Car ADAS Solutions has expanded into Hawaii with a new 3,000-square-foot advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) calibration center in Honolulu, operated by licensee ADAS Calibrations of Hawaii. The facility, at 140 Puuhale Road, opened in February and is run by Gerard AhQuin, a 20-year automotive industry veteran with a background in mechanical and collision repair. Lead […]
CSN Collision Celebrates 400th Collision Center in Network with New Hawaii Location
CSN Collision announced it reached a milestone by signing up its 400th body shop to its network, Unibody Autotech Collision, located in Honolulu, Hawaii. Since its inception in 2002, CSN Collision has been committed to helping independent body shops improve their operations by providing expert-level support encompassing negotiations on insurer partnerships, vendor relations, business performance […]
Hawaii Bill Would Lower Thresholds for Mandatory Overtime Pay
According to the Automotive Service Association (ASA), a bill introduced in Hawaii’s legislature on January 19 would lower the working hours thresholds for an employee to be legally entitled to overtime compensation. If passed, Senate Bill (SB) 2610 – which was introduced by State Senator Henry Aquino (D) – would mandate: At least 1.5x pay […]
Servco Hosts its First Automotive Technician Internship Program for High School Students
This summer, Servco Pacific Inc. (Servco) hosted its first Automotive Technician Program for high school students. The goal of the program was to introduce students to the automotive industry and provide unique hands-on experience on what a career as an automotive technician could look like. Over the course of six weeks, 10 Automotive Technician Interns […]
Collision Industry Foundation Responds to Lahaina, Maui Fires
The Collision Industry Foundation (CIF) announced today that disaster relief assistance is available in the aftermath of the devastating Lahaina fires which left a trail of destruction. Not only properties were affected, but also the lives of many families. The CIF provides emergency relief to collision repair professionals. “Our hearts go out to all those […]
Oka’s Collision Centers of Hawaii Purchases Island Fender
Oka’s Collision Centers of Hawaii, a family-owned company with more than 50 years in business, announced the purchase of Island Fender in Honolulu, Hawaii. The company also owns Oka’s Auto Body in Waipahu, a town in Oahu, Hawaii. “We are very excited to have purchased Island Fender and grow our company,” said Brandon Okahara, co-owner […]
IAA Opens New Hawaii Branch
IAA, Inc. (NYSE:IAA) announced the opening of new, full-service facility in Honolulu, Hawaii. This new location more than triples IAA’s capacity in the state, providing support to meet evolving client needs. IAA’s previous Honolulu location will be retained for overflow use and is also available for critical CAT situations as they arise. “We are thrilled […]
Boyd Group Reports Sales Down 9.9% in First Quarter
Same store sales down 12.6% on days adjusted basis. Announces acquisition of three collision repair centers in Hawaii. Boyd Group Services Inc. (TSE:BYD.TO) today announced sales decreased by 9.9% to $421.6 million in its first quarter ended March 31, down from $467.8 million in the same period of 2020. Same-store sales decreased by 14.2%, with […]
Hawaii Collision Repair Parts Bill Passes Senate
Legislation would amend insurance regulations to specify when consumers must pay additional costs for OEM collision repair parts. Repairers would have to detail markups on crash parts. Hawaii Senate Bill 823 (SB 823), that seeks to change insurance regulations covering non-OEM collision repair parts, was approvedyesterday by the full Hawaii Senate. The bill would revise […]
Toyota Pilot Testing Car Sharing Platform in Hawaii
New suite of software and services designed to enable dealers and distributors to launch car share programs in local markets Toyota and Servco Pacific Inc. have partnered to test a new car-sharing technology in Honolulu, Hawaii. The suite of software and services is an important part of Toyota’s Mobility Services Platform (MSPF) which will offer […]