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California Bureau of Automotive Repair Launches Program to Repurpose Clunker Cars in the Classroom

February 4, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

BAR Vehicle Donation Program

California high schools and community colleges will receive up to 350 vehicles a year to support technical education programs. The Bureau of Automotive Repair’s (BAR) new Cars for Schools program provides retired vehicles to public high schools, community colleges, and regional occupation programs, offering students the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in auto and collision […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Bureau of Automotive Repair, California, Career and Technical Education, Workforce Development

Registration Open for 2020 WIN Educational Conference

February 3, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

Early bird pricing available until March 31. The Women’s Industry Network (WIN) announced that registration for the 2020 Educational Conference is now open. This year’s conference will be held May 3-5, in Newport Beach, Calif. Its theme, Driving the Future, will be reflected throughout the agenda of the two-and-a-half-day event that brings education, connection and celebration […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Annual Conference, California, Women's Industry Network

Dismantlers Association Says California’s Underground Economy of Unlicensed Auto Dismantling Surging

January 21, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

Dismantlers

The State of California Auto Dismantlers Association (SCADA) is drawing public attention to the need to extend a highly effective DMV strike team program that was established to combat the underground economy of illegal auto dismantlers. This first in the nation program expired December 30 and could be extended provided legislation advances by January 24. […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: California, Dismantlers, State of California Auto Dismantlers Association

Fix Auto USA Adds 8 Collision Repair Centers to Network

January 15, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

Adds locations in California, Colorado and Nevada. Fix Auto USA announced the addition of eight franchise locations. These new locations expand Fix Auto USA’s footprint to now include Colorado Springs while further expanding in their existing regions of Northern California, Southern California, and Nevada. The new locations include: Fix Auto Burlingame and Fix Auto San […]

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

Boyd Group Enters California

January 14, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

Acquires nine collision repair locations in Southern California in two transactions. The Boyd Group Inc. announced that it has entered the state of California via two acquisitions totaling nine locations in the suburban Los Angeles area. Six of the shops, including one intake center, are located in Corona, Lake Elsinore, Menifee, Moreno Valley, Murrieta and […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Boyd Group, California

Mercedes-Benz and Bosch Pilot Automated Ride-Hailing Service in San Jose

December 10, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Mercedes-Benz and Bosch announced the start of a pilot project for automated ride-hailing service in San Jose, Calf. Their pilot project for an app-based ride-hailing service using automated Mercedes-Benz S-Class vehicles has now been launched in the Silicon Valley city of San Jose. Monitored by a safety driver, the self-driving cars shuttle between West San […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Autonomous Vehicles, Bosch, California, Mercedes-Benz

Collision Industry Foundation January 16 Gala Features Grant Recipients

December 10, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Collision Industry Foundation (CIF) 10th Annual CIF Gala fundraising event, that will be held in Palm Springs, Calif. on Thursday, January 16, at 6:00 p.m.,  will feature two former recipients of industry support through CIF. The previous recipients of Foundation support are looking forward to expressing their gratitude to CIF donors in person. Jeff […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: California, Collision Industry Foundation, Fundraiser

Fix Auto USA Adds Five Collision Repair Centers to Network in California

November 5, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Fix Auto USA announced its continued expansion in California with the addition of five new franchise collision repair centers. These additional locations expand Fix Auto USA’s footprint into new markets and further penetrates existing ones. The new locations include: Fix Auto Bell Gardens (Bell Gardens, CA) – Owned and operated by Armando Flores; who also […]

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

Safelite Group Acquires Quick’s Glass Service with Five Locations in California

October 30, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Safelite Group, the owner of Safelite AutoGlass, announced the acquisition of Quick’s Glass Service. The transaction was completed at the close of business October 25. Quick’s Glass Service has been in business for decades, owned and managed by Clint Harless. With five locations across California, including Marysville, Yuba City, Sacramento, Lodi and Stockton, the acquisition […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, California, Safelite

Service King Collision Repair Centers Settles Hazardous Waste Lawsuit with California District Attorneys

October 28, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

$2.35 million settlement with 11 county District Attorneys follows undercover operation examining store waste streams. Service King Paint & Body, LLC, with 42 collision repair centers in California, has agreed to pay $2.35 million to settle a civil environmental prosecution alleging the company mishandled hazardous waste and confidential customer information. The settlement was announced by […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: California, Hazardous Waste, Lawsuits, Service King Collision Repair Centers

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