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Fisher Auto Parts Acquires 7 Genden Auto Parts Stores in New England

July 22, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Fisher Auto Parts announced the acquisition of Genden Auto Parts, a second-generation family business with over 70 years of service. This acquisition significantly strengthens Fisher Auto Parts’ presence in the New England market. Genden Auto Parts operates seven locations across western Massachusetts, northern Connecticut, southern Vermont and southwestern New Hampshire. John Lamoureux, owner of Genden […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Connecticut, Fisher Auto Parts, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Vermont

Focus Advisors and Veritas Advisors Merge M&A Operations

July 21, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Focus Advisors and Veritas Advisors announced a merger that combines the two established mergers and acquisitions (M&A) advisory firms serving the automotive collision repair sector. The deal brings together Focus CEO David Roberts and Veritas Founder John Walcher, along with their respective teams. The combined firm has advised on more than 120 automotive services transactions, […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Focus Advisors, Veritas Advisors

Car Center Collision Partners with Fox Motors, Opens New Repair Center

July 21, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Car Center Collision Repair announced it has entered into a partnership with Fox Motors in Grand Rapids, Mich to serve as the dealership group’s direct referral collision repair partner for eight brands: Acura, Ford, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Mazda, Nissan and Subaru. As part of the agreement, Car Center Collision purchased the former Fox Shine Car […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Agreements Signed, Car Center Collision Repair, Michigan

Wren’s Collision Group Acquires Repair Facility in Marietta, Georgia

July 7, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Wren’s Collision Group announced today it has acquired Pugmire Collision, expanding the family-owned company’s operations into the Marietta, Ga. market. The newly acquired repair facility is Wren’s 19th location. The company said it will retain Pugmire’s existing staff and maintain current service standards. “Our growth is always guided by our purpose—to serve with integrity, provide […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Georgia, Wren's Collision Group

Aviva Completes $5 Billion Acquisition of Direct Line to Become Largest Auto and Home Insurer in the UK

July 2, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Combined group will have nearly 20% of UK auto insurance market, operate 47 collision repair centers. Aviva announced yesterday the completion of its £3.7 billion ($5.03 billion) acquisition of Direct Line Group (DLG) to become the United Kingdom’s largest auto and home insurance company. Amanda Blanc, Group Chief Executive Officer, Aviva plc said, “The completion […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Aviva UK, Direct Line, Solus

AkzoNobel to Sell AkzoNobel India to JSW Group

June 27, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Akzo Nobel N.V. has signed an agreement to sell its shareholding in Akzo Nobel India Limited (ANIL) to the JSW Group, one of India’s leading diversified conglomerates. The transaction is based on a total enterprise value of approximately €1.4 billion ($1.64 billion), representing an EV/EBITDA multiple of 22x, and includes AkzoNobel’s liquid paints and coatings […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, AkzoNobel, India, JSW Paints

Private Equity Firm Expands Automotive Equipment Platform With North Carolina Acquisition

June 13, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Cincinnati-based Brixey & Meyer Capital (BMC) announced today it acquired Universal Distribution Group, adding the Charlotte, N.C.-based automotive equipment provider to its growing aftermarket platform. The deal brings Universal Distribution Group founder Josh Lyerly’s company under BMC’s umbrella while allowing Lyerly to retain an ownership stake and continue leading the business. Financial terms were not […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Brixey & Meyer Capital, Universal Distribution Group

Classic Collision Acquires Repair Facility in Alabama

June 6, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Classic Collision, LLC announced the acquisition of Advanced Collision of Semmes, Inc. in Semmes, Ala. Advanced Collision of Semmes is a locally owned and operated auto body repair that has operated for over 23 years. Classic Collision, founded in 1983 in Atlanta, Georgia, operates 339 collision repair facilities nationwide.

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Alabama, Classic Collision

Driving Force Collision Expands Into Northeast With 3-Store New York Acquisition

June 4, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Driving Force Collision has acquired Precision Auto Works of LIC, a three-location collision repair company serving New York City and Long Island markets, according to advisory firms that handled the transaction. The acquisition, finalized in November 2024, marks Driving Force’s first expansion into the Northeast region. The deal was announced this week after what the […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Driving Force Collision, New York State

Motor Trades Association Concerned Proposed IAG-RAC WA Alliance Threatens Future of Australia’s Independent Motoring Club Insurance

June 4, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Motor Trades Association of Australia (MTAA) has condemned Insurance Australia Group’s (IAG) proposed strategic alliance with RAC WA, warning that this move—alongside proposed acquisitions of RACQ and RAA Insurance—marks the beginning of the end for locally owned, motoring club-based insurance in Australia. According to the MTAA, if approved by the Australian Competition and Consumer […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Insurance Australia Group, Motor Trades Association of Australia

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