Acquisition marks entry into state. The Boyd Group Inc. announced the acquisition of two collision repair centers in Farmington and Rogers, Arkansas. The acquisition marks the Boyd Group’s entry into the state of Arkansas. The new Gerber Collision & Glass locations previously operated as Northwest Arkansas Collision Center, originating in 2007 in Farmington and expanding […]
Arkansas Dealer to Pay $27,000 to Settle EEOC Disability Discrimination Lawsuit
Federal agency charged Crain Automotive Holdings denied employee an accommodation for anxiety and depression, then fired her. Crain Automotive Holdings, Inc., an automotive dealer with over 20 locations and three collision repair centers in Arkansas, will pay $27,100 to a former employee as part of the settlement of a disability discrimination lawsuit brought by the […]
IAA Announces Branch Expansions in Five States
Insurance Auto Auctions, Inc. (IAA), a business unit of KAR Auction Services (NYSE:KAR), announced expansions at branches in five states. The expansions have added more than 110 acres to IAA’s footprint in Alabama, Arkansas, Minnesota, New York, and Texas to address sellers’ logistical needs and provide increased inventory options for buyers. “By anticipating our current […]
Alloy Wheel Repair Specialists Acquires AWRS Midwest
Alloy Wheel Repair Specialists, LLC (AWRS) announced the acquisition of AWRS Midwest effective December 11. The acquisition includes locations in the following cities: St. Louis, Missouri Kansas City, Missouri Kansas City, Kansas Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Northwest Arkansas (Fayetteville, Fort Smith) Central Arkansas (Little Rock) Northern Louisiana (Shreveport, Bossier) East Texas (Tyler, Longview, Nacogdoches) Mike Riley, […]
Service King Opens Collision Repair Center in Arkansas
Service King Collision Repair Centers announced the opening of a new location in Little Rock, Arkansas. The repair center is located at 1403 Rebsamen Park Road near downtown Little Rock and continues Service King’s ongoing national growth strategy. With the new repair center, Service King now grows to seven Arkansas locations and a total of […]
Insurance Auto Auctions Expands Presence in Seven States
Company now operates 173 locations in the U.S. and Canada. Insurance Auto Auctions, Inc. (IAA), a business unit of KAR Auction Services (NYSE:KAR), today announced the strategic expansion of auction locations in Arkansas, Idaho, Indiana, Louisiana, Maine, Pennsylvania and Oregon. IAA facilities now occupy 173 locations in the U.S. and Canada. “Our increased land capacity […]
Arkansas Collision Repair Parts Bill Dies in Committee
Automotive Service Association thanks collision repairers for speaking up in advance of hearing. The Automotive Service Association (ASA) reports that the Arkansas House Insurance and Commerce Committee voted down Arkansas Senate Bill 291 (SB 291), introduced by state Sen. Greg Standridge, R-16, by a voice vote. SB 291 would have repealed Arkansas’ requirement for the […]
ASA Opposes Arkansas Collision Repair Part Disclosure Bill
The Automotive Service Association (ASA) is encouraging collision repair industry members to oppose Arkansas Senate Bill 291 (SB 291) (SB 291), that seeks to repeal the requirement that original equipment collision repair parts be used when a vehicle is under warranty. ASA encourages all interested parties to visit the Alert Section its legislative website to […]
Arkansas Bill Seeking to Eliminate OEM Collision Repair Parts Requirement Approved By Senate
Measure referred to House Insurance and Commerce Committee. Arkansas Senate Bill 291 (SB 291), that seeks to repeal the requirement that original equipment collision repair parts be used when a vehicle is under warranty, was approved by the State Senate by a vote of 21-9 with 1 abstention. Three members did not vote. Introduced by […]
Arkansas Bill Seeks to Eliminate OEM Collision Repair Parts Requirement
Legislation seeking to eliminate requirement to use OEM collision repair parts during warranty period scheduled for hearing tomorrow. Arkansas Senate Bill 291 (SB 291), that seeks to repeal the requirement that original equipment collision repair parts be used when a vehicle is under warranty, is scheduled for a hearing tomorrow at 10 a.m. before the […]