Crash Champions, LLC announced it has acquired two collision repair centers in the San Diego, Calif. metropolitan area owned and operated by collision industry veteran Dan Greenwald and his family. This acquisition further strengthens Crash Champions’ presence in the Southern California region, now at 28 locations, and marks the Company’s fourth location in the metro […]
Classic Collision Acquires 8 Collision Repair Centers in Southern California
Classic Collision, LLC announced the acquisition of Platinum Collision Centers in southern California. The acquisition will make Classic one of the largest collision providers in the region with a footprint of 24 centers throughout Southern California. The firm has 163 locations in 11 states. “This company delivers the very best to customers. This move to […]
California Insurance Commissioner Orders Allstate, Mercury, and CSAA to Refund Excess Auto Insurance Profits Due to Covid or Face Legal Action
California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara on October 6 directed three auto insurance companies to reimburse California drivers the excess premiums they were charged from the start of the pandemic, or face legal action. The Commissioner’s order is directed at Allstate Northbrook Indemnity Company, Mercury Insurance Company, and CSAA Insurance Exchange. Together, these companies insure approximately […]
California Assembly Bill Expands Inspection of Safety Components, Allows BAR to Capture Industry Certifications
Bill changes rebuilt salvage vehicle inspection process and allows BAR to establish a process to prevent disclosure of non-fraud related enforcement actions if auto repair dealer completes specific remedial training. Auto industry groups are celebrating the passage of California Assembly Bill 471 that will expand the inspection of vehicle safety components and systems and revise […]
Safelite Acquires Unique Payless Auto Glass in California
The Safelite Group, owner of Safelite AutoGlass, announced an agreement to acquire Unique Payless Auto Glass in Fremont, Calif. The transaction was completed on Friday, September 24. “We’re pleased to welcome Unique Payless Auto Glass associates to the Safelite family,” said Tom Feeney, president and CEO of Safelite Group. “Open since 2017, their focus on […]
CARSTAR Adds Collision Repair Center to Network in Rancho Cordova, California
CARSTAR announced the opening of CARSTAR Pacific Coast Collision Center, a 20,000 square foot collision repair facility, located at 3480 Sunrise Boulevard, in Rancho Cordova, Calif. Eddie Shadarevian, owner of CARSTAR Pacific Coast Collision Center, first got into the collision repair industry selling aftermarket auto body parts. Once he decided to open his own auto […]
Automotive Recyclers Association Opposes California Department of Toxic Substances Control Emergency Rulemaking on the Definition of Scrap Metal
The Automotive Recyclers Association (ARA) issued a comment letter on September 7, detailing concerns and its opposition to the California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC)’s emergency rulemaking on the definition of scrap metal in the state. While the proposed regulations were specific to metal shredding facilities, professional automotive dismantlers play a vital role in […]
ProColor Collision Adds Collision Repair Center to Network in Los Angeles
ProColor Collision announced the newest collision repair shop location to join its network in the United States, opening in a bustling Los Angeles neighborhood. Formerly known as Lucky Auto Body and Repair Shop, ProColor Collision Los Angeles – Downtown West is located in Koreatown and reflects owner-operator Mark Kim’s ambition to offer the most advanced collision […]
Boyd Group Acquires Collision Repair Center in San Diego
The Boyd Group Inc. announced the acquisition of a collision repair center in San Diego, Calif. This new Gerber Collision & Glass repair center operated as Qualtech Collision Center serving this market since 1997 and is located near the eastern border of San Diego. More than 3 million people reside in the San Diego metropolitan […]
Classic Collision Acquires Two Collision Repair Centers in California
Classic Collision, LLC announced the acquisition of two Prestigious Auto Body & Painting locations in California. Classic Collision now operates a total of 102 repair centers in Alabama, Alaska, California, Florida, Georgia, Oregon, South Carolina, and Washington. Prestigious Auto Body & Painting has been in business in the Santa Barbara market for over 30 years. […]
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