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CrashCo Opens Fourth Collision Repair Center in Illinois

April 17, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

CrashCo East Dundee Illinois

CrashCo Collision Centers announced the opening of a greenfield collision repair facility in East Dundee, Ill. The 8,000 sq. ft. facility is the fourth location for the multiple shop operator. The company, founded in 2010, also operates collision repair centers in Mokena and Alsip Ill. as well as Merrillville, Ind.  According to Kevin Mehok, Vice […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: CrashCo Collision Centers, Illinois, Openings

Illinois Legislation Would Add Written Non-OEM Collision Repair Parts Disclosure and Require OEM Repair Procedures

February 16, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Illinois House Bill 4926

Proposed bill would amend insurance code and Collision Repair Act to proscribe written notification on aftermarket crash part usage or deviation from OEM specifications. Illinois House Bill 4926 (HB 4926), introduced on February 14 by Representative Linda Chapa LaVia seeks to amend the Illinois Insurance Code and the Automotive Collision Repair Act to provides that […]

Filed Under: Feature Tagged With: Illinois, legislation, Non-OEM Parts, OEM Repair Procedures

American Family Insurance Acquires Analytics and Artificial Intelligence Company

December 15, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

American Family Insurance logo

American Family Insurance announced the acquisition of Chicago-based data and analytics software company, Networked Insights, to accelerate its digital transformation, including its use of data, advanced analytics and artificial intelligence (AI). According to the insurer, at a time when technology and innovation are transforming the insurance industry, the acquisition allows American Family to build on […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, American Family, Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, Illinois

CARSTAR Adds Collision Repair Center to Network in Illinois

December 13, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

CARSTAR Auto Body Repair Experts announced the addition of CARSTAR Imperial Auto Works, located at 3620 Oakton St., Skokie, Ill., to its network of independently-owned collision repair centers. The center is owned by Jake Grinshpun. “We continue to expand our presence in the Chicago region and are proud to welcome CARSTAR Imperial Auto Works and […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: CARSTAR, Illinois, Network Affiliations

CARSTAR Adds Collision Repair Center to Network in Illinois

November 15, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

CARSTAR Auto Body Repair Experts announced the addition of CARSTAR Wyatt’s Collision Repair to its network of independently-owned repair facilities. The new network member, located at 321 East 1st St, in Gibson City, Ill.., is owned by Ken Wyatt. Wyatt grew up in the collision repair industry alongside his father, managed a large MSO company […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: CARSTAR, Illinois, Network Affiliations

CARSTAR Adds Collision Repair Center to Network in Chicago Market

October 10, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

CARSTAR Auto Body Repair Experts announced the opening of CARSTAR DANRICH located at 15822 Annico Drive, Homer Glen, Ill. The business is owned by Dan and Rich Schwartz, who have operated a collision center for 35 years. “We continue to expand our presence in the Chicago region and are proud to welcome CARSTAR DANRICH and […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: CARSTAR, Illinois, Network Affiliations

1Collision Network Adds Chicago Collision Repair Center to Network

July 21, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

1Collision Network announced further expansion in the Chicago market with the addition of Law Auto Bodywerks in Bensenville, Ill.  Law Auto Body Werks specializes in collision and mechanical repair of luxury brand vehicles. Johnny Ding, manager of the facility said, “We are excited to begin working with 1Collision, and integrate their programs and benefits into […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: 1Collision Network, Illinois, Network Affiliations

Repairify Acquires Mobile Diagnostics

July 20, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

Repairify, Inc. announced it completed its acquisition of Mobile Diagnostics, LLC.  Mobile Diagnostics provides mobile electrical automotive diagnostic services in the Chicagoland market, and will continue operating under the asTech brand. The addition of Mobile Diagnostics will complement the Company’s current staff of field technicians already operating in the Chicago market, as well as in […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Illinois, Repairify

Copart Opens Its Fifth Illinois Location

March 1, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

Copart, Inc. (NASDAQ:CPRT) announced the opening of its fifth location in Illinois. “The opening of this location in southern Illinois addresses our increasing volume, which has been driven by both organic growth in the industry and market wins,” said Jay Adair, CEO of Copart. “Furthermore, it gives us the capacity for continued expansion in the […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Copart, Illinois, Openings

Registration Opens for Collision Repair Education Foundation 16th Annual Golf Fundraiser

February 7, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

Registration for the 16th Annual Collision Repair Education Foundation Golf Fundraiser and the LORD Fusor sponsored Helicopter Golf Ball Drop is now open. Organizers anticipate the Golf Fundraiser selling out during the spring, so early registration is encouraged. The event supports the Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF) in their mission to provide support for collision […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Chicago, Collision Repair Education Foun, Golf Outing, Illinois, NACE Automechanika

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