The Boyd Group Inc. announced the March 25 acquisition of a repair center in Bullhead City, Arizona. This location previously operated as Gordy’s Auto Body, serving this community for 30 years from the same location. Bullhead City is located on the Colorado River at the southern border of Lake Mohave, directly across from Laughlin, Nev. […]
GEICO Files RICO Lawsuit Against Arizona Glass Repair Shop
Insurer alleges facility forged customer signatures, charged for ADAS recalibrations not performed. Alleges $1.9 million in damages across more than 2,800 claims. GEICO has filed a federal lawsuit in Arizona, Government Employees Insurance Company, et al. v. A & E Solheim, LLC, d/b/a A & E Auto Glass, et. al., against the auto glass repair […]
Arizona Shop Operator Allegedly Defrauded Elderly Victim of $2 Million
Convinced vehicle owner to “sue” insurance company and allegedly pocketed attorney fees. Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich announced a State Grand Jury indicted Donaldo Parra, of Mesa, Ariz. for stealing over $2 million from an elderly woman. The indictment, filed February 25, arises out of an investigation conducted by the Mesa Police Department. The allegations […]
Fix Auto USA Adds Five Collision Repair Centers to Network in California and Arizona
Fix Auto USA announced the addition of five new franchise locations, bringing Fix Auto USA’s total number of locations to 148. The additional locations expand Fix Auto USA’s geographic footprint in multiple markets including: Northern California, the greater Phoenix area, and Southern California. The locations include: Fix Auto Berkeley (Berkeley, CA) -Formerly Platinum Collision Center; […]
Progressive Plans to Hire More Than 10,000 in 2019
Progressive Insurance announced it expects to hire more than 10,000 people in the coming year to support its growth. The company has grown more than 50 percent in the last three years to $30 billion in revenue for 2018. Positions the company will offer include IT and analyst roles, corporate functions, customer care and claims […]
Boyd Group Acquires Collision Repair Center in Arizona
The Boyd Group Inc. announced the January 11, acquisition of a collision repair center in Peoria, Ariz. This location previously operated as Lake Pleasant Collision Center, servicing customers in the community since 2009. Peoria is a northwestern suburb of Phoenix, with a population of approximately 155,000 people and is listed in the “Top 100 Places […]
Boyd Group Acquires Collision Repair Center in Arizona
The Boyd Group Inc. today announced the December 28 opening of a Gerber collision repair location in Lake Havasu City, Ariz. This location previously operated as Sofia’s Auto Body. Lake Havasu City is located on the shores of Lake Havasu and brings approximately 750,000 visitors to the area annually. Lake Havasu is located approximately 200 […]
Safelite Acquires Black Diamond Auto Glass
The Safelite Group, owner of Safelite AutoGlass, announced it acquired Black Diamond Auto Glass. The transaction was completed at the close of business November 9. Black Diamond Auto Glass was founded in 2001 and has locations in Show Low, Taylor, Eagar, and Payson, Ariz. “This acquisition helps expand our customer reach while leveraging the tremendous […]
Service King Opens 16th Collision Repair Center in Arizona
Service King Collision Repair Centers announced the company has officially opened its 16th Arizona repair center at 13820 W. Test Drive in Goodyear, Ariz. With more than 22,000 total square feet, the brand-new facility hosts approximately 17,000 sq. ft. of production space. “We are proud to continue our steady growth across the state of Arizona […]
Service King Opens Collision Repair Center in Arizona
Service King Collision Repair Centers announced the company has officially opened its 15th Arizona collision repair center. The new facility is over 20,000 sq. ft. and is located at 1265 E. Pecos Rd in Gilbert and continues the multiple shop operator’s expansion across the greater Phoenix market. “This is another proud step for Service King […]