CARSTAR, Hertz Partner to Provide Rental Service at CARSTAR Shops
The Hertz Corporation and CARSTAR, largest group of branded collision repair centers in North America, are rolling out a new vehicle rental program across the CARSTAR network. The program enables Hertz to stage vehicles at CARSTAR locations and replenish the on-site inventory daily based upon each shop’s rental car requirements. CARSTAR shops are provided with
NY Bills Take Aim at Steering to Rental Car Companies
Companion bills introduced in the New York Legislature earlier this year – A.B. 4916 and S.B. 4691 – aim to prevent a type of steering not always discussed in the collision repair industry: referral to certain rental car companies by insurers during the claims process. The bills’ authors said they created the legislation, which would ensure that
Rental Car Management CREW Webcast to Air June 18
Collision Repair Executive Webcast (CREW) will present the next edition of the CREW Webcast at 11 a.m. PDT, June 18. A panel of experts will discuss “Rental Car Management…Driving Performance.” This webcast will be presented by Dave Smith, vice president of strategic solutions for Enterprise. Smith will discuss how Enterprise is assisting collision repair operators
Enterprise Program Provides Repair Updates to Insurers, Rental Car Offices
Enterprise Rent-A-Car is offering two free software applications to collision centers to assist communication between collision repair centers, insurers and Enterprise offices: the ARMS Automotive application, used to update the status of customers’ car repairs, and the ARMS Automotive Exchange application, which automates labor hours and provides free cycle time reporting to shops. Powered by
Lancer Showcasing Rental Car Coverage at VIADA Expo
Lancer Insurance representatives will be on hand at the Virginia Independent Automobile Dealers Association’s (VIADA) 48th Annual Convention and Expo to showcase the company’s services designed specifically for auto rental agencies and collision repair shops. Lancer provides commercial auto coverage to shops, allowing them to rent out vehicles rather than refer customers to traditional rental
The Rental Car Roller Coaster
I’ve been renting cars for 23 years. If you’re also thinking of getting into the rental car business, I’ve got two words of advice: Hang on!
Three Generations Keep Trains Running on Time at CARSTAR Jacobus
CARSTAR Jacobus Founder Jerry Jacobus and son Dave share a passion for collision repair and also model railroading.
Enterprise Reports Length of Rental Continues to Decline
Enterprise is reporting that LOR continues to decline for collision-related rentals, with overall LOR for in Q4 2023 at 17.7 days, a one-day decline from Q4 2022.
TechForce Foundation Seeing Public Support for Tech Careers
TechForce Foundation states that it has seen a significant uptick in public support for high-tech, hands-on mobility technician careers.
CARSTAR Canada Announces Top-Performing Franchise Partners
Franchise partners from CARSTAR Canada and Driven Glass Canada gathered in Montreal to celebrate the evolution of the industry.
