Analytics

Chief Announces Agreement to Distribute Celette Collision Repair Equipment in North and South America, China

October 31, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Distributors of Chief, part of Vehicle Service Group and Dover (NYSE:DOV), are now able to offer Celette’s full line of OEM-approved collision repair and measuring systems across most of North America, South America and China, the collision repair equipment manufacturers announced at the SEMA Show. The announcement expands on a heavy-duty product distribution agreement the […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, Celette, Chief Automotive Systems, Dover, Vehicle Service Group

Mitchell Announces Diagnostics System Achieves 300,000 Scan Milestone

October 31, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Mitchell International, Inc. announced that customers using its diagnostics system have surpassed 300,000 repair scans since its introduction last year. Mitchell solution, powered by Bosch, is now fully integrated into Mitchell’s Freedom Platform, leveraging integrated diagnostics to assist in proper and safe repairs “Integration of diagnostics into the entire repair and claims process is a […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Diagnostics, Mitchell International

Mopar Masters Guild Endorses OEC CollisionLink

October 31, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

OEConnection LLC (OEC) announced that the Mopar Masters Guild (MMG), comprised of parts professionals from Fiat Chrysler dealerships, endorsed its CollisionLink solution. The Guild met with OEC last week to learn about upcoming product enhancements, and to discuss how the continued relationship between the Guild and OEC can benefit both parties. OEC and the Mopar […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, electronic parts ordering, OEConnection

Collision Repair Education Foundation Announces Results of 2018 Fundraiser

October 30, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

$130,000 will go to support collision school and student programs. Next year’s event will be held July 23 in Indianapolis. The annual Collision Repair Education Foundation industry fundraiser, co-hosted by the automotive refinish business unit of PPG raised $130,000 through the support of attendees and sponsors who enjoyed a day of golf at the Trophy […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Collision Repair Education Foundation, Fundraiser, PPG Industries, Workforce Development

Fix Auto USA Announces Seven New Collision Repair Centers Added to Network in California

October 30, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Fix Auto USA announced the addition of seven California Franchise Locations, bringing Fix Auto USA’s total number of locations to 142. The additional locations expand Fix Auto USA’s geographic footprint in multiple California markets including: Northern California, San Diego, and Southern California. The locations include: Fix Auto Brea (Brea, CA), Formerly Sharper Image Collision; operated […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: California, Fix Auto USA, Network Affiliations

Abra Completes Acquisition of Cooks Collision

October 30, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Abra Auto Body Repair of America announced that its acquisition of 38 Cooks Collision repair locations closed on Friday, Oct. 26. The acquisition of Cooks is Abra’s largest single transaction in its 34-year history, and marks the company’s entry state of California. Abra first entered the West Coast region in 2013 with acquisitions in Washington […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: ABRA, Acquisitions, California, Cooks Collision

Scott Walton Elected New Trustee at Collision Industry Foundation

October 30, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Collision Industry Foundation (CIF) announced the election of Scott Walton from Sherwin-Williams to its Board of Trustees. Scott has been in the industry for over 15 years and with Sherwin-Williams for over 20 years in various responsibilities. Sherwin-Williams is a longtime supporter of philanthropic activities for organizations such as CIF. Trustee Casey Steffen from […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Collision Industry Foundation, People

AirPro Diagnostics Receives Notice of Allowance on Patent from U.S. Patent Office

October 30, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

AirPro Diagnostics announced it has received a “Notice of Allowance” from the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for U.S. Patent Application No. 14/849,084, for its process to remotely program vehicles across the internet utilizing vehicle manufacturer (OEM) software.  “We are proud to receive recognition from the federal government and its examiner for official […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AirPro Diagnostics, Patents

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