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Australia NSW Government Launches New Mandatory Smash Repair Code of Conduct

March 31, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

Australia’s New South Wales (NSW) Government announced today the implementation of a new mandatory Code of Conduct, signed off by the motor vehicle insurance and repair industry. NSW Deputy Premier and Minister for Small Business, John Barilaro, said the Code would lift industry standards by helping to reduce disputes between insurers and repairers and lead […]

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Fix Auto Adds Collision Repair Center to Network in Australia

March 22, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

Fix Auto Australia Head of Business Terry Feehan announced that Fix Auto Morley, Western Australia (WA), owned and operated by Travis Arnold, is the latest shop to join Fix Auto’s Australian network. Fix Auto Morley, formerly known as D & W Panel Beating recently relocated to a new space, boasting a spacious 1100 sq. m. […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Australia, Fix Auto, Network Affiliations

Australia Automotive Aftermarket Association Raises Concern About Independent Access to OEM Technical Information

February 3, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

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Believes the U.S.-based National Automotive Service Task Force (NASTF) model could benefit Australian repairers and consumers. As part of its seven year long consumer Choice of Repairer campaign the Australian Automotive Aftermarket Association (AAAA) met with auto service and repair industry leaders and workshop operators in Perth this week to discuss open and fair competition […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Australia, Australian Automotive Aftermarket Association

I-CAR Australia Welcome Fix Auto as Corporate Member

January 25, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

Mark Czvitkovits, CEO of I-CAR Australia, announced that Fix Auto Australia has joined the organization as a Corporate Member. Czvitkovits said, “Fix Auto not only joined as a Corporate Member, but has also indicated its willingness to engage I-CAR to assist in providing the necessary skills and training for its network.” Terry Feehan, Head of […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Australia, Fix Auto, I-CAR

Australia’s AMA Group Acquires Six Collision Repair Centers, Plans Greenfield Locations

November 14, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

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The AMA Group announced the acquisition of six collision repair centers and plans to open two greenfield locations. The acquisitions will be funded using existing cash resources. The total anticipated consideration for the acquisitions is AU$4.743 million ($3.576 million). The acquired business will provide incremental revenue of AU$26.9 million ($20.2 million) and earnings before interest, taxes, […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, AMA Group, Australia, Openings

Australia Automobile Association Launches Connect Car Consumer Campaign

November 8, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

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Group hopes help Australians understand the benefits and risks of data generated by connected cars and how it could impact independent repairers. The Australian Automobile Association (AAA) launched the My Car My Data campaign and website to help inform Australians of the emergence of ‘connected’ cars, and what the potential benefits and risks associated with […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Australia, Telematics

Australia’s Capital S.M.A.R.T Acquires Location in Tasmania

October 19, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

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Capital S.M.A.R.T Repairs announced it was in final negotiations to acquire Car Repairs Tasmania, enabling the expansion of its collision repair service into Tasmania. The acquisition will complement the existing S.M.A.R.T network of 36 collision repair centers across Australia and New Zealand. “We have been looking to expand our network into Tasmania for some time […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Australia, Capital S.M.A.R.T

Fix Auto Australia Appoints Terry Feehan to Head Australia Operations

September 22, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

Fix Auto World President and CEO Steve Leal announced the appointment of Terry Feehan as Head of Business for Fix Auto Australia, effective immediately. In his role, Feehan will be responsible of overseeing Fix Auto’s Australian operations, growing the organization’s team, supporting the network and building relationships with suppliers to help establish Fix Auto as […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Australia, Fix Auto, People

Fix Auto Australia Appoints National Operations Manager

September 1, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

Fix Auto Australia announced the appointment of Steve Taylor as National Operations Manager, effective today. In August, Fix Auto World announced that it has identified the collision repair shops that will form Fix Auto Australia’s initial network. The organization plans on announcing the official launch of the network in Australia in early 2017. Taylor is […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Australia, Fix Auto, People

Fix Auto Launching Collision Repair Network in Australia

August 3, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

Fix Auto announced it will be expanding its network of independently-owned collision repair facilities to Australia. Following a series of repairer clinics held in Perth, Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney in early 2016, Fix Auto has spent the last months setting the stage for its entry into the Australian market. Through the meetings, the network […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Australia, Fix Auto

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