Crash Champions Launches Annual ‘Champions For a Cause’ Campaign in Support of Susan G. Komen®
Crash Champions announced the continuation of its annual Champions For a Cause campaign in support of Susan G. Komen® and Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
All month long, Crash Champions team members across the country will come together to raise awareness and funds in support of Susan G. Komen’s mission to save lives by meeting the most critical needs in communities and investing in breakthrough research to prevent and cure breast cancer.
Crash Champions is serving as a National Team Sponsor for Susan G. Komen, taking part in 10 MORE THAN PINK Walk and Race for the Cure events across the nation. The company is also raising funds directly through the sale of custom Champions For a Cause apparel, giving team members another avenue to show their support.
Funds generated through the sale of Champions For a Cause apparel, along with fundraising efforts led by the Crash Champions National Team, will directly support Susan G. Komen.
Since launching Champions For a Cause in 2023, Crash Champions and its team members have raised $170,000 in support of Susan G. Komen and its work to advance breast cancer research, patient care, advocacy, and community support.
All Clear Names Jason Vilardi Chief Revenue Officer, Dynamic Solutions Promotes Jon Delgado to President
All Clear Diagnostics & Calibration has promoted Jason Vilardi to chief revenue officer, and Dynamic Solutions has elevated Jon Delgado from chief operating officer to president. Both companies are led by CEO Justin Proctor.
In his new role, Vilardi will oversee sales, business development, marketing, strategic partnerships, and customer growth for All Clear, which provides mobile ADAS calibrations, diagnostics, and programming to collision repairers. The company said he will work to bring those functions under one go-to-market plan as All Clear grows from a regional operation into a national one.
At Dynamic Solutions, which sells diagnostic equipment and provides technical support and training to the automotive aftermarket, Delgado will focus on the company's core equipment and support business while building out newer lines in training, software engineering, and technology solutions.
VIVE Collision Acquires Above All Collision Center in Concord, New Hampshire
VIVE Collision has acquired Above All Collision Center at 45 Chenell Drive in Concord, New Hampshire, adding to the MSO's presence in the state. The shop now operates as Above All Collision Center Powered by VIVE and will offer collision repair, help with insurance claims, and a lifetime warranty.
"Every location we welcome into VIVE represents an opportunity to earn the trust of another community," said Vartan Jerian Jr., CEO and founder of VIVE Collision. "We're excited to welcome Above All Collision to the VIVE family and support the team with the resources and training to succeed."
VIVE now lists operations in New York, New Jersey, Maine, Rhode Island, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, New Hampshire, Vermont, and Delaware. The MSO entered Delaware in 2025 through its acquisition of EV repair specialist Evolve and recently expanded in Vermont.
Hunter Adds Bosch Remote Diagnostics Service to ADASLink
Hunter Engineering's ADASLink calibration and diagnostic scan tool now includes Remote Diagnostics Service (RDS), powered by Bosch. The feature links shops with Bosch diagnostic specialists for OEM software access, scan and calibration help, fault code review, coding support, and repair documentation.
With ADASLink connected to the vehicle, a technician opens the RDS menu, chooses pre-scan, post-scan, steering system reset, or ADAS support, and describes the help needed. The system reads the VIN automatically and starts a live chat with a Bosch expert, who can run scans and steering resets remotely, supply ADAS target setup specs, or complete calibrations. When the job is done, the system produces a calibration confirmation, OE-level documentation, and suggested next steps.
Hunter said the service is aimed at independent shops, collision centers, glass shops, and MSOs looking to reduce sublet work and skip the cost of keeping several OEM scan tools and software subscriptions on hand.
"By integrating remote diagnostics expertise from Bosch into the ADASLink platform, customers can confidently perform scans, calibrations and advanced diagnostics with transparent pricing and insurer-ready documentation," said Ryan Gerber, Hunter ADAS product specialist.
"Bosch Remote Diagnostics Service gives shops a direct connection to Bosch diagnostic expertise and OEM software through the tools they already use," said Todd Hertzler, regional president of Bosch Mobility Aftermarket North America.
Speedy Glass USA Joins SkillBridge Program to Recruit Transitioning Service Members
Speedy Glass USA, a Fix Network company, has become a partner in the Department of War's SkillBridge program, which connects service members with civilian employers during their final months of active duty.
Participants in their last 180 days of service can choose a four- or six-month on-the-job training track led by Speedy Glass staff, covering repairing and replacing auto glass, ADAS calibration, customer service, and safety procedures. Graduates can apply for permanent technician roles at certain Speedy Glass shops and, once hired, can work toward Auto Glass Skills Council certification.
"Transitioning service members will gain hands-on training together with an entry point into an in-demand skilled trade," said Rudy Bruckner, vice president of operations for Speedy Glass USA.
Service members interested in the program can email skillbridge@speedyglass.com.
ASE Connects Opens Quarterly Service Snapshot Survey
ASE Connects is inviting automotive, diesel, and collision shops and dealerships to take part in its Quarterly Service Snapshot, an anonymous survey that benchmarks labor rates charged to customers, revenue growth, how far out appointments are booked, and technician demand.
The survey runs Oct. 1-15, and results are available only to ASE Connects members who complete it. Responses are confidential and shared only as aggregate results. ASE Connects members can complete the Quarterly Service Snapshot between by logging into their account and navigating to the Industry Data Exchange. Shops and dealerships that are not yet members, can sign up for a free trial through Dec. 31, 2026.
"The Service Snapshot gives ASE Connects members meaningful data they can use to improve and grow their businesses," said Dave Johnson, president and CEO of ASE.
NABC Opens Nominations for 2026 Changing and Saving Lives Award
NABC is accepting nominations through Oct. 15 for its 2026 Changing and Saving Lives Award, which honors a collision industry professional whose community service extends well beyond their job. NABC board members and the public can submit nominations, and past nominees are eligible again.
Nominees should demonstrate qualities such as a commitment to volunteering and helping others, strong local ties, and support provided during a crisis. The award will be presented this fall. The recipient will receive an engraved trophy, and NABC will donate to a charity on the recipient's behalf.
"As our organization has grown and evolved, we have an opportunity to work with so many great leaders, companies and charities across the country," said Debby Robinson, executive director of NABC.
Last year's Changing and Saving Lives Award went to Bob Waldron, owner of four CARSTAR locations in Massachusetts, and John Hamdan and Anne Kolea, owners of Dynasty Auto Body in New Jersey. Questions can go to NABCAwards@nationalautobodycouncil.org.
NABC Recycled Rides Gifts Four Vehicles to Veterans in San Antonio, Minneapolis, and Seattle
NABC Recycled Rides presented four refurbished vehicles to military veterans across three cities in late September.
Two San Antonio veterans received vehicles Sept. 30 during CIECA CONNEX 2026, held at the Hilton San Antonio Palacio del Rio. CIECA sponsored the presentation, and the conference hosts a Recycled Rides gifting in the city where it's held each year. GEICO donated both vehicles.
U.S. Army veteran Paula Peterson, a former combat medic and single mother of two nominated by Grace After Fire, received a 2020 Toyota C-HR refurbished by Caliber New Braunfels.
U.S. Army veteran Casey Franklin, a mother of three who served 12 years and was nominated by HUD-VASH, received a 2020 Mazda CX-5 refurbished by Crash Champions.
Additional San Antonio partners included ATE, IPAC, Dents and Dings, Sun Auto Tire and Service, Unique Auto Steam Detail, Nexus Towing, Advanced Remarketing Services, Cars for Charity, Copart, and Enterprise.
In Minneapolis, U.S. Navy veteran Robert Hanson received a 2020 Hyundai Elantra SEL on Sept. 23 at Dunwoody College of Technology through the NABC Recycled Rides for Schools program. Allstate donated the car, and Dunwoody students refurbished it.
Minneapolis partners included Caliber Collision, Highland Collision, Hopkins Autobody, Luther Collision, Bonfe Auto Service, LKQ, Superior Collision, AAA Auto Parts, Morries Hyundai, Advanced Remarketing Services, Cars for Charity, and Copart.
In Seattle, U.S. Army veteran Brian Pfeffer received a 2023 Honda Odyssey on Sept. 26 at Lumen Field during a Seattle Sounders match. American Family donated the minivan, and Gerber Collision & Glass refurbished it.
