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Fix Auto Medicine Hat Under New Ownership

March 6, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Fix Auto Canada announced the sale of its franchise collision repair center in Medicine Hat, Alberta and welcomed a new ownership team to the network. Pat Quinlan, President of the Sun City Ford Ltd. ownership group has added the Fix Auto location in Medicine Hat, Alberta to their portfolio. This location has been part of […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Alberta, Canada, Fix Auto Canada

Intertek Licenses CAPA Certification Program

March 2, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Jack Gillis retires as CAPA executive director. Intertek becomes CAPA’s certifying body globally. The Certified Automotive Parts Association (CAPA), the non-profit, standard setting and certification organization for non-OEM parts, and Intertek, have entered into a license agreement, granting Intertek exclusive rights to operate the CAPA certification program around the world. “Given CAPA and Intertek’s over […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, Certification, Certified Automotive Parts Association, Intertek, Non-OEM Parts

Snapsheet Expands to Canada

March 2, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Aviva Canada is Snapsheet’s first Canadian partner Snapsheet has expanded to Canada by partnering with insurer Aviva Canada. “We’re thrilled to expand our services to the Canadian market with a partner who works to provide cutting-edge solutions to its customers,” said Brad Weisberg, Snapsheet’s CEO and founder. “Aviva is an industry leader who shares our […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, Aviva Canada, Canada, Photo Estimating, Snapsheet

CIF Raised Over $59,000 at 8th Annual Gala Fundraiser

March 2, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Collision Industry Foundation (CIF) announced that its 8th annual Gala Fundraiser in Palm Springs, Calif. in January raised over $59.000 to support its Collision Industry Relief Fund. The Fund assists collision repair professionals who have lost their livelihoods from a natural disaster or other catastrophe. Most recently the fund supported flood victims in Houston/Texas […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Collision Industry Foundation

Australia’s AMA Group Added 14 Collision Repair Centers in First Half

March 2, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Revenue Up 27.4 percent in first six month of fiscal year to December 31. Costs of Blackstone Private Equity due diligence over AU$900,000 Australia’s AMA Group Ltd. (ASX:AMA) reported its results for the first six months of its Fiscal year that ended December 31, 2017. The firm reported revenue of AU$228.356 million ($176.9 million) for […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, AMA Group, Australia, Blackstone Group, Earnings, Private Equity

Subaru Launches Certified Collision Network with Wadsworth International

March 2, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Wadsworth International announced its recent partnership with Subaru of America, Inc. to launch their official certified collision repair program. The vehicle manufacturer’s focus on the owner and brand experience was instrumental in ensuring the collision program had neutral partnerships, allowing the branding to remain indicative of the Subaru experience. “Wadsworth is honored to have been […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AutoWatch, OEM Certification, Solera Holdings, Subaru, Wadsworth International

Boyd Group Enters Texas with Acquisition of Three Collision Repair Centers in Dallas Market

March 2, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Boyd Group Inc. announced the February 23, acquisition of three collision repair centers in the Dallas, Texas market. These centers were previously operated as Earth Collision Center. This operation was founded in Carrollton in 2010.With success in this market, additional locations were opened in The Colony and Dallas, in 2012 and 2017, respectively. Carrollton […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Boyd Group, Texas

State Farm Reports Auto Premiums Up 7.2% in 2017 While Claim Expense Declines

March 1, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

State Farm Auto Insurance Analysis 2014-2017

Auto insurance underwriting loss narrows to 2.8 billion in 2017 The State Farm property-casualty (P-C) group of companies today reported a combined underwriting loss of $6.5 billion in 2017 on earned premium of $63.9 billion, compared to an underwriting loss of $5.5 billion on earned premium of $61.7 billion in 2016. The 2017 underwriting loss, […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Earnings, State Farm

Fix Auto UK Adds Collision Repair Center to Network in Liverpool

March 1, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Fix Auto UK announced its third new franchisee in less than six weeks with the addition of Crossleys Accident Repair Centre to its network. They will now operate as Fix Auto Liverpool. Owner Martin Cross, who has been repairing vehicles for the last 21 years, got the keys to the 22,000 sq ft repair center […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Fix Auto UK, Network Affiliations, United Kingdom

Private Equity Firm Combines JN Phillips Auto Glass and TechnaGlass to Form TruRoad Holdings

March 1, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

CenterOak Partners LLC, a Dallas, Texas based private equity firm, announced the formation of TruRoad Holdings, Inc. through its investment in JN Phillips Auto Glass and subsequent combination with Techna Glass, Inc. According to the company together, the new firm is the second largest automotive glass and claims-management company in the United States. CenterOak’s investment […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, JN Phillips Auto Glass, Private Equity, TechnaGlass, TruRoad Holdings

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