CARSTAR announced the addition of CARSTAR of Sterling Heights, a 6,000 sq. ft. facility located at 6309 15 Mile Road, in Sterling Heights, Mich., to its network of independent owned collision repair centers. Starting like many others as a porter and washing cars, Saif Yousif, CARSTAR of Sterling Heights owner, worked his way up through […]
CARSTAR Adds Collision Repair Center to Network in Michigan
CARSTAR announced the addition of CARSTAR American Collision Experts, located at 6497 Highland Rd, in Waterford Township, Mich. to its network of independently-owned collision repair centers. The 10,000 sq. ft. facility is owned by Ken Lawrence and between him and his main technician they have over 50 years of collision repair experience. “Since I could […]
IAA Announces Open New Location in Flint, Michigan
Insurance Auto Auctions, Inc. (IAA), a business unit of KAR Auction Services (NYSE:KAR), announced the opening of its new facility in Flint, Mich. The new branch is IAA’s third location serving the northern Midwest market of Michigan. The site boasts a new state-of-the-art facility and its 18 acres allow for future expansion. “The new facility […]
Michigan Senate Bill Reintroduced to Eliminate Insurance Company Collision Repair Part Process Mandates
Bill seeks to prohibit auto insurers from requiring a specific vendor for parts or materials procurement. Michigan Senate Bill 291 (SB 291), introduced yesterday by Senator Joe Hune, seeks to prohibit an insurer from directly, or indirectly requiring an automobile repair facility to use a specific vendor or process to procure parts or materials. Hune, […]
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 […]
Boyd Group Acquires Michigan Collision Repair Center, Adds Location in Indiana
The Boyd Group Inc. announced the October 17, opening of a new Gerber collision repair center in Battle Creek, Mich. The center is located on a major roadway in an active retail district and previously operated as M-66 Auto Body & Frame. “We are pleased to add this center which has served the Battle Creek […]
1Collision Network Expands Into Michigan
Butler’s Collision in Roseville joins network. The 1Collision Network announced the addition of Butler’s Collision, located in Roseville, Mich. to its network. The addition marks the 1Collision Network entry into the Michigan marketplace. Roy Schnepper, President and owner of Butler’s said, “As our industry continues to change, I felt Butler’s Collision needed support, competing in […]
Michigan Governor Vetoes House Bill 4344 Due to Collision Repair Parts Restrictions
Governor Rick Snyder vetoed legislation that updates the state’s Motor Vehicle Service and Repair Act. Objects to consumer consent provisions on uncertified non-OEM collision repair parts. Michigan Governor Rick Snyder yesterday vetoed House Bill 4344 (HB4344) that revised the state’s Motor Vehicle Service and Repair Act (MVRSA). In a letter to the legislature outlining the […]
ASA Michigan Testifies in Support of Legislation Reversing Sales Tax on Core Charges
ASA Michigan is working to reverse a decades old regulation that has caused numerous challenges over the years when returning or exchanging cores. Michigan Public Act 167 of 1933 requires a repair facility or customer to pay sales tax on the parts core regardless of whether the core is kept, returned for refund or exchanged […]
MEMA Urges Michigan Governor to Veto House Bill 4344
The Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA) is working to convince Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder to veto House Bill 4344 that revises the state’s licensing laws. The bill includes a provision to restricting the use of non-OEM collision repair parts. The bill, amended and approved by a vote of 86-23 in the House of Representative […]