The Connecticut Appellate Court has affirmed the dismissal of claims brought by four towing and auto repair businesses against Government Employees Insurance Company (GEICO) and two of its employees, ruling that complaints the insurer filed with the state Department of Motor Vehicles concerning nonconsensual towing and storage fees are protected by the litigation privilege. The […]
Connecticut Supreme Court Reverses Ruling on Towing Equipment Charges in Victory for Vehicle Recovery Services
Hourly charges for specialized equipment used for non-consensual towing allowed by Justices. DMV had argued that charges should be part of hourly labor rates. The Connecticut Supreme Court yesterday reversed a lower court decision that prohibited towing companies from charging for specialized equipment used in “exceptional services,” ruling that wrecker services can recover costs for […]
Fisher Auto Parts Acquires 7 Genden Auto Parts Stores in New England
Fisher Auto Parts announced the acquisition of Genden Auto Parts, a second-generation family business with over 70 years of service. This acquisition significantly strengthens Fisher Auto Parts’ presence in the New England market. Genden Auto Parts operates seven locations across western Massachusetts, northern Connecticut, southern Vermont and southwestern New Hampshire. John Lamoureux, owner of Genden […]
Providence Mutual Transferring Auto Policies to Plymouth Rock
Providence Mutual announced it has entered into an agreement to transfer its auto insurance business to Plymouth Rock Assurance. As part of the agreement, Plymouth Rock will provide auto insurance renewal offers to eligible Providence Mutual policyholders in Connecticut and New Hampshire. As a personal lines insurance provider in the northeast, Plymouth Rock writes and […]
VIVE Collision Marks 50th Location with Acquistion
Adds new collision repair center in Newington, Conn., its fourth in the state. VIVE Collision announced the addition of its 50th location. The newly acquired 14,000 sq. ft. location, Bryon’s Auto Body Powered by VIVE, is located at 172 Kelsey St. in Newington, Conn. The new location is also the fourth VIVE location in Connecticut. […]
Safelite Group Acquires Auto Glass Company with 3 Locations in New England
Safelite Group announced the acquisition of the auto glass assets of New Hampshire-based Thompson Auto Glass. The transaction was completed on Friday, January 5. “Today is an exciting day in New England,” said Safelite’s President and CEO, Renee Cacchillo. “We’re privileged to be trusted with carrying on Thompson Auto Glass’s great local reputation for quality […]
ASA Signs Letter Urging CT DMV Commissioner to Reconsider Interpretations of New Recall Notification Law
ASA joined with five other organizations in sending a letter to Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicle Commissioner Tony Guerrera. The letter respectfully urges Commissioner Guerrera to reconsider his interpretation of a new law passed by the state legislature – and in effect starting October 1, 2023 – intended to better inform drivers on open recalls […]
ASA Signs Letter to Connecticut DMV to Protect Fair Market Over Open Recall Notice Requirements During Vehicle Repairs
Association concerned regulation doesn’t specify dealers should also provide notice. The Automotive Service Association has signed a letter, addressed to Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles Commissioner Tony Guerrera, seeking clarification and offering guidance on interpreting Public Act. No. 23-40 New Section 24 that requires repair facilities to give customers written notice their vehicles have an […]
IAA Continues to Invest in North American Footprint
IAA Holdings, LLC (IAA), a Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Incorporated company (NYSE:RBA) (TSE:RBA), announced that it has made strategic real estate investments in New York, Indiana, Connecticut and Delaware. The IAA Staten Island (NY) and IAA Fort Wayne (IN) branches have opened to accommodate growing demand in these busy markets. IAA also has bought out the […]
Crash Champions Acquires Collision Repair Center in East Hartford, Connecticut
Crash Champions today announced the company has finalized the acquisition of Gengras Collision Center located at 630 Tolland St. in East Hartford, Conn. The acquisition marks Crash Champions’ second location in the state, following the acquisition of Andrade Motor Car on December 9. “This is another proud step in our growth across the Northeast and […]