CARSTAR Auto Body Repair Experts announced it has partnered with Automotive Training Coordinators (ATC) to simplify the I-CAR Gold Classification process for its collision repair facility owners. “The I-CAR Gold Classification process can be a challenging, time consuming and at times a frustrating process for our shops,” said Melissa Miller, Vice President of Operations for […]
Auto Body Express Chosen as Betag Flatliner Distributor
Auto Body Express, a PBE distributor with seven stores in the greater Tampa Bay and Florida Suncoast region, was chosen the distributor of the Betag Flatline ABE President Robert Watson says, “Too many body panels are being replaced today. Many insurance companies are grading body shops on their repair versus replace ratio. With Betag’s product […]
Canada’s Speedy Collision Deploys Mitchell RepairCenter Nationwide
Mitchell International today announced a partnership agreement with Speedy Collision to add Mitchell’s RepairCenter Premier solution across the network. Speedy is an emerging franchise multi-shop operator (MSO) with 25 shops throughout Canada. “We are proud to partner with Speedy to provide its leading network of franchisees with Mitchell’s industry leading body shop management solution,” said […]
Hyundai Selects OEConnection for Collision Repair Parts Ordering Solution
OEConnection LLC (OEC), the parts ecommerce technology leader for original equipment manufacturers’ (OEM) distribution networks, announced today that Hyundai Motor America has added CollisionLink to its Hyundai Go Genuine Collision Conquest program. The CollisionLink parts ordering and fulfillment solution will allow Hyundai’s network of dealers to access competitive pricing on eligible OE parts and expand […]
Sherwin-Williams Renews Partnership with Ford Paint and Body Technology Center
Ford Motor Company recently renewed its partnership with Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes through the Ford Paint and Body Technology Center. The Center, located in Inkster, Mich., assists in developing standards for collision repair for all Ford vehicles, including the research and testing of new repair materials, equipment and techniques. According to Jason Crager, OEM Business Development […]
Certified Collision Group and Enterprise Rent-A-Car Announce Alliance
The Certified Collision Group (CCG) and Enterprise Rent-A-Car announced the formation of a strategic alliance to support CCG’s growing national network of collision repair businesses. This agreement leverages the support of Enterprise’s growing ARMS Business Solutions technology offerings to benefit CCG affiliate collision repair locations across the country by increasing operating efficiencies, enhancing customer service […]
Mitchell Announces Parts Procurement Solution in Alliance with uParts
Mitchell Parts to integrate electronic procurement capabilities within Estimating and Repair Management to streamline workflow. Mitchell announced today its launch of Mitchell Parts, a fully integrated parts procurement solution to be offered to all collision repair shops and their existing suppliers. The solution will be powered by and created through a strategic alliance with uParts, […]
BASF and CARSTAR Extend 25 Year Partnership
BASF Automotive Refinish has signed an agreement with Driven Brands, extending its 25 year relationship with CARSTAR North America. As a preferred partner, BASF will continue to provide CARSTAR shops with its Glasurit and R-M paint systems across the United States. “We’re proud to continue to work with elite partners, like BASF, who allow us […]
Overall Parts Solutions Partners With Southeast Toyota Distributors
Overall Parts Solutions (OPS), the provider of parts procurement management systems to the auto collision repair industry, announced a partnership with Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) to provide its proprietary suite of technology tools for this area’s franchise dealerships and body shop customers. Branded PartsEdge 2.0 by SET, it is expected to be operational by […]
Certified Collision Group and BASF Announce Alliance
The Certified Collision Group (CCG) announced the formation of an alliance with BASF Automotive Refinish to support collision repair businesses across the nation that are both performance-driven and OEM Certified. CCG and BASF have agreed to work together closely to identify independent repairers that meet CCG’s qualifying criteria. Those identified top performers that become CCG […]