Former Axalta owner buys OEM parts distributor from Advance Auto
Aug 26, 2024 · Carlyle, a global investment firm and former owner of Axalta Coating Systems, is set to buy Worldpac Inc., an OEM automotive parts wholesale distribution business, from Advance Auto Parts for $1.5 ...
GEICO and asTech fail to respond to questions asked by SCRS …
Oct 10, 2024 · The standardized pricing agreement between asTech and GEICO is creating concerns in the claims process for the entire industry, according to a news release from the Society of Collision Repair Spec…
Honda recalls 1.7 million Honda and Acura vehicles for steering …
Oct 15, 2024 · Honda has recalled 1.7 million Honda and Acura vehicles in the U.S. because of a defective steering gearbox that can cause difficulty in steering, increasing the risk of a crash or injury, accordin…
Allstate plans rate hikes in 10 states, restricts business in New ...
Feb 14, 2024 · Allstate plans to continue increasing auto insurance rates in at least 10 states in 2024, including New Jersey and New York, where the company received double-digit rate increases late last year, a…
Repairer Driven News | Society of Collision Repair Specialists
Six states issue fluorescent light bans starting Jan. 1 November 25, 2024. Collision repair shops could be impacted by fluorescent light bans starting in six states next year.
Class action lawsuit takes USAA to court over thousands of total …
Feb 18, 2022 · A lawsuit filed in Texas against USAA will now move forward as a class-action case on behalf of thousands of policyholders whose vehicles were allegedly deemed total losses without their consent ...
Validation program for aftermarket scan tools begins soon, …
Mar 18, 2024 · The National Automotive Service Task Force (NASTF) will soon be launching a validation program for aftermarket scan tools, according to its website. The Aftermarket Scan Tool Validation Program is ...
Enterprise: Length of rental continues decline in Q3 but challenges ...
Oct 24, 2024 · Enterprise Mobility reports that the overall collision-related length of rental (LOR) dropped to 16.3 days during Q3, a decline of 1.2 days compared to Q3 2023. “During 2022 and 2023, many ...
GM posts extensive overview of ADAS function, calibration ...
Jul 1, 2020 · Collision repairers, insurers and consumers seeking a crash course in General Motors advanced driver assistance systems should consult an extensive guide the OEM recently posted.. While not a ...
BASF, TechForce taking 5 future collision techs to SEMA Show
Nov 1, 2024 · BASF, in partnership with the Techforce Foundation, has awarded five $2,500 scholarships to aspiring collision repair students as part of its “Techs for Tomorrow” initiative.