Craftsman Collision, Canada’s Largest Privately Owned Body Shop Chain, Celebrates 40 Years
Since opening on Vancouver’s Cambie Street in 1977, Craftsman has experienced everything from fires to a missing promotional blimp to … well, a cheetah.
Auto Care Association Releases Digital Auto Care Factbook, Lang Annual 2018
“The Auto Care Association has conducted months of research to deliver our members the most pertinent data they can use to make key business decisions, for the 27th year in a row,” Auto Care Association CEO Bill Hanvey said.
Sherwin-Williams Gets Green Light to Complete Valspar Deal
Federal regulators in the United States and Canada have given Sherwin-Williams the go-ahead to complete its previously announced acquisition of Valspar.
Boyd Group to Acquire Assured Automotive, Canada’s Largest Non-Franchise Collision Repair Company
The Boyd Group, parent company of Gerber Collision & Glass, expands its footprint to 110 locations in Canada and 474 locations across North America.
‘Connected CARS’: Automotive Service Association Holds Conference Focusing on Vehicle Technology
The Automotive Service Association’s inaugural “Connected CARS” conference provided attendees an in-depth look at the technical aspects of advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS).
Ask the Expert: How to Deal with Defective Parts
The insurer wants us to return defective parts that we warned them from the beginning may not fit as good as the originals. Are we obligated to do this?
Alamo Body and Paint Opens Second Location in Shertz, Texas
With the acquisition of Auto Collision Works, Alamo Body and Paint will open its second location in Schertz, Texas, on May 22, 2017.
Newly Formed MITA Collision Acquires Harrington Body Shop in Maryland
Harrington, the first shop under the MITA Collision umbrella, “will serve as the core of the company’s overall growth footprint,” the company said.
Service King Expands to Sacramento, Continues Steady California Growth
With the acquisition of Gamboa’s Body and Frame, Service King expands its northern California footprint to 12 collision repair centers serving customers in the San Francisco, San Jose and Sacramento areas.
J.D. Power: Erie Insurance Ranks Highest in Customer Experience Among Auto Insurers
Erie Insurance ranks highest among auto insurers in providing a satisfying purchase experience, according to the J.D. Power 2017 U.S. Insurance Shopping Study. Progressive didn’t do quite so well.
