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New California Online Advertising Requirements for Licensed Auto Repair Facilities Take Effect October 1

September 24, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

The California Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR) will enforce new online advertising requirements for all automotive repair dealers beginning October 1 following the adoption of regulations initially developed for mobile automotive repair and referral services. All online advertisements must display three specific elements: Business name as registered with BAR Automotive repair dealer registration number Phone […]

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

CSN Collision Add Repair Facility to Network in Toluca Lake, California

September 18, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

CSN Collision announced the addition of Lakeside Auto Center, in Toluca Lake, Calif. to its network. The collision repair shop was founded by lifelong car enthusiasts Andre and Edgar in 2024. “Our passion for cars runs deep, but our real motivation comes from helping people,” said Andre, Co-Founder of Lakeside Auto Center. “After an accident, […]

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

Waymo Gets Authorization for Autonomous Robotaxi Rides at San Jose Airport

September 8, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Waymo has received authorization to offer fully autonomous rides at San José Mineta International Airport terminals, the company announced September 4. The Google subsidiary will begin testing this fall and plans to launch commercial service later this year. San Jose will become the second international airport where Waymo operates autonomously and the first in California, […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Autonomous Vehicles, California, Robotaxi, Waymo

Kinetic Opens Second San Francisco Bay Area Digital Repair Hub

September 4, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Kinetic announced yesterday it opened a new digital repair facility in San Leandro, Calif. marking its second location in the San Francisco Bay Area. The facility provides calibration and repair services for vehicles equipped with advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS), electric vehicles and other digitally complex cars. Kinetic uses artificial intelligence, computer vision and robotics technologies […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Advanced Driver Assistance Systems, Calibration, California, Kinetic, Openings

California Automotive Wholesalers’ Association Proposes Political Action Sub-Committee

August 27, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

The California Automotive Wholesalers’ Association (CAWA) is developing plans to establish a Political Action Sub-Committee to increase its influence in state policy matters affecting the automotive aftermarket industry. CAWA’s Legislative Team and Board of Directors member Jeff Groves of O’Reilly Auto Parts have drafted a concept paper for the proposed sub-committee. The plan will be […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: California, CAWA, Political Action Committee

VinFast Opens First California Dealership in San Diego

August 22, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

VinFast Auto (NASDAQ: VFS) opened its first California dealership in San Diego, marking the Vietnamese electric vehicle manufacturer’s latest expansion into the U.S. market and ending its direct-sales model in the state. The dealership, VinFast San Diego, is operated by Sunroad Automotive Group and offers the company’s two electric SUVs available in the United States: […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: California, Openings, VinFast

Fix Auto USA Adds Collision Repair Center to Network in Temecula Valley

July 31, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Fix Auto USA announced the opening of Fix Auto Temecula West at 27599 Commerce Center Dr. in Temecula, Calif. The 12,000-square-foot facility is owned by John Volpe and Greg Folden, who have more than 60 years of combined industry experience. The location marks Volpe’s fourth Fix Auto USA shop, joining Fix Auto Temecula, Fix Auto […]

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

California Autobody Association Urges Industry to Challenge New Towing Regulations During BAR Meeting

July 29, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Association calls proposed tear-down and disclosure rules “unnecessary and burdensome” The California Autobody Association (CAA) is mobilizing collision repair shops to oppose new state regulations that would require separate documentation for towing services, calling the rules overly complex and costly for businesses and consumers. The CAA issued a member alert ahead of Thursday’s Bureau of […]

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

G&C Auto Body Acquires Chico, California Collision Repair Facility

July 28, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

G&C Auto Body announced it has acquired Miracle Auto Body in Chico, Calif., adding to its network of more than 50 locations across northern California. The acquired shop at 2304 Park Avenue strengthens the company’s presence in the Chico market and will be rebranded as G&C Auto Body – Chico and is scheduled to open […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, California, G & C Auto Body

CSN Collision Adds Repair Facility to Network in Riverside, California

July 23, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

CSN Collision announced the addition of CSN Riverside Auto Repair, founded in 2024 by automotive enthusiasts Brian Perez and Michael Vu, as the newest collision repair center to join the network. The facility served the California communities of Riverside and Montclair. Perez and Vu launched the business with a clear mission: to combine the knowledge […]

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

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