Dec 31, 2019 · Every February for the last 47 years, drivers throughout the Northwest have headed to Les Schwab Tire Centers for the chain’s “Free Beef” promotion.

Dec 10, 2024 · Registration is now open for the 2025 WIN conference, according to a press release by the Women’s Industry Network.. The Women’s Industry Network (WIN) has announced that its 2025 annual conference, themed "Create Your Own Magic," will be held from May 5 to 7, 2025, at the Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista – Disney Springs Area in Lake Buena Vista, Florida.

Feb 26, 2008 · New Collision Repair Kit OTC unveils its 4-ton Stinger Collision Repair Set, No. 1513A, that includes easy to assemble collection of repair tools and accessories. The kit contains...

Nov 5, 2024 · SEMA announced its Best New Products Award winners during the first full day of the 2024 SEMA Show.These awards are given to the products deemed most innovative and cutting-edge that will be consumable in 2025. This year, more than 1,600 products were entered into the 18 different showcase categories to be considered for a SEMA New Product Award.

Dec 31, 2019 · GearWrench® has a new program that supplies student technicians with GearWrench tool sets as they get started on their careers. The Technical Education Program (TEP) provides students with customized sets equipped with the tools necessary to meet repair and service challenges in the automotive, heavy duty, diesel, machinery and aviation fields.

Oct 6, 2024 · Rising Repair Costs and Vehicle Complexity: The total cost of repair (TCOR) increased by 3.7% in the first half of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023, driven primarily by labor and parts costs.Labor rates rose by 4.9% year-over-year, placing additional financial strain on repair shops and insurers.

Dec 3, 2024 · Boyd Group Services, operator of Gerber Collision & Glass, announced that CEO Timothy O’Day will step down from his role, effective May 14, 2025 and he will be succeeded by Brian Kaner, the current president and chief operating officer of Boyd, according to a news release.. The transition will coincide with the annual general meeting of …

Jan 5, 2025 · Kinetic has launched Kinetic ID, an AI-powered tool for repair shops that instantly identifies when a vehicle’s advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) need to be calibrated following a collision, according to a news release.. Kinetic ID, already used by certified technicians at Kinetic’s network of Hubs across the U.S., aims to improve vehicle safety while streamlining administration ...

Dec 3, 2024 · As insurers tighten their purse strings and adopt more stringent policies, shop owners must navigate this evolving landscape with adaptability and resilience.

Jun 13, 2024 · In the last five months, more than $9 billion in capital has been invested into the collision repair industry by private equity firms. The biggest chunk of this new capital was $4.6 billion in debt refinancing by Caliber Collision.