LexisNexis Risk Solutions and several of its affiliates have agreed to settle a $5.8 million multistate lawsuit over claims that the company knowingly failed to pay contractually agreed fees for the resale of vehicle accident reports it obtained from law enforcement agencies in Massachusetts and other states. Massachusetts will receive approximately $750,000 as part of […]
National Safety Council Cautions on Road and Workplace Safety Concerns as Illinois Legalizes Recreational Marijuana
With Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s signing of House Bill 1438, Illinois has become the 11th state to legalize marijuana for recreational use. In 2014, Illinois legalized marijuana for medical use. Thirty-four states and Washington, D.C., now have legalized medical or recreational marijuana, meaning a majority of Americans live in a state with some form of legal […]
1Collision Enters Colorado and Adds Illinois Collision Repair Center to Network
Also announces additions to corporate support staff. The 1Collision Network announced its entry into Colorado with the addition of Jet Auto Care in Colorado Springs, Colo. to its network of independently-owned collision repair centers. Jet Auto Care owner Gary Wendorf said. “We are excited to partner with 1Collision, and believe their corporate support will help […]
Part Supplier Associations Oppose Illinois OEM Collision Repair Procedures Bill
MEMA and AASA oppose Illinois legislation’s requirement for written authorization on aftermarket parts use. The Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA) and the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA), MEMA’s light vehicle aftermarket division, have formally opposed a proposed Illinois law that would limit the use of quality aftermarket parts by requiring written consent for the […]
Amended Illinois Bill Passes State Senate
Legislation mandates repairers use OEM collision repair procedures, requires written customer authorization for aftermarket parts. An Illinois Senate Bill that would revise the Illinois Automotive Collision Repair Act to require repair facilities to follow OEM procedures was passed Friday by the Senate with an amendment clarifying that the bill would not mandate OEM parts that […]
Copart Expands its Chicago South Location
Copart, Inc. (NASDAQ:CPRT) announced it added 44 acres to its Chicago South facility located at 89 E. Sauk Trail, in Chicago Heights, Ill. With this expansion, the facility is now 80-acres allowing Copart to accommodate the growth it is experiencing in this market. “This expansion is a great win for our business and helps grow […]
NSF Certifies Seven Crash Champions Collision Repair Shop Locations in Chicago Market
NSF International has certified seven Crash Champions locations throughout the Chicago area. NSF International’s independent, third-party collision repair shop certification assesses and evaluates a shop’s ability to meet specific quality, operations, and training and technical service requirements. These requirements include following original equipment (OE) repair procedures, providing exemplary customer service, assessing staff competency, ensuring the […]
Illinois Legislation Seeks to Mandate Repairers Use OEM Collision Repair Procedures, Requires Written Customer Authorization for Aftermarket Parts
Senate Bill seeks to amend the Illinois Automotive Collision Repair Act to require repair facilities to follow OEM procedures. Legislation introduced on February 15 in Illinois seeks to prohibit repair facilities and installers from using procedures that do not comply with original equipment manufacturer (OEM) specifications. Senate Bill 2104 (SB 2104) would also expand existing […]
CARSTAR Adds Collision Repair Center to Network in Illinois
CARSTAR announced the addition of Tatman’s CARSTAR, a 12,000 sq. ft. collision repair center located at 701 N. Mattis Avenue, in Champaign, Ill., to its network of independently-owned facilities. Tim Tatman, owner of Tatman’s CARSTAR, started working for his dad at a young age cleaning the facility for 50 cents a week. His father opened […]
Boyd Group Acquires 18 Collision Repair Centers in Midwest
Acquisition of Gates Collision Centers strengthens presence in Wisconsin and Northern Illinois. The Boyd Group Inc. (TSE:BYD.UN) announced today the acquisition of a multi-store operation consisting of 18 collision repair centers, including two intake centers, located in the Wisconsin and Northern Illinois markets. The centers, located in the Wisconsin cities of Madison (4), Sun Prairie […]