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Fix Auto Launches Collision Repair Network in China

December 1, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

Announces network of 78 locations at launch event in Shanghai Steve Leal, President and CEO of Fix Auto World announced the launch of Fix Auto in China with an initial network of 78 collision repair centers. China marks the eighth country where Fix Auto operates. “China is a very exciting market for Fix Auto’s proven […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: China, Fix Auto

FinishMaster Acquires Autobody Supply Co. in Ohio

December 1, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

FinishMaster, Inc., a subsidiary of Uni-Select Inc. (TSE:UNS), announced it has completed the acquisition of nine Autobody Supply Company, Inc. (ABS) locations in central and southwestern Ohio, including Columbus, a top 30 US metropolitan area. “We are excited to welcome more than 60 new team members who share our value of partnership and unparalleled service,” […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, FinishMaster, Ohio, Uni-Select

Automotive Management Institute Adds News Collision Repair Online Courses

November 30, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Automotive Management Institute (AMi) announced the addition of two new Collision Repair Segment online courses. The new online courses, developed by Mike Cassata include Getting the Most Out of Your DRP and Photography and File Documentation. Each course is approximately 30 minutes long and provides AMi credits toward the organization’s Collision Repair Segment recognition […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Automotive Management Institute, Management Training

Profile of the Evolving North American Collision Repair Marketplace Report Projects Continued Consolidation

November 30, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

U.S. Top 10 MLO/MLN Repairers - 2015

Project Big 4 Collision Repair Consolidators will have 20 percent market share in 2020, up from 11.3 percent in 2015. The Romans Group released its 2015 Profile of the Evolving North American Collision Repair Marketplace, report. The report analyzes four U.S. segments: Four top independent consolidators ≥$20 million multiple-location independent and dealer operators, MLOs Franchise […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Collision Repair Market Profile, Romans

Study Finds Mutual Auto Insurance Companies Provide Best Value to Consumers

November 30, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

Paid Losses by Company Type

Report highlights significant difference in paid loss ratio between mutual, private and publicly-traded auto insurance companies. U.S. consumers effectively overpaid for auto insurance coverage by a stunning $101 billion in the last five years, a new study by insurance analytics company ValChoice has found. According to the company, 90 percent of consumers could have gotten […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Auto Insurance

Universal Technical Institute Fiscal 2016 Revenue Down 4.3%

November 30, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

UTI logo

Universal Technical Institute, Inc. (UTI), the leading provider of automotive technician training, today reported revenues for the fourth quarter ended September 30, 2016 of $86.9 million, a 4.1 percent decrease from $90.7 million for the fourth quarter of the prior year. The Net loss for the fourth quarter ended September 30, 2016 was $8.9 million […]

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

AASP/NJ to Auction Nub-Customized Harley Davidson at 40th Annual Northeast Trade Show

November 30, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of New Jersey (AASP/NJ) announced that they will be auctioning a customized 2017 Harley Davidson Softail Slim motorcycle at the 40th annual NORTHEAST Automotive Services Show. The bike will be displayed at the AASP/NJ booth, where two of the industry’s most talented artists will finish the customization on the […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AASP/NJ, Northeast Trade Show

Robert W. Mallon Acquired by Colours, Inc.

November 29, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

Colours Inc. logo

Robert W. Mallon Inc., the paint, body and equipment (PBE) distributor serving the collision repair industry from locations in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, has been acquired by Colours, Inc., the PPG Platinum paint distributor. Together with the Mallon Auto Paint locations in Warrenton, Pa. and Pennsauken N.J., Colours now operates 32 locations in New York, […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Colours Inc., New Jersey, PBE Distributor, Pennsylvania, R.W. Mallon Inc.

CAPA Introduces Mirror Standard

November 29, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Certified Automotive Parts Association (CAPA) announced today that its Technical Committee has approved the CAPA 701 Standard for the certification of aftermarket exterior mirrors and mirror components. This Standard specifies the certification requirements for passenger and driver side mirror assemblies, mirror glass, mirror housings and covers. The CAPA 701 Standard specifications include compliance to […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Certified Automotive Parts Association, Non-OEM Parts, Standards

CARSTAR Canada Adds Collision Repair Center in Ontario

November 29, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

CARSTAR Ottawa North (Ottawa Honda).

CARSTAR Canada announced the launch of CARSTAR Ottawa North (Ottawa Honda). The facility is located at 1075 Richmond Road, close to the downtown core of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. CARSTAR Ottawa North (Ottawa Honda) is owned by new franchise partner Vik Dilawri, who has over 25 years in the automotive industry. Dilawri states, “The CARSTAR brand […]

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

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