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Boyd Group Acquires Michigan Collision Repair Center, Adds Location in Indiana

October 20, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

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 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Boyd Group, Michigan

1Collision Network Expands Into Michigan

August 31, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

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 […]

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

Michigan Governor Vetoes House Bill 4344 Due to Collision Repair Parts Restrictions

June 17, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

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 […]

Filed Under: Feature Tagged With: legislation, Michigan, Non-OEM Parts

ASA Michigan Testifies in Support of Legislation Reversing Sales Tax on Core Charges

June 9, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

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 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Automotive Service Association, legislation, Michigan, Sales Tax

MEMA Urges Michigan Governor to Veto House Bill 4344

June 8, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

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 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Automotive Service Association, legislation, Michigan, Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association, Non-OEM Parts

Boyd Group Adds Former Dealer Collision Repair Center in Michigan

June 8, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Boyd Group Inc. announced the June 1, 2016 opening of a Gerber collision repair center in Kalamazoo, Mich. The center previously operated as part of the Seelye Ford car dealership. “Adding this location to our other two centers in Kalamazoo gives us coverage in the southern part of the city to better serve new […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Boyd Group, Michigan

Amended Michigan House Bill Restricting Non-OEM Parts Usage Passes Legislature

June 2, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

Bill requires aftermarket collision repair parts to be certified for up to the vehicle’s first five years unless customer consents in writing to uncertified parts. The Michigan Senate yesterday approved a revised House Bill 4344 (HB 4344) that proposes an extensive update of the state’s Motor Vehicle Service and Repair Act. The bill, amended and […]

Filed Under: Feature Tagged With: legislation, Michigan, Non-OEM Parts

ABPA Opposes Michigan Bill Restricting Non-OEM Parts

May 20, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

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The Automotive Body Parts Association (ABPA), that represents aftermarket collision repair parts manufacturers and distributors, is opposed Michigan House Bill 4344 and the restrictions it would place on non-OEM parts used in collision repair. As CollisionWeek reported Wednesday, HB 4344, that recently passed the in the state Senate, would require non-OEM parts to have their […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Automotive Body Parts Association, legislation, Michigan, Non-OEM Parts

Michigan Senate Passes Amended House Bill to Modernize State Service and Repair Act

May 18, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

Legislation supported by ASA Michigan returns to the House to reconcile amendments. Amendments clarifies crash parts certification bodies for major components. The Michigan Senate yesterday approved a revised House Bill 4344 (HB 4344) that proposes an extensive update of the state’s Motor Vehicle Service and Repair Act. The amended bill was passed by the State […]

Filed Under: Feature Tagged With: Automotive Service Association, legislation, Michigan, Non-OEM Parts

Lawson Products Acquires Michigan Fastener Distributor

March 8, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

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Lawson Products, Inc. (NASDAQ:LAWS), the parent of Kent Automotive, announced the acquisition of Perfect Products Company of Michigan. The transaction closed yesterday. Founded in 1959, Perfect Products Company of Michigan is a family-owned fastener, bolt, nut, clip and screw distribution company that specializes in offering supplies for domestic and imported vehicles. Perfect Products serves automotive […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Inc., Kent Automotive, Lawson Products, Michigan, Perfect Products Company

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