CARSTAR announced the opening of CARSTAR Intrepid Collision, a 9,400 sq. ft. facility located at 1206 E Vía Roma, in Colton, Calif. Owner David Sanchez originally entered the industry from the insurance side, supporting customers with their claims and repair experience. Eventually making his way onto the collision repair side as a store owner and […]
National Auto Body Council Opens Nominations for Board of Directors
The National Auto Body Council (NABC) announced it is now accepting nominations for seven open seats for its Board of Directors. Deadline for nominations is, September 1. Board candidates may be self-nominated or an industry professional nominated by three members of the National Auto Body Council (NABC). To qualify, the nominee must be either an […]
Wholesale Used Vehicle Prices Record Slight Uptick in July
Sales mix continues to shift towards trucks and younger off-lease vehicles. According to ADESA Analytical Services’ monthly analysis of Wholesale Used Vehicle Prices, after four months of year-over-year declines, average wholesale used vehicle prices registered a slight increase in July. However, this was primarily due, once again, to a shift in sales mix towards the […]
Don Keenan, Former CEO of Keenan Auto Body and Past Chair of SCRS, Passes Away
Don Keenan, former CEO of Keenan Auto Body, passed away Thursday, August 9 at the age of 64. Keenan was a participant in numerous industry groups. Keenan graduated from Penn State University in 1975, and received his Masters Degree in Education from Arizona State University in 1978. In 1979 Don joined his father in the […]
Collision Reporting Center to Open Next Month Hampton, Virigina
Accident Support Services International Ltd. (ASSI), facilitators of Collision Reporting to the insurance industry, announced the scheduled opening of its’ newest U.S. Collision Reporting Center (CRC) in partnership with the City of Hampton, Virginia and the Hampton Police Department in September 2018. Accident Support Services International Ltd., in partnership with insurers and local law enforcement […]
Copart Expands West Warren, Massachusetts Location
Copart, Inc. (NASDAQ:CPRT) announced the 22-acre expansion of its West Warren, Massachusetts location at 600 Old West Warren Road. “Our West Warren location is no stranger to expansions,” said Copart CEO, Jay Adair, in reference to its other recent expansion, announced last July. “Each expansion reflects our further commitment to service and efficiencies for our […]
Long Island Collision Repair Shop Ordered to Pay $400,000 in Back Wages, Damages, and Penalties
U.S. Department of Labor obtains consent judgment ordering Smithtown, N.Y. auto body shop to address overtime violations The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York has entered a consent judgment requiring Paul Dill Associates Inc. and its two owners, Paul Joseph Dill and Paul Jeremy Dill – doing business as Bi County […]
Report Shows Slight Increase in Number of U.S. Auto Dealers
Urban Science released statistics and insights from its 2018 mid-year Automotive Franchise Activity Report (FAR), indicating continued stability in the number of automotive dealerships in the United States. As of July 1, 2018, there were 18,252 dealerships (rooftops), a 0.2 percent increase from the January 1, 2018, total of 18,213. The number of franchises, or […]
Governors Highway Safety Association Report Examines Traffic Safety Issues of Autonomous Vehicle Safety
Automated vehicles will bring new and perhaps unanticipated traffic safety issues to the states. The Governors Highway Safety Assocation’s (GHSA) Preparing for Automated Vehicles: Traffic Safety Issues for States report outlines these issues and discusses how law enforcement and State Highway Safety Offices (SHSOs) should prepare for them. Funded by State Farm, the report analyzes market trends […]
Collision Repair Education Foundation Seeks Back to School Donations
The Collision Repair Education Foundation is inviting the industry to help ensure high school and college collision instructors have a great start to their fall semester by donating tools, equipment, consumables, and other items. Instructors work towards graduating properly trained, entry-level staff for industry employment but continue to face limiting budgets. “Now more than ever […]
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