Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser and a coalition of six attorneys general from Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New York, and Pennsylvania announced an agreement to end the use of non-compete agreements, that they alleged were unfair labor practices under state law, for hourly employees at oil change and auto services company Valvoline LLC, Valvoline Instant […]
Doan Groups and Viking Auto Appraisal Partner in Massachusetts
The Doan Group, a nationwide provider of auto, specialty vehicle and equipment, and property appraisal and adjusting services, announced that its New England-based franchise, servicing Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New Jersey, and New York, has joined forces with highly regarded and tenured Massachusetts-area appraisal firm, Viking Auto Appraisal. Under the terms of the deal, all Viking […]
U.S. EPA Fines Massachusetts Auto Recycler Nearly $75,000 for Alleged Clean Water Act Violations
Regulator alleged firm failed to list its scrap metal activities under stormwater permit, failed to implement spill prevention and control plans. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced it recently reached an agreement with an automotive recycler and scrap metal seller based in Brockton, Mass. for alleged violations of the Clean Water Act. As a result […]
McGovern Auto Group Opens 75,000 Square Foot Collision Repair Center in Massachusetts
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 […]
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