A coalition of 335 small automotive businesses, led by the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA), has called on Congressional leadership to stop California’s Advanced Clean Cars II (ACC II) regulation, which would effectively ban internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles in the state by 2035. In a letter addressed to House Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate […]
San Francisco Tow Company Operator Indicted in Scheme to Burn Competitors’ Tow Trucks
Defendant allegedly conspired to set fire to tow trucks to drive business to his towing companies and to retaliate against competitors. A federal grand jury has indicted Jose Vicente Badillo on one count of conspiracy to commit arson in connection with an alleged scheme to burn tow trucks throughout the San Francisco Bay Area in […]
Franchisee Opens Third ProColor Collision Repair Center in California
Franchisee Qazi Asad and his leadership team have opened their third ProColor Collision repair facility, expanding their service coverage in Bakersfield, Calif. The new Bakersfield Central location follows the team’s recent openings of ProColor Collision Lynwood and ProColor Collision Bakersfield Southwest within the past four months. Located at 98 Oak Street with easy access from […]
San Jose Body Shop Owner Faces Insurance Fraud Charge After Undercover Sting
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 […]
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