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 […]
CARSTAR Canada Adds Collision Repair Center in Ontario
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 […]
Collision Repair Education Foundation Asks for Support on #GIVINGTUESDAY
Now in its fifth year, #GivingTuesday is a global day of giving. Observed on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving in the U.S. and the widely-recognized shopping events Black Friday and Cyber Monday, #GivingTuesday kicks off the charitable season, when many focus on their holiday and end-of-year giving. Donations to the Foundation can be made online. The Collision […]
Tony Harrison Named I-CAR Platinum/ASE Master Collision Repair and Refinish Technician of the Year
Tony Harrison of Bob Moore Collision Center in Moore, Okla. has been selected as the first ever recipient of the I-CAR Platinum/ASE Master Collision Repair & Refinish Technician of the Year award. Harrison has more than 46 years of experience as a collision repair technician and has been an I-CAR instructor for 25 years. He […]
Gene Crozat, Founder of G & C Auto Body, Passes Away
Gene Crozat, the founder of Santa Rosa, California-based G & C Auto Body died November 22 at the age of 72. Crozat opened G&C Auto Body with a partner in 1972 and built it into a recognized North Bay brand, with 11 locations in four counties in California with more than 200 employees. According to […]
LKQ Acquires Equity Interest in Mekonomen Group
LKQ Corporation (LKQ) today announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire an equity interest in Mekonomen AB (MEKO.ST) from Axel Johnson AB (AXJ). Headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, Mekonomen Group is an independent car parts and service chain in the Nordic region of Europe, offering a wide range of products including spare parts […]
PBES 2017 Conference Dates Announced
The Paint, Body and Equipment Specialists (PBES) segment community of the Auto Care Association announced initial planning details for the 2017 PBES Spring Conference, to take place May 16-18, 2017 in Chicago, Ill. at the Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile. “Innovate to Dominate” is the theme for the annual conference, providing unique opportunities for individuals […]
IHS Markit Reports Average Age of Light Cars and Trucks in U.S. Rises Again in 2016 to 11.6 Years
Also reports record number of vehicles in operation. The average age of light vehicles in operation (VIO) in the U.S. has once again climbed slightly this year, to 11.6 years, according to industry experts at IHS Markit (NASDAQ:INFO), a provider of business information and analysis for the global automotive industry. Registrations for light VIO, including […]
UK Insurance Association Calls for International Crash Data Standards for Autonomous Vehicles
Association of British Insurers and Thatcham call for standardized data set to help with liability assignment after a crash by an autonomous vehicle and to improve vehicle manufacturer systems. British insurers are leading efforts to have a standard set of data agreed at an international level which would be easily available in the event of […]
Fix Auto Canada Adds Collision Repair Center to Network in Alberta
Peter Polito, General Manager, Fix Auto Western Canada announced that Fix Auto Taber, Alberta, owned and operated by David Powell, is the latest Fix Auto shop to join the Canadian Fix Auto network, effective November 21. A seasoned industry professional of 40 years with 33 years of experience as a shop owner, David Powell is […]
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