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Crash Champions Expand California Footprint with Acquisition of the Mike’s Auto Body

June 21, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

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 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, California, Crash Champions, Mike's Auto Body

ProColor Collision Adds New Repair Center in Southern California  

June 21, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

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 […]

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

California Insurance Commissioner Investigated Over Campaign Finance Complaints

June 1, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

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 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: California, Ethics, Insurance Commissioner

1Collision Network Adds 4 Collision Repair Center MSO to Network in Southern California

May 17, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

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 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: 1Collision Network, California, Network Affiliations

Kaizen Collision Center Acquires Collision Repair Centers in California and Nevada

May 10, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

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 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, California, Kaizen Collision Center, Nevada

Crash Champions Acquires Collision Repair Centers in California and Idaho

May 4, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

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 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, California, Crash Champions, Idaho

1Collision Adds Collision Repair Center to Network Southern California

April 29, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

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 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: 1Collision Network, California, Network Affiliations

IAA Expands Branch in Central California

April 19, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

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 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: California, Insurance Auto Auctions, Openings

Penske Automotive Group Acquires Dealership and Collision Repair Center in Southern California

April 12, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

Penske Automotive Group, Inc. (NYSE: PAG) announced that it has acquired BMW/MINI of Escondido, along with a collision repair center, located in Escondido, California. The acquired dealership and collision center are located in the Escondido Auto Mall, where the company currently operates dealerships featuring the Acura, Audi, Honda, and Mazda brands. The acquisition is expected […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, California, Penske Automotive

Crash Champions Acquires Collision Repair Centers in Washington State and California

April 7, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

Crash Champions, LLC announced that it has expanded its West Coast footprint through the acquisition Blackstone Collision, a single-shop located in the Seattle Metro Area, and Len’s Auto Body, a single-shop collision center located in San Diego County. The acquisition of Len’s adds a key location in Southern California, making the Golden State the Company’s […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, California, Crash Champions, Washington State

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