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Fix Auto Canada Announces New Expanded Collision Repair Facility in Oakville, Ontario

July 7, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

Fix Auto Canada announced the opening of the newly relocated and expanded Fix Auto Oakville Central to its new home, located next to Kennedy Ford Sales Limited. Kennedy Ford Sales has been a fixture in the Oakville area for more than 50. Eight years ago, brothers and owner/operators Scott and David Nourse made the strategic […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Canada, Fix Auto Canada, Ontario, Openings

Volvo Adds I-CAR Gold Class Requirement to Collision Repair Certification Program

July 7, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (I-CAR) announced that its Gold Class designation been selected as a requirement for collision repair shops to participate in the Volvo Certified Collision Facility (VCCF) Program. “I-CAR commends Volvo and its commitment to requiring the Gold Class designation for its network repairers,” said John Van Alstyne, I-CAR CEO […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Gold Class, I-CAR, OEM Certification, Volvo

Sherwin-Williams EcoLean Level 2 Workshop Scheduled for August 29-30 in Chicago

July 7, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes announced it will hold its next 2017 EcoLean Level 2 workshop for collision repair facility operators on August 29-30 at the Hilton Chicago/Oak Brook Hills Resort & Conference Center. While there, the group will have the privilege of touring CARSTAR All Line Auto Body, one of the leading CARSTAR franchises in North […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Ecolean, Sherwin-Williams

Boyd Group Acquires Collision Repair Center in Washington State

July 7, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Boyd Group Inc. announced the June 27, opening of a Gerber-branded collision repair center in Spokane, Washington, the center previously operated as City South Auto Body of Spokane. “With this location, we now have a repair center on the south side of the city, complementing our other four centers,” said Tim O’Day, President and […]

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

Group 1 Automotive Acquires Beadles Group in UK

July 6, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

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Acquisition expands dealer group’s collision repair operations in the UK. Group 1 Automotive, Inc. (NYSE:GPI) announced the acquisition of Beadles Group Ltd, a large UK-based automotive retailer, which consists of seven brands across 12 dealerships in the southeastern portion of the greater London metropolitan market. The seven brands include Jaguar, Land Rover, Volkswagen, Skoda, Toyota, […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Group 1, UK

CARSTAR Canada Announces Expanded Express Ancaster Location

July 6, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

CARSTAR Canada announced the grand re-opening of CARSTAR Express Ancaster, located in Ancaster, Ontario. The collision repair facility is owned and operated by Sam and Rosa Saputo along with their sons, Joe and Paul Saputo.  “We’ve put a lot of work into expanding the offering at CARSTAR Express Ancaster,” says Paul Saputo. “Sam and Rosa […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Canada, CARSTAR, Network Affiliations, Ontario

Fix Auto Australia Adds Collision Repair Center to Network in Burnbury

July 6, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

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Fix Auto Australia announced the addition of Fix Auto Bunbury, owned and operated by Ryan Youngman, to the Fix Auto network, effective today. Shop owner Ryan Youngman got his start in the collision repair industry in 2008, by servicing paint shops that did not have their own paint department. In 2012, he purchased one of […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Australia, Fix Auto Australia, Network Affiliations

FTC and NHTSA Joint Workshop on Connected Cars Focuses on Privacy and Security Issues

July 6, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

Connected Cars

The Automotive Service Association (ASA) reported that the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) co-hosted a workshop yesterday on connected and automated vehicles. The program included panel discussions on connected vehicles, cybersecurity and individual privacy, which consisted of various stakeholder experts including the FTC, NHTSA, General Motors, the Consumer […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Automotive Service Association, Regulations, Telematics

Service King Acquires Collision Repair Center in Colorado 

July 5, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

Service King Collision Repair Centers announced it added its seventh Colorado location with the acquisition of Five Star Collision Center, Inc., a 22,000 square foot repair center located in Thornton, Colo. Five Star Collision Center will begin operating as Service King, effective immediately. “This is another proud step in Service King’s recent growth across Colorado,” […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Colorado, Service King Collision Repair Centers

AASP-MN to Host Night Out with St. Paul Saints

July 5, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Alliance of Automotive Service Providers – Minnesota (AASP-MN) announced it will host A Night Out with the Saints again this year. Deadline for registration is July 14. A downloadable flyer with more details about the event and registration is available online. “The last couple of years have been so well attended and so much […]

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