“Automotive Body, Paint, and Interior Repair and Maintenance” facilities received between approximately $1.25 billion and $2.06 billion combined in Paycheck Protection Program loans through June…
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Sometimes, a variable out of a body shop’s hands can slow or prevent the calibration of certain General Motors sensory technology — and sometimes, the…
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Allstate announced Tuesday it would buy fellow Top 15 auto insurance carrier National General for $4 billion. “Acquiring National General accelerates Allstate’s strategy to increase…
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A new presentation created by a California auto body shop offers an easy way of proving that Golden State law demands both repairers and insurers…
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Declaring them “the reasonable and necessary amount for calibration services,” Progressive on June 25 announced new amounts it would reimburse automotive glass shops for static…
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Solera last month announced its new generation of the claims system Qapter could identify damaged parts and create an estimate for the vehicle automatically. “The…
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Nearly 140 regional and national associations on Thursday encouraged congressional small business committee leaders to support a bipartisan bill effectively forgiving all PPP loans through…
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OEConnection announced Monday it had acquired fellow auto aftermarket software provider NuGenIT. “We very much look forward to this partnership and are pleased to welcome…
The Database Enhancement Gateway, which allows repairers and insurers to make inquiries and suggestions of the estimating providers at no cost, offers weekly tips for repairers on the Audatex, Mitchell and CCC programs…
Solera last month announced its new generation of the claims system Qapter could identify damaged parts and create an estimate for the vehicle automatically. “The…
The Auto Body Association of Texas on Tuesday announced it would cancel its Texas Auto Body Trade Show over COVID-19, noting that it had “waited…
Nearly 140 regional and national associations on Thursday encouraged congressional small business committee leaders to support a bipartisan bill effectively forgiving all PPP loans through…
Fix Auto USA co-founder Erick Bickett last week said the COVID-19 pandemic offered a “silver lining” for any collision entrepreneur by spurring them to try…
Repair facility qualifications will soon play a greater role in referrals from dealerships and insurers, Fix Auto USA co-founder Erick Bickett predicted last month. The…
Maaco on June 30 said shops used the slowdown caused by the COVID-19 coronavirus response to “make upgrades to their facilities and utilize the time…
