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Driven Brands Hosts Joint Virtual Summit for ABRA, CARSTAR and Fix Auto USA Collision Repair Brands

December 8, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

Driven Brands UNIT3D

For the first time, Driven Brands family of collision repair companies will gather virtually for its 2020 convention – themed UNIT3D. “Our goal is to create a united group of brands that collectively help build our business and drive our success,” said Dean Fisher, president of the Driven Brands Collision Group. “This virtual summit is […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: ABRA, Annual Conference, CARSTAR, Driven Brands, Fix Auto USA

Crash Champions Completes Rebrand of Pacific Elite’s 23 Collision Repair Shops in California

December 8, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

Crash Champions, LLC announced it completed the rebranding of Pacific Elite, formerly the largest family owned operator of collision repair shops in California. Crash Champions acquired Pacific Elite earlier this year and began transitioning its 23 collision repair centers to its nationally recognized brand in early November, with the final location changing its banner on […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, California, Crash Champions, Pacific Elite Collision Centers

AAA Survey Finds Men Are More Aggressive Behind the Wheel

December 7, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

AAA Aggressive Driving Statistics

Nearly 8 in 10 drivers, regardless of gender, demonstrate aggressive driving behaviors. Data gathered by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety confirms the perception that men tend to speed, tailgate, merge dangerously, and make rude gestures or honk at other drivers more than women. The survey finds that women also admit to some dangerous driving […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AAA, Agressive Driving, Distracted Driving

Collision Works Acquires Four Collision Repair Centers in Oklahoma

December 7, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

Collision Works announced the acquisition of four Car Craft collision repair centers in Oklahoma. Including locations in Lawton, El Reno, Bethany, and East Edmond. Owners Greg Kavanaugh & Doug Reinhard have been in the collision repair industry their entire adult lives. Both began their careers as technicians in the business. From there, their progression into […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Collision Works, Oklahoma

Boyd Group Acquires Collision Repair Center in Texas

December 7, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Boyd Group Inc. announced the acquisition of a collision repair center in Pflugerville, Texas. The new Gerber Collision & Glass repair center previously operated as Masters Auto Craft, providing service since 2006. Pflugerville is a northeastern suburb of Austin, the capital of Texas. Pflugerville is one of the larger cities within a metropolitan area […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Boyd Group, Texas

California BAR Encourages Licensees to Take Advantage of COVID-19 Tax Relief and Grants Available to Business Owners

December 7, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

California Governor Gavin Newsom has authorized new tax relief and grants to businesses impacted by COVID-19 restrictions. The Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR) is encouraging licensees to determine their eligibility for relief, which includes the following: Tax Relief for Businesses Impacted by COVID-19 The Governor will direct the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Bureau of Automotive Repair, California, Coronavirus, Grants, Sales Tax, Tax

AASP/NJ December 17 Virtual Meeting Examines Right to Repair

December 7, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of New Jersey (AASP/NJ) will host a virtual membership meeting on Thursday, December 17 via Zoom that will focus on the efforts behind the recently passed Massachusetts Right to Repair Law ballot measure as well as local legislative efforts and how they apply to New Jersey. The association will […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AASP/NJ, legislation, Right to Repair, Webinars

Noblr Car Insurance Launches In Pennsylvania

December 4, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

Behavior-based car insurance company Noblr is now available in Pennsylvania. “We’re excited to launch in our seventh state, and to bring an empowering car insurance experience to drivers across Pennsylvania,” said Gary Tolman, Noblr Co-founder & CEO. “We couldn’t be better timed to help our members benefit financially. Noblr members only pay for the miles […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Noblr, Pennsylvania

Boyd Group Opens Collision Repair Center in Charlotte

December 4, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Boyd Group Inc. announced the opening of a new Gerber Collision & Glass collision repair center in Charlotte, North Carolina. This location is on a well-traveled roadway with many retail businesses and auto dealers nearby. Charlotte is the county seat of Mecklenburg County and the largest city in North Carolina with a population approaching […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Boyd Group, North Carolina, Openings

Service King Partners with Collin College to Support Collision Repair Training Program

December 4, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

Service King Collision announced it has teamed up with the Collin College Technical Campus in Allen, Texas to provide ongoing support for the school’s Collision Technology Program. Service King in partnership with the Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF), the nonprofit that focuses on pre-employment and preparing the next generation of auto body technicians, began helping […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Career and Technical Education, Collision Repair Education Foundation, Service King Collision Repair Centers, Texas

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