New Study Shows Rates Auto Insurers Charge Good Drivers Are High and Wildly Variable
“It’s difficult to understand how insurers can justify charging more than $1,000 a year for minimum insurance coverage to drivers who have perfect driving records for many years,” said Stephen Brobeck, executive director of the Consumer Federation of America.
New Orleans Will Host 10th Annual Fix Auto National Conference
Event will be held in conjunction with the International Autobody Congress and Exposition (NACE) Oct. 7-9, 2012.
PartsTrader Adds Industry Veterans to Management Team
Dale Sailer, David Merrell and Troy Holm will lead company’s efforts in implementing PartsTrader system in the collision repair market.
Boyd Group to Acquire Six-Store Collision Operation Based in Denver
$4.4 Million Deal for Pearl Auto Body will double Boyd’s number of Denver market locations to 12.
Gunder’s Auto Center Files Multiple Lawsuits for Short-Pays
Ray Gunder once again goes after several insurers for allegedly not paying for “fair and reasonable” charges.
3M Donates $882,800 Worth of Products to Collision School Programs Through CREF
3M has come to the aid of 676 secondary and post-secondary collision programs across the country by donating products valued at $882,800 through the Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF). This product donation will ease collision department budgets by providing students with the opportunity to work with up-to-date supplies. The products include Meguiar’s sanding/finishing discs, headlight
AutoBody America Names Will Johnston President
Hired by AutoBody America in 1999, Johnston will also continue to serve as chief financial officer.
Maaco Selected as One of 50 Top Franchises for Veterans
Maaco, a franchise paint and collision service provider, has been named one of the “50 Top Franchises for Veterans” by the World Franchising Network. Maaco was selected from more than 400 companies for its commitment to the recruitment and advancement of veterans within the company. Meineke Car Care Center – another Driven Brands company –
California Body Shop Owner Sentenced in Farmers Insurance Fraud Case
Larry Robbins, owner of Frank’s Frame and Body Shop, gets 36 months felony probation, 60 hours of community service, loss of BAR license and must pay $28,000 in restitution.
Gerber Collision & Glass 5th Annual Peanut Butter Rally Brings Record Donation for Local Food Pantry
Gerber Collision & Glass hosted their 5th Annual Peanut Butter Rally on June 8 at locations in Rockford and Loves Park, Ill. The rally collects peanut butter and cash donations to help the Rock River Valley Pantry feed hungry children throughout the summer months. Local radio stations broadcasted live from both shops while Gerber employees
ASA Collision Volunteer Leaders Discuss State Farm Pilot with Affiliated Associations
Association’s affiliated groups in Tucson, Ariz., and Grand Rapids, Mich., comment on direct impact pilot has had on members in conference call.
California Body Shop Owner Arrested for Insurance Fraud
Investigators found that Dong Suk Choi, owner of Choice Auto Body, did not complete repairs according to agreed upon estimates.