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BMW Expands Certified Collision Repair Center Program to Independent Repairers

May 14, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

BMW announced it will expand it Certified Collision Repair Center program to independent repair facilities from its current limit to dealer-owned collision repair centers. According to BMW, currently more than half of BMW U.S. dealerships own and operate a BMW Certified Collision Repair Center, meaning they meet rigorous BMW standards for training, parts, equipment, and […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: BMW, OEM Certification

NSF Offers Collision Repair Shop Certification Readiness Assessment

May 11, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

NSF International has launched an online collision repair shop certification readiness assessment. The questionnaire asks a series of questions about details of a collision repair facility’s operations and processes that provide an understanding of how the facility aligns with the requirements of NSF’s automotive collision repair shop certification program. NSF International’s independent, third-party collision repair […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Certification, NSF International

CARSTAR Adds Collision Repair Center to Network in Idaho

May 11, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

CARSTAR Auto Body Repair Experts announced its first location in Idaho has opened. CARSTAR of Hayden, an 8,000 sq. ft. collision repair center located at 1770 W Hayden Ave., in Hayden, Idaho, is owned by Greg and Rachelle Solesbee.  Greg Solesbee got his start in the collision repair industry with his family.  His father Wendell […]

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

New Jersey Governor Nominates Tracy Thompson as Insurance Fraud Prosecutor

May 11, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy officially nominated Tracy Thompson to become insurance fraud prosecutor of the Office of Insurance Fraud Prosecutor, a position which is subject to the advice and consent of the State Senate. Thompson has been acting insurance fraud prosecutor.  “I am confident that Tracy Thompson’s nomination as insurance fraud prosecutor will further […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Insurance Fraud, New Jersey, People

CARSTAR Adds First Collision Repair Center to Network in South Dakota

May 10, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Network now operates in 34 states in the U.S. CARSTAR announced the addition of its first collision repair center in South Dakota to its network of independently-owned collision repair facilities. With the addition, CARSTAR has expanded its U.S. footprint to 34 states. CARSTAR Collision Center-Rapid City, part of Granite Buick GMC and Granite Nissan, is […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: CARSTAR, Network Affiliations, South Dakota

Universal Technical Institute Reports Revenue Down 4.4% in Fiscal Second Quarter

May 10, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Universal Technical Institute, Inc. (NYSE: UTI) reported financial results for the fiscal 2018 second quarter ended March 31, 2018. Revenues for the quarter were $80.7 million, compared to $82.5 million for the prior year period. The year-over-year revenue variance was primarily attributable to a 4.4 percent decrease in UTI’s average student population. Operating expenses for […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Earnings, Universal Technical Institute

Consumers Union Says Uber, Waymo Crashes Raise Safety Concerns with Self-Driving Cars

May 10, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Consumers Union, the advocacy division of Consumer Reports, today called on companies developing automated driving systems, including Uber and Waymo, to take a safe and transparent approach to the testing and commercial use of self-driving vehicles. Crashes involving Uber and Waymo vehicles occurred recently during testing on public roads. Uber’s crash led the company to […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Autonomous Vehicles, Consumers Union, Uber, Waymo

Fix Automotive Network Conference Brings Brands Together in Niagara Falls

May 10, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Fix Auto Network 2018 Conference

The Fix Automotive Network (FAN), that consists of Fix Auto, Speedy Auto Service and NOVUS Glass, came together in Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada for their first national conference as one family with one vision. In 2017, Fix Auto World announced an agreement to purchase several glass and automotive aftermarket companies, previously owned by the Skidmore […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Annual Conference, Fix Auto

UK’s RAC Adds Telematics Diagnostic Monitoring and Repair Referrals to Usage-Based Insurance Program

May 10, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

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Insurer will monitor diagnostic trouble codes and offer preemptive maintenance alerts and referrals for its usage-based insurance customers Every driver taking out RAC Black Box Car Insurance who opts for complimentary RAC breakdown coverage or already has existing RAC roadside assistance coverage is now automatically being given access to the RAC’s new state-of-the art ‘connected’ […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Diagnostics, RAC, Telematics, Usage-Based Insurance

Knox Auto Parts Acquires Auto Recycling Facility in Alabama

May 9, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

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Knox Auto Parts announced it has purchased B&D Automotive in Birmingham, Ala., expanding the family owned business to its third automotive recycling facility. “When the opportunity to move in to the Birmingham market became available we felt it was a natural fit. Strategically the location gives us the ability to be in a large market […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Alabama, Knox Auto Parts, Recycler, Team PRP

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