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CARSTAR Adds Collision Repair Center to Network in Illinois

December 13, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

CARSTAR Auto Body Repair Experts announced the addition of CARSTAR Imperial Auto Works, located at 3620 Oakton St., Skokie, Ill., to its network of independently-owned collision repair centers. The center is owned by Jake Grinshpun. “We continue to expand our presence in the Chicago region and are proud to welcome CARSTAR Imperial Auto Works and […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: CARSTAR, Illinois, Network Affiliations

PPG and ASE Name Brian Yoder Master Refinish Technician of the Year

December 13, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

Brian Yoder, a refinish technician from Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, was recently recognized as the PPG/ASE Master Refinish Technician of the Year. The award was presented to Yoder at a special reception on November 15, during the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) fall Board of Governors meeting at the Marriott Mission Valley in San Diego, […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: ASE, Awards, PPG Industries

Assured Performance Releases Network Management System

December 13, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

Assured Performance released their Certified Network Management System to all interested OEM and collision industry stakeholders. The web-based turnkey system offers end-to-end network management features in one system including tools such as 24/7/365 review and audit of all network members’ proof of compliance, on-demand and consumer awareness marketing, direct communications ability to shops and consumers, […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Assured Performance Network

Live Oak Bank Announces New Automotive Repair Lending Division

December 12, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

Live Oak Bank logo

Live Oak Bank announced it has officially launched a new lending division focused on financing for the automotive care industry.  The vertical marks Live Oak’s 16th industry specific lending division and will concentrate on businesses that provide quick lube services, tire centers, service and maintenance shops, collision repair shops, paint and body shops, and select […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Live Oak Bank

Mitchell Report Shows Collision Repair of Redesigned Vehicles Significantly More Expensive

December 12, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

Mitchell Fourth Quarter Industry Trends Report

Across redesigned vehicles studied in Mitchell Fourth Quarter 2017 Industry Trends Report, average front impact repair cost up 29 percent, rear impacts up 14 percent. New technologies increasing parts cost. Mitchell today released its Industry Trends Report (ITR) for the fourth quarter of 2017. In this edition, Mitchell executives share insights on how video chat […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Advanced Driver Assistance Systems, Industry Trends Report, Mitchell International

CARSTAR Kraemer Collision Center Moves to New Anaheim, CA Location

December 12, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

CARSTAR Kraemer Collision Center

CARSTAR Auto Body Repair Experts announced that CARSTAR Kraemer Collision Center, a member of the CARSTAR family since 2013, has moved to a new facility located at 2841 E La Palma Ave, Anaheim, CA, 92806. Owned by Joel J. Cuevas, Jorge Cuevas and Joanne Cuevas, CARSTAR Kraemer Collision Center was founded by their father Jorge […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: California, CARSTAR, Openings

Bob Egan Elected Chairman of University of the Aftermarket Foundation

December 12, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

The University of the Aftermarket Foundation board of trustees has elected its slate of officers for fiscal year 2018. Veteran aftermarket industry executive Robert Egan, MAAP, will serve as chairman of the foundation. Egan retired from Federal-Mogul in 2015. During his esteemed 36-year career, he held a series of executive roles of increasing responsibility, most […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: People, University of the Aftermarket Foundation

Boyd Group Acquires Collision Repair Center in Washington State

December 11, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Boyd Group Inc. announced the acquisition on December 5, of a collision repair center in Tumwater, Washington, which previously operated as Bernie’s Custom Paint and Collision Repair and has served the community for 43 years. The center is located one mile south of U.S. 101, the principal highway serving the Olympic Peninsula, and three […]

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

Robert Kirk Wins AASP/NJ Russ Robson Scholarship

December 11, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of New Jersey (AASP/NJ) announced this year’s recipient of the Russ Robson Scholarship, created in memory of the former AASP/NJ President. The scholarship was presented to Robert Kirk of County Line Auto Body in Howell, N.J. “Russ was a great personality, a dear friend, and had such a passion […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AASP/NJ, Russ Robson Award, Scholarships

GEICO Hiring for 500 Jobs for Expanded Virginia Beach Operations

December 11, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

GEICO announced it is adding to staff and expects to fill 500 positions in claims, sales, service, auto damage and the company’s management development programs. Candidates for these open spots need not have previous experience due to GEICO’s extensive training courses. More information about the expansion employment opportunities are available online. “One reason we were […]

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