Consolidator Report

Consolidator Report

Recent news in the MSO and consolidator world.

Safelite Group Acquires Advanced Auto Glass 

SafeliteGroup, owner of Safelite AutoGlass, announced an agreement to acquire the auto glass assets of Advanced Auto Glass in Weatherford, Texas.

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Damien Reyna: From Technician to COO of Driven Brands Collision

When Damien Reyna started out as an apprentice technician at CARSTAR Mundelein, he never envisioned a world through his safety glasses where he was leading the entire organization.

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Maaco Euless Gifts Teen with Repainted Van

Maaco Euless of Euless, Texas, recently repainted a van to look like the Scooby Doo Mystery Machine for a local teen battling a rare nerve disorder.

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Fix Auto UK Partners with AirPro Diagnostics

Fix Auto UK announced it has partnered with AirPro Diagnostics in its bid to simplify and speed up forward-facing camera calibrations.

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Texas Maaco Shop Holds Community Car Show

Maaco Plano in Plano, Texas recently hosted a community-focused car show to drive awareness of the shop’s location and its wide array of services.

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Idaho Auto Body Shop Builds a Legacy

Family-run CARSTAR Hayden’s goal is to expertly repair cars according to manufacturer standards and create a positive environment while doing it.

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New ASE Certification Recognizes Techs Proficient in ADAS

ASE created the L4 ADAS Specialist Certification test to identify technicians who possess the skills required to diagnose, service and calibrate ADAS on late-model automobiles, SUVs and light-duty trucks.

The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) Specialist Certification test (L4) recognizes proficient service professionals and helps shops optimize repair opportunities on ADAS-equipped vehicles by employing L4 certified technicians.

ASE created the L4 ADAS Specialist Certification test to identify technicians who possess knowledge of the skills required to diagnose, service and calibrate ADAS on late-model automobiles, SUVs and light-duty trucks. The L4 test covers content focused on the diagnosis, service and calibration of radar, camera, ultrasonic and other advanced driver assistance systems. Many of the questions relate to a sample vehicle with ADAS technology used by most manufacturers. This vehicle is described in the composite vehicle type 1 reference booklet provided as an electronic pop-up during the test.

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Dent Wizard Hires New Chief Operating Officer

Dent Wizard International, the largest provider of vehicle reconditioning services in North America, recently hired Adam Nebeker as chief operating officer.

MSO Symposium Releases 2023 Conference Agenda

The speakers on the agenda for the event Oct. 30 in Las Vegas include successful MSO executives, Amazon and economy experts.

Fix Network Gears Up for Orlando Conference

The magic and inspiration of Orlando will set the stage next month for Fix Network’s long-awaited 2023 Global Conference.

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John Bean Products Showcased at Auto Glass Week

The award-winning John Bean Tru-Point ADAS calibration tool and V3300 diagnostic wheel alignment system were demoed at the recent 2023 Auto Glass Week held in Virginia Beach, Va.

CAPA Integrates CAPA Tracker into Mobile App

Users will now be able to enter part information into the CAPA Tracker seamlessly through the CAPA app.

ASE Education Foundation Updates Accreditation Standards

The ASE Education Foundation has recently revised its accreditation standards for truck and collision training programs, specifically focusing on tasks, tools and equipment related to high-voltage systems.

RDA Holds Fall IMPACT Performance Conference in Denver

The Refinish Distributors Alliance held their Fall Membership Meeting Sept. 20-22, 2023 at the Embassy Suites Downtown Denver, Colo.