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IAA Expands Branch and Breaks Ground on New Branch in California

February 25, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

IAA, Inc. (NYSE: IAA) announced that it has completed a branch expansion at IAA Fontana and has broken ground on a new branch to meet growing demand in Southern California. The new IAA Los Angeles North branch will offer state-of-the-art facilities to support increased customer capacity needs.  “This expansion and new branch will bring needed […]

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

Javier Vargas Named Director of Operations for California, Surrounding Areas at ProColor Collision

February 11, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

ProColor Collision announced Javier Vargas as its new director of operations for California and surrounding states as of January 24. As the director of operations, Vargas will be responsible for providing direction and support for all operational components including financial profitability, growth and compliance for ProColor Collision franchisees. In addition, he will be accountable for […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: California, People, ProColor Collision

Alameda County California District Attorney Announces Nearly $4 Million Settlement of Hazardous Waste Case Against Firestone Repair Centers

February 8, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

County District Attorney’s offices in California continue to pursue hazardous waste cases against automotive repair facilities and retailers. Firestone Complete Auto Care has agreed to a nearly $4 million settlement with the Alameda County District Attorney’s Office and 28 other prosecutors in an environmental protection case that alleged the company unlawfully disposed of hazardous waste. […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Bridgestone Retail Opertions, California, Firestone, Hazardous Waste, Lawsuits

ProColor Collision Adds Two Collision Repair Centers to Network in Sacramento

February 1, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

ProColor Collision announced the launch of two new collision repair shops in Sacramento, Calif. The new locations include ProColor Collision Sacramento South East, formerly known as Collision Express Center, and ProColor Collision Sacramento North East. ProColor Collision Sacramento South East and North East reflect owner-operator Tony Buryakov’s 25 years of experience and drive to deliver […]

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

ProColor Collision Adds Collision Repair Center to Network in San Francisco

January 27, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

ProColor Collision announced a new collision repair shop location in South San Francisco, Calif. Formerly known as Royalty Auto Collision Center, Inc., ProColor Collision South San Francisco is a full-service collision repair facility, owned and operated by brothers Cesar and Carlos Dominguez With more than 40 years of collision repair industry experience, the Dominguez brothers […]

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

ProColor Collision Adds Collision Repair Center to Network in California

January 21, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

ProColor Collision Montclair, located at 4741 Arrow Highway in Montclair, Calif., is the newest collision repair center to join the ProColor Collision network. Formerly known as Montclair Auto Collision, ProColor Collision Montclair mirrors owner-operator Carlos Flores’ commitment to customer satisfaction and proper collision repairs. According to Carlos, he takes the most pride in the reputation […]

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

Crash Champions Acquires Two Collision Repair Centers in San Diego Metro Area

November 19, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

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 […]

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

Classic Collision Acquires 8 Collision Repair Centers in Southern California

November 15, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

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 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, California, Classic Collision

California Insurance Commissioner Orders Allstate, Mercury, and CSAA to Refund Excess Auto Insurance Profits Due to Covid or Face Legal Action

October 12, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

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 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Allstate Insurance, California, Coronavirus, CSAA, Insurance Commissioner, Mercury Insurance

California Assembly Bill Expands Inspection of Safety Components, Allows BAR to Capture Industry Certifications

October 4, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

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 […]

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

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