New facility represents multimillion dollar investment in dealership group’s collision repair business. The McGovern Auto Group (MAG) announced the grand opening of the MAG Collision Center. McGovern’s new flagship body shop located at 420 Boston Turnpike in Shrewsbury, Mass. The 75,000 square foot facility has 40 repair bays. According to the company, the new facility […]
Six Indicted in Connection with Large Scale Collision Repair Insurance Fraud Scheme in Massachusetts
Individuals alleged to have filed false and fraudulent claims through auto body repair shop. Six people have been indicted in Massachusetts over allegations they used an auto body repair business to file more than $1 million in fraudulent insurance claims against multiple insurance carriers. Middlesex County District Attorney Marian Ryan, Everett, Mass. Chief of Police Steven […]
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 […]
MEMA Renews Call for Federal Right to Repair Solution
MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers announced it recognizes the step forward made by the Massachusetts Office of the Attorney General and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in identifying the need to address protocols for the open access implementation of the Massachusetts Data Access Law. While the organization support NHTSA and the Massachusetts Attorney General’s “goals […]
Massachusetts Says Multiple Approaches Available to Vehicle Manufacturers to Implement Data Access
Letter responding to NHTSA says AG’s office believes lawsuit record shows cellular, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth solutions could allow secure communications to vehicle data that comply with federal safety regulations. In response to an August 22 letter from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) where the safety regulator acknowledged that vehicle manufacturers could comply with […]
NHTSA Walks Back June Comments on Massachusetts Right to Repair
In a letter to the Massachusetts Attorney General office, U.S. safety regulator says they have identified a way to implement Right to Repair law without compromising safety. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) yesterday issued a letter clarifying its stance on the potential safety impact of the updated Massachusetts Right to Repair law saying […]
Former Massachusetts Auto Glass Employee Charged with Alleged Embezzlement of More Than $1.3 Million
Holbrook, Mass. Police Department Chief William Smith reported the arrest and charging of a former employee of a local auto glass business after an extensive investigation showed that she had allegedly embezzled more than $1.3 million from the business. Ashley Sumner of Weymouth, Mass. was charged with: Larceny Over $1,200 (Felony) Improper Use of a […]
NHTSA Says Vehicle Manufacturers Must Comply with Federal Safety Law When Providing Access to Vehicles Telematics Systems
Safety regulator says it supports a consumer’s right to choose where to have vehicles repaired, but reiterates statement from 2020 that “open” telematics access to vehicle systems in Massachusetts Right to Repair law poses safety concerns. In a letter to legal counsel at over 20 vehicle manufacturers yesterday, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) […]
Federal Judge Will Allow Massachusetts AG to Start Enforcing Right to Repair Law Tomorrow
Judge denied vehicle manufacturer association’s motion to block enforcement while Federal lawsuit continues. In a hearing yesterday, U.S. District Judge Douglas Woodlock denied a motion by the Alliance for Automotive Innovation that sought a temporary restraining order to block enforcement of the 2020 Massachusetts Right-to Repair law update that was approved by voters. As CollisionWeek […]
Vehicle Manufacturers Seek Restraining Order to Stop Massachusetts from Enforcing 2020 Right to Repair Law Updates
Association representing manufacturers seeks to stop the Attorney General from enforcing provisions of voter approved law that was supposed to start June 1. On May 25, the Alliance for Automotive innovation, filed a motion in the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts seeking a temporary restraining order (TRO) prohibiting enforcement of the 2020 […]
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