A San Jose, Calif. body shop owner has been charged with insurance fraud following an investigation by the Santa Clara County District Attorney’s Office. Jairon Escobar, 49, who owns and operates Radiator & Body Parts, allegedly inflated an insurance damage estimate on a vehicle that was part of an undercover operation. Investigators say Escobar added […]
ProColor Collision Adds Repair Center to Network in Los Angeles Market
ProColor Collision South Gate is the latest to join ProColor Collision’s family of advanced collision repair facilities in the United States. The new location, located at 5721 Imperial Highway in South Gate, Calif. was purchased in 2024 and is managed by Ben Ramos. “We are committed to meeting and exceeding the needs of our customers,” […]
Safelite Settles Insurance Fraud Allegations for $31 Million in California and Illinois
Auto glass company denies all allegations in whistleblower lawsuits. Safelite Group, Inc. have agreed to pay $31 million to settle allegations of insurance fraud in California and Illinois, according to settlement documents released by the law firm representing the whistleblower in the lawsuits. The agreements resolve two qui tam whistleblower lawsuits, filed first in California […]
Federal Agency Says Congress Can’t Overturn California Vehicle Emissions Rules Through Review
The Automotive Service Association reported that the Government Accountability Office (GAO), independent federal agency that provides auditing, evaluative, and investigative services to the U.S. Congress, released a report revealing its opinion that Congress does not have the authority under the Congressional Review Act to overturn California’s more stringent automotive emissions regulations. In December, when Joe […]
ProColor Collision Adds Repair Facility to Network in California
Guadalupe Lara and Marco Fernandez have transitioned their Modesto body shop, formerly known as Luxury Collision Center to the ProColor Collision brand. ProColor Collision Modesto, located at 1216 6th Street will continue the growth plan for their family-owned auto shop business, which has served the greater Modesto area for four years. “As we looked at […]
California Department of Insurance Warns Drivers about Tow Truck Drivers Holding Vehicles Hostage in Southern California
Warning follows arraignment of 16 residents in alleged auto insurance fraud ring involving body shop. Yesterday, the California Department of Insurance issued a public service announcement (PSA) with a warning for California drivers about an increase in scams involving tow truck companies targeting car accident victims where vehicles are being held hostage for cash. The […]
Trive Capital Invests in Chilton Auto Body
Chilton has 20 collision repair centers in California. Trive Capital, a Dallas, Texas-based private equity firm, announced it invested in Chilton Auto Body. Headquartered in San Carlos, Calif, Chilton operates 20 collision shops across the Bay Area and Los Angeles and continues to grow throughout state. Founded in 1969, Chilton services all vehicle makes and […]
CIF Announces $250,000 Fund to Help Collision Repair Industry Members Impacted by California Wildfires
Applications for assistance will be accepted through March 31. The Collision Industry Foundation (CIF) currently has a total of $250,000 set aside to assist industry members impacted by the recent wildfires in California. Outgoing CIF President Dan Risley of CCC Intelligent Solutions announced during the recent 14th CIF Annual Charity event in Palm Springs, Calif. […]
Universal Technical Institute Adds Tesla START Collision Repair Training Program to Long Beach Campus Offerings
Universal Technical Institute (UTI) announced the expansion of its Manufacturer Specific Advanced Training program by adding Tesla’s START Collision Repair program. Tesla’s START program is an intensive training program that prepares workers for successful careers at Tesla. Graduates of UTI’s Collision Repair and Refinish Technology program who meet Tesla’s program criteria and are hired by […]
Driven Brands Collision Heart Fund Activated to Support Employees Impacted by California Wildfires
The Driven Brands Collision Group consisting of Abra, CARSTAR, and Fix Auto USA, has a significant number of franchise locations and employees in California. While all of our locations and employees are safe following the recent wildfires, many team members in the greater Los Angeles area are facing the aftermath of these devastating events. In […]
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