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Toyota Auto Insurance Launches in California

May 8, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Entry into the largest auto insurance market in the U.S. marks the ninth state where vehicle manufacturer’s insurance product is available. Toyota Auto Insurance, the vehicle manufacturer’s branded insurance product, is now available to customers residing in California. Introduced to select markets in 2021, Toyota Auto Insurance offers customers quality, customizable coverage at affordable rates. […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: California, Openings, Toyota Insurance Management Solutions

Car ADAS Solutions Adds Three Licensees in California

April 26, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Car ADAS Solutions announced the addition of three new licensees in California including Accelerated ADAS in Riverside, owned by Jim Period, APEX Calibrations in Fresno, owned by Tony Morgan, and Quantum ADAS Calibrations LLC in San Diego, owned by Preston Eherenfeldt. “We are excited to begin our California calibration center build-out with the Car ADAS […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: California, Car ADAS Solutions, Network Affiliations

New California BAR Webpage Offers Quick-Reference Information on Accepted Trade Standards

April 24, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

The California Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR) has published a new webpage intended to help automotive repair dealers comply with California Code of Regulations (CCR) accepted trade standards. The new Accepted Trade Standards webpage offers helpful information on requirements for performing services or repairs specifically relating to: Air conditioning (CCR § 3366) Auto body and […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Bureau of Automotive Repair, California, Regulations

Toyota Receives Heavy Duty Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Powertrain Kit Approval from California

April 24, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Allows qualified heavy-duty truck manufacturers using the fuel cell electric powertrain kit to be eligible for incentives. Heavy-duty Class 8 commercial truck original equipment manufacturers and operators now have another tool to help them comply with increasingly strict emissions regulations in the State of California. Toyota announced that it was recently granted a Zero Emission […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: California, California Air Resources Board, Fuel Cells, Heavy Duty Trucks, Hydrogen, Toyota

Fix Auto USA Adds Collision Repair Center to Network in San Marcos, California

April 20, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Fix Auto USA announced the opening of Fix Auto San Marcos, a 7,300 sq. ft. collision repair center located at 917 Rancheros Drive in San Marcos, Calif. Francisco Cid Del Prado, co-owner of Fix Auto San Marcos, has spent over 32 years in the automotive industry as an employee of multiple shops, and now a […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: California, Fix Auto USA, Network Affiliations

Wesco Acquires Custom Colors Auto Body Supplies

April 12, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Wesco Group, the paint, body and equipment distributor in the U.S. and Canada, announced that Custom Colors Auto Body Supplies has joined the Wesco Team. Custom Colors has been servicing the Santa Maria Valley and surrounding areas in Southern California for the past 56 years. Alan Tuck, the current owner, started working with his father […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, California, PBE Distributor, Wesco

Wesco Group Acquires Northern California PBE Distributor

April 5, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Wesco Group, the paint, body and equipment (PBE) distributor in the U.S. and Canada, announced the acquisition of B&Z Auto Color’s three locations in Northern California in the communities of Modesto, Stockton and Turlock. B&Z has been servicing the Northern California market since 1923. The family has built a strong reputation over the years with […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, California, PBE Distributor, Wesco

ProColor Collision Adds New Repair Center to Network in North Hollywood, California

April 4, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

ProColor Collision opened of its newest U.S. collision repair location in North Hollywood, Calif., ProColor Collision North Hollywood, a 17,000 sq. ft full-service collision repair facility located at 6872 Lankershim Blvd. “We offer the best customer service with 50 years of shop and insurance experience as we strive to do a better and cleaner job […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: California, Network Affiliations, ProColor Collision

Fix Auto USA Adds Collision Repair Center to Network in Tujunga, California

March 24, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Fix Auto USA announced the opening of Fix Auto Tujunga, the newest collision repair center to join its network. The 4,500 sq. ft. facility is located at 7001 Foothill Boulevard in Tujunga, Calif. Kevin Tarverdyan, owner of Fix Auto Tujunga, joins the auto repair industry with nearly two decades of experience in the insurance industry. […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: California, Fix Auto USA, Network Affiliations

Consumer Group Concerned California Insurance Commissioner Approved Over $1 Billion in Auto Insurance Rate Hikes

March 23, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Consumer Watchdog says Insurance Commissioner Lara’s approval last week of a $263.7 million rate hike by California’s largest insurer, State Farm, marks the latest in a flurry of approvals of unjustified 2023 auto insurance rate hikes by the top 6 auto insurers, collectively totaling over $1 billion. These companies insure approximately 48% of the state’s […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Auto Insurance, California, Insurance Commissioner, Premiums

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