The Boyd Group Inc. today announced the acquisition on September 8, of a collision repair center in Lafayette, La. The facility previously operated as Prestige Auto Body & Customs of Lafayette. Lafayette is located in southwestern Louisiana, and the location is close to the high traffic intersection of interstate highways 90 and 10. “With the […]
Insurance Auto Auctions Expands Presence in Seven States
Company now operates 173 locations in the U.S. and Canada. Insurance Auto Auctions, Inc. (IAA), a business unit of KAR Auction Services (NYSE:KAR), today announced the strategic expansion of auction locations in Arkansas, Idaho, Indiana, Louisiana, Maine, Pennsylvania and Oregon. IAA facilities now occupy 173 locations in the U.S. and Canada. “Our increased land capacity […]
Boyd Group Adds Five Collision Repair Centers in Michigan, One in Louisiana
The Boyd Group Inc. announced that it has acquired a multi-store collision repair operation (MSO) located in the Detroit, Mich. region, adding an additional five collision repair centers to its presence in the market. The centers previously operated as Adrian’s Collision Centers. “We are excited to be expanding our presence in the Detroit region, a […]
NICB Says New Estimates of 100,000 Insured Vehicles Damaged in Louisiana Flooding
The August downpours that dumped more than 30 inches of rain in two days on parts of Louisiana have left as many as 100,000 cars and trucks damaged – and that’s only counting insured vehicles. The National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB), says claims reporting and vehicle recovery efforts that were initially slowed by the large […]
Enterprise Supporting Relief Efforts in Southern Louisiana
In the wake of devastating flooding, Enterprise Rent-A-Car is working with the insurance industry and disaster relief agencies to help meet the transportation needs of Louisiana residents and first responders traveling to the region. The Enterprise Rent-A-Car Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the Enterprise brand, also is donating $100,000 to the American Red Cross to […]
Louisiana Issues Reminder to Insurance Companies on Flood-Damage Vehicles
Following the federal declaration of disaster for Louisiana, the Department of Insurance is issued a reminder to insurance companies regarding Certificate of Destruction title requirements. According to the Department, in accordance with La. R.S. 32:707.3, when, as a result of an insurance settlement, a motor vehicle is determined to be a total loss due to […]
Boyd Opens New Location in Louisiana
The Boyd Group Inc. announced the opening of a new Gerber collision repair center on August 13 in Slidell, La. Slidell is about 34 miles northeast of New Orleans with the center well-located near the intersections of Interstate Highways 10 and 12. “We are very pleased to add this new location, which strengthens our presence […]
Spanesi Americas Adds Distributor for Gulf States
Spanesi Americas announced that Complete Collision Equipment, Inc. is providing distribution and customer support in the Gulf States, specifically the Houston, TX market, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama. “We are very pleased to have Complete Collision Equipment join the Spanesi Americas team,” stated Tim Morgan, Managing Director of Spanesi Americas. “As we have continued to grow […]
Louisiana Bill Requiring OEM “Safety Parts” Approved by House Committee
Bill seeks to regulate the use non-OEM anti-lock brake parts or airbag system components and prohibit insurance companies from requiring them on repairs. Bill also changes non-OEM crash parts disclosure requirements. The Louisiana House of Representatives Commerce Committee yesterday voted to approve an amended House Bill 559 (HB 559) that seeks to revised Chapter 41 […]
Louisiana Bill Seeks to Require OEM “Safety Parts” During Collision Repair
Bill seeks to regulate the use non-OEM anti-lock brake parts or airbag system components and prohibit insurance companies from requiring them on repairs. Louisiana House Bill 559, introduced by Representative Vincent Pierre, seeks to amend Chapter 41 of Title 51 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes to regulate the use of non-OEM safety parts. The bill […]