Justices reverse Superior Court ruling in favor of Nationwide Insurance in assignment of benefits lawsuit involving over 70 claims. The Vermont Supreme Court on June 28 reversed a lower court ruling that had overturned a jury award of over $40,000 to a Vermont collision repair facility that had sued Nationwide Insurance for underpayments on claims. […]
Fisher Auto Parts Acquires Burlington Foreign Car Parts
Fisher Auto Parts co-president Herb Godschalk announced today the company acquired Burlington Foreign Car Parts (BFCP). BFCP operates nine locations, made up of six in Vermont, two in New Hampshire and one in New York. Adam Glaser will stay on following the acquisition and will continue to help grow the business. “We are thrilled to […]
Sanel Auto Parts Joins NAPA, Acquires 8 Stores
Sanel Auto Parts, Co. announced that the company is joining NAPA Auto Parts. Under its new name, Sanel NAPA, the company will continue to be independently owned and operated by the Segal family, the fourth generation to lead the company. The parts and paint distributor will also be purchasing eight additional NAPA stores, three in […]
JN Phillips Auto Glass to Open Eight New Stores Servicing New Hampshire, Maine and Vermont
JN Phillips Auto Glass, a New England-owned company, announced a new investment initiative for servicing auto glass customers across Northern New England, including New Hampshire, Maine, and Vermont. The company plans to open eight auto glass service centers across the region during the next 36 months. The company will also expand its mobile fleet and establish […]
Refinish Distributors Alliance Adds New Member
The Refinish Distributors Alliance (RDA) announced that Automotive Supply Associates d.b.a. Sanel Auto Parts, with headquarters in Concord, N.H., is its newest member. With this addition, RDA has membership across 30 states. Automotive Supply Associates is a fourth-generation family-owned business that was started over 96 years ago. The company operates a central distribution center in […]