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CARSTAR Adds Two Collision Repair Centers to Network in Canada

May 3, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

CARSTAR Canada announced the opening of two new collision repair centers to its network in the province of Alberta. CARSTAR Edmonton Parsons Road, a 13,000 sq. ft. facility located at 9921 – 29 Avenue Northwest, Edmonton, is owned and operated by multi-store owner, Vinod Patel. Patel has over 33 years of experience in the auto […]

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

ALLDATA Signs Reseller Agreement with CAB Group AB in Sweden

May 3, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

ALLDATA Europe GmbH, an affiliate of ALLDATA LLC, announced it has signed a reseller agreement with CAB Group AB. Headquartered in Sweden, CAB Group AB has branch offices in Norway, Germany, and Finland. Its software systems and services streamline repair processes for customers in the automotive repair and estimating sectors, including more than 3,000 workshops […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, Alldata, Europe

Allstate Reports Improved Earnings as Auto Claim Reduction Offsets Increased Catastrophe Losses

May 3, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

Allstate Q1 2017

Mild winter reduced auto claim expenses. The Allstate Corporation (NYSE:ALL) yesterday reported financial results for the first quarter of 2017. “We are off to a strong start in 2017 on both operating priorities and strategic initiatives. The value of providing customers a broad range of protection products across North America was evident as significant catastrophe […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Allstate Insurance, Earnings

Registration Open for October 4-7 Assured Performance Conference

May 3, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

Assured Performance announced that registration is open for its 2017 OEM Certified Collision Care Provider Conference to be held October 4-7 in Phoenix, Ariz.  This year’s conference theme is  “OEM Certification 2.0: Reaching the Next Frontier.” Assured Performance along with their strategic partners, FCA, Ford, Nissan, Hyundai, Enterprise, and others will host a content-filled conference […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Assured Performance Network

Mark Ilijanic Appointed SVP Parts & Vehicle Logistics at Volkswagen Group of America

May 2, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. announced that Mark Ilijanic, 41, has been appointed Senior Vice President Parts & Vehicle Logistics, effective immediately. In this position, Ilijanic will oversee the operations of logistics and distribution of Parts and Vehicles for the Volkswagen and Audi brands. He will report directly to Anu C. Goel, Executive Vice President, […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: People, Volkswagen

AASP-MN Announces 2017-18 Board of Directors

May 2, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of Minnesota (AASP-MN) announced its 2017-18 Board of Directors.  The Association welcomed Randy Notto, Lenfer Transmission & Automotive, Lino Lakes and Matthew Feehan, American Auto Body, Brooklyn Park, to the Board.  They join other members of the Board, including: Wayne Watson, Autoworks Automotive Service Center, Woodbury – President Greg […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AASP-MN, Board of Directors, People

Mitchell Honors Collision Repair Facilities With 15th Annual AutocheX Premier Achiever Awards

May 2, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

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Mitchell International announced the winners of the 2016 AutocheX Premier Achiever Awards, honoring top performing collision repair facilities throughout the United States for their superior customer service and support. A complete list of 2016 award winners is available online. “The AutocheX Premier Achiever Awards recipients demonstrate the impeccable customer satisfaction and support all repair facilities […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AutocheX, Awards, Mitchell International

Collision Repair Education Foundation Student Resume Database Accepting Submissions

May 1, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Collision Repair Education Foundation’s online database of high school and college resumes is accepting student resume submissions. Students who are seeking full time jobs, part time jobs, or internships in the industry are invited to submit a resume to the database online at www.collisionrepaircareers.org before graduation. The database is a way for collision students, […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Career Fairs, Collision Repair Education Foundation

CIECA Announces Project to Incorporate Diagnostic Scan Data into the BMS Standards

May 1, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Collision Industry Electronic Commerce Association (CIECA) announced it will begin work on a new project to implement the exchange and transmission of collision repair diagnostic scanning results within its Business Message Suite (BMS) standards. “Vehicle Scanning has become an integral part of the entire repair process on certain vehicles. Pre-repair and Post-repair scanning has […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Collision Industry Electronic Commerce Association, Diagnostics, Standards

Facing Modest Rate Increases, Auto Insurers Increase Reliance on Service, Agents

May 1, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

J.D. Power U.S. Insurance Shopping Study 2017

Latest J.D. Power Auto Insurance Shopping research shows reliance on customer service to drive satisfaction. Erie Insurance tops satisfaction ranking for fifth consecutive year. Amid a second straight year of stagnant auto insurance shopping activity and modest rate increases, auto insurance companies have grown increasingly reliant on great customer service, personalized advice and strong agents […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Auto Insurance, J.D. Power

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