8+ hour, 18+ min ago   (835+ words) Excluding Gerber’s acquisition of Joe Hudson’s 258 locations that closed in January, combined additions by the Big Four, the established consolidators and the new entrants totaled 81 locations in the first half of 2026 — spread across the widest field of buyers we have…...

3+ day, 8+ hour ago   (300+ words) Crash Champions announced that its Associate Service Advisor Program has surpassed 300 graduates, marking a milestone in the company’s investment in developing internal talent and career pathways. To date, 304 associates have graduated from the program, which prepares team members for careers…...

5+ day, 8+ hour ago   (363+ words) Collision Partners (CP) announced that Cody Rinaudo has joined the company as director of estimating and repair planning. “As vehicles continue to become more complex, there is less room for assumption in the repair process,” Bradshaw said. “The manufacturer provides…...

6+ day, 4+ hour ago   (381+ words) Crash Champions announced the opening of a new collision repair center at 1640 Airport Boulevard in West Columbia, S.C. The facility is the company’s sixth location in South Carolina, expanding its presence in the Southeast and increasing service capacity for drivers throughout…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (1163+ words) Texas’ new mandatory Right to Appraisal requirement for personal auto insurance policies could give consumers a more direct way to resolve disputes over collision repair costs and total-loss valuations, but a consumer advocate says the effectiveness of the new protection…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (384+ words) Bosch Diagnostics announced it has released software updates 7.3 and 7.4 for its Bosch ADS X series scan tools, with expanded vehicle coverage, enhanced secure access capabilities and workflow improvements. Both releases add support for 2026 model year vehicles and additional ADAS calibrations....

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (253+ words) Key benefits of the system include: The PPG Quickline waterborne refinish system is backed by PPG’s comprehensive technical training, color support resources, business development programs and distributor network in the U.S. and Canada. The AL9LC two-post floorplate car lift is engineered…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (479+ words) First responders from nine fire departments across the Mid-South trained at Russom’s CARSTAR Collision in Dyersburg, Tenn., on Saturday, July 11 in a hands-on extrication session focused on late-model vehicles, supported by Russom’s CARSTAR Collision, Travelers Insurance and the National Auto…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (828+ words) For years, OEM certification was viewed primarily as a marketing advantage — a way for collision repair facilities to distinguish themselves from competitors and demonstrate their commitment to proper repairs. Today, however, OEM certification has evolved into something much more significant....

3+ week, 6+ day ago   (601+ words) The Collision Industry Foundation (CIF) is inviting the collision repair community to participate in its “$25 for 25” fundraising campaign. Launched in celebration of CIF’s 25th anniversary, the campaign encourages 1,000 individuals to donate $25 in honor of the foundation’s 25 years of providing emergency financial…...