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Auto Care Association and Coalition for Auto Repair Equality Concerned Vehicle Manufacturers Will Comply with Massachusetts Right to Repair Act

June 7, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

Expanded Model Year 2018 requirements include OEM diagnostic and repair software access using industry standard interfaces. The Auto Care Association and Coalition for Auto Repair Equality (CARE) are concerned that all vehicle manufacturers will be in compliance with new Right to Repair requirements that will take effect for 2018 and later model year vehicles in […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Auto Care Association, Coalition for Auto Repair Equality, Diagnostics, legislation, Massachusetts, Right to Repair

Sherwin-Williams Release Third Quarter Training Schedule

June 7, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

Sherwin-Williams Q3 2017 Training Schedule

Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes released its third quarter 2017 training schedule outlining the courses taking place nationwide at training sites from July 11 through September 21, 2017. The series is designed to develop and enhance the skills of participants across a variety of courses, from Painter Certification to Color Adjustment and Blending. These courses address key […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Sherwin-Williams, Training Schedule

PPG MVP Business Solutions Group Video Examines OEM Collision Repair Procedures, Diagnostics

June 7, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

The 2017 PPG MVP Conference featured a panel discussion in which representatives from Audi, Toyota, Mazda and Collision Diagnostic Services (asTech) discussed their positions on OE repair procedures, system diagnostics, and recalibration.   In the video above you’ll hear from the experts as they take a deeper dive into the hundreds of onboard systems on […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Diagnostics, OEM Repair Procedures, PPG Industries, Scan Tool Usage

OEConnection Holdings Acquires UK-Based OEM Data Firm

June 7, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

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OEConnection Holdings, LLC announced today that it is acquiring Clifford Thames Group, a leader in automotive data creation and management. Headquartered in Chelmsford, England with offices in Detroit, Michigan; Melbourne, Australia; Krakow, Poland; Bonn, Germany; Paris, France; and Chennai, India, Clifford Thames (CT) creates and manages the data needed to repair and maintain vehicles for […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, OEConnection

Blackhawk Partners with 1Collision Network

June 7, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

Blackhawk, the collision repair equipment manufacturer, has been designated as a strategic partner by the 1Collision Network. With this designation, Blackhawk collision equipment products are a recommended choice for 1Collision Network body shop partner locations across the country. “We want to thank the 1Collision Network for choosing Blackhawk as a preferred provider of products for […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: 1Collision Network, Blackhawk, Snap-On, Supply Agreement

Thatcham Calls on Vehicle Manufacturers to Engage with Repair Industry to Address “Spiraling Cost of Repair”

June 6, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

According to the UK-Based Insurance Research body, average repair bills have increased by 32% over the last three years due to increasingly complex repairs. Thatcham Research is today delivering a call to action for vehicle manufacturers to urgently engage with the repair industry to halt spiraling costs. According to Thatcham, the motor insurer’s automotive research […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Advanced Driver Assistance Systems, Thatcham Research, United Kingdom

CARSTAR Adds Collision Repair Center to Network in Seattle

June 6, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

CARSTAR Auto Body Repair Experts announced the opening of CARSTAR ARA Collision Seattle at 946 N. 127th St., Seattle, WA 98133.  The CARSTAR location is co-owned by CARSTAR multi-store franchise owners Kevin Parsons and Jeff Middleton.  “We are thrilled to be opening our second CARSTAR location together,” said co-owner Parsons.  “Jeff Middleton and I began […]

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

BASF’s VisionPLUS Performance Group Participation Approved for I-CAR Credit

June 6, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

BASF’s VisionPLUS Performance Group program is now I-CAR–approved. In 2017, each Performance Group member will receive seven I-CAR Platinum points for meetings they attend, helping them maintain I-CAR Platinum status each year. “Our Performance Group community is growing and getting stronger each year,” said Craig Seelinger, BASF VisionPLUS Program Manager. “We continuously strive to develop […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: BASF, I-CAR

Solera Acquires Dutch Auto Insurance Software Company Colimbra

June 5, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

Solera Holdings, Inc. announced the acquisition of the Netherlands-based insurance software company, Colimbra Holding B.V. This is Solera’s second acquisition in the Netherlands during the last six months. In January, Solera announced the acquisition of Digidentity B.V., a provider of next-generation technologies that secure and authenticate online identities. Colimbra specializes in intelligent data management software […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Netherlands, Solera Holdings

ASA Urges Ohio Collision Repairers to Contact Legislators on Budget Amendment on Non-OEM Parts Disclosure

June 5, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

Proposal would shift burden of notifying customers about non-OEM parts from insurers to collision repairers. The Automotive Service Association (ASA) is urging collision repairers in Ohio to contact legislators over an amendment proposed for the Ohio budget legislation that would exempt insurers from providing notice to customers when non-OEM parts are used in a repair. […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Automotive Service Association, legislation, Non-OEM Parts, Ohio

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