In partnership with I-CAR, Insurance Australia Group Limited (IAG) announced a new initiative for its partner repairers to attain I-CAR Gold Class Repairer accreditation. Steve Bubulj, Head of National Supply Chain said “It is a natural next step for IAG partner repairers to embark on the I-CAR Gold Class program to ensure together we stay […]
NSF Certifies More Than 340 Collision Repair Parts for Australian Market, Introduces Recycler Certification
NSF International announced it has certified more than 340 automotive aftermarket collision repair parts for the Australian market. NSF International‘s certification program is designed to ensure that the parts are equivalent in form, fit and function to the original equipment (OE) service parts in Australia and that they meet NSF International’s other rigorous certification requirements […]
Australia NSW Government Launches New Mandatory Smash Repair Code of Conduct
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 […]
Fix Auto Adds Collision Repair Center to Network in Australia
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. […]
Australia Automotive Aftermarket Association Raises Concern About Independent Access to OEM Technical Information
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 […]
I-CAR Australia Welcome Fix Auto as Corporate Member
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 […]
Australia’s AMA Group Acquires Six Collision Repair Centers, Plans Greenfield Locations
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, […]
Australia Automobile Association Launches Connect Car Consumer Campaign
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 […]
Australia’s Capital S.M.A.R.T Acquires Location in Tasmania
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 […]
Fix Auto Australia Appoints Terry Feehan to Head Australia Operations
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 […]
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