California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara yesterday announced a legal action against Mercury Insurance for violating consumer protection laws, including by selling Mercury’s highest-priced policy to “good drivers” instead of the lowest-priced policy for which good drivers qualify. This legal enforcement action comes after a Department investigation found numerous areas where Mercury’s business practices harmed policyholders […]
California BAR to Examines Vehicle Safety Inspection Regulations to Address Salvage-Titled Vehicles
The California Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR) will host a second public workshop to discuss regulation development for the proposed vehicle safety inspection and certification program. AB 471 (Low, Chapter 372, Statutes of 2021) requires BAR to establish by January 1, 2024, a vehicle safety inspection and certification program for salvage-titled vehicles. At a minimum, […]
Crash Champions Expand California Footprint with Acquisition of the Mike’s Auto Body
Adds 17 locations in the state. Crash Champions announced today an agreement to acquire Mike’s Auto Body, a leading family-owned collision repair multi-shop operator (MSO) in the greater San Francisco Bay Area. Slated to close in early August 2022, all 17 Mike’s Auto Body locations will operate under the Crash Champions name and banner, bringing […]
ProColor Collision Adds New Repair Center in Southern California
ProColor Collision Rialto is the latest collision repair center to join ProColor Collision’s footprint as the collision repair brand reinforces its market presence across the U.S. Formerly known as A&A Auto Body Shop, ProColor Collision Rialto is a 10,500 sq. ft full-service collision repair facility located in Bloomington, Calif. that is equipped to handle advanced […]
California Insurance Commissioner Investigated Over Campaign Finance Complaints
Regulator investigates insurance companies funneling $122,500 to Lara campaign. According to the nonprofit Consumer Watchdog, seven insurance companies have contributed $122,500 to the LGBTQ Caucus, which in turn spent the money on an independent expenditure campaign to re-elect Ricardo Lara as insurance commissioner without disclosing the source of the donations. Consumer Watchdog filed a complaint […]
1Collision Network Adds 4 Collision Repair Center MSO to Network in Southern California
1Collision announced the addition of All Magic Paint & Body’s four locations in Southern California to the 1Collision network. Established more than 30 years ago, the business operates body shops in Norco, Eastvale, Moreno Valley and Fontana, Calif. “Every single day of our lives, we have to go out there and give our best when […]
Kaizen Collision Center Acquires Collision Repair Centers in California and Nevada
LNC Partners announced May 3 that Kaizen Collision Center completed the acquisitions of Certified Auto Body Center, a single-store collision repair shop in Las Vegas, Nevada, and Mainline Auto Body Center, a single-store collision repair shop in Santa Maria, California, further expanding Kaizen’s presence on the West coast. In 2021, LNC Partners, a Northern Virginia-based […]
Crash Champions Acquires Collision Repair Centers in California and Idaho
Crash Champions, LLC announced that it has acquired Costelli & Pardini Auto Body, a San Francisco Bay Area collision repair shop located at 2002 Palm Ave in San Mateo, Calif., and Ruben’s Body Shop located at 911 3rd St S in Nampa, Idaho. The acquisition of Costelli & Pardini gives Crash Champions 34 locations across […]
1Collision Adds Collision Repair Center to Network Southern California
1Collision announced the addition of VIP Auto Body, located in Chatsworth, Calif, a suburb of Los Angeles, to its network. Established more than 30 years ago, the business prides itself on delivering high-quality repair work and exceptional customer service. It is owned by cousins Chris Serobyan and Andy Seropian. “We’re excited to join 1Collision and […]
IAA Expands Branch in Central California
IAA, Inc. (NYSE: IAA) announced the expansion of the IAA Fresno (CA) branch. This investment increases the branch’s capacity by over 50% to support additional client needs in the area. The San Joaquin Valley is a key market, and this expansion further solidifies IAA’s commitment to its buyer and seller clients. “Expanding the IAA Fresno […]
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