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Copart Opens CrashedToys Facility in Sacramento

April 9, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

CrashedToys, a Copart brand, announced that its new facility at 8687 Weyand Ave Suite B, Sacramento, Calif. is now open for business. Every month, CrashedToys locations host auctions of hundreds of motorcycles, ATVs, and watercraft. “The opening of our new facility represents the success of the CrashedToys brand and the value that this unique powersports […]

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

Fix Auto Adds Collision Repair Center to Network in Southern California

March 25, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Fix Auto USA announced the addition of its newest franchise location, Fix Auto Apple Valley, in Apple Valley, Calif. The new facility brings Fix Auto USA’s total number of locations to 149.  “I decided to align my business with Fix Auto USA because of how recognizable the brand is and the many benefits it offers,” […]

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

CARSTAR Adds Collision Repair Center to Network in Modesto, California

March 19, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

CARSTAR the Professionals Auto Body Works

CARSTAR announced the addition of CARSTAR the Professionals Auto Body Works, a 10,500 square foot facility located at 4720 Stratos Way, in Modesto, Calif to its network of independently owned collision repair facilities. Richard Aleixo, owner of CARSTAR the Professionals Auto Body Works, initially entered the industry in a part-time capacity, cleaning his father’s body […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: California, CARSTAR, Network Affiliations

California Autobody Association Announces New Board Members and Executive Director

March 19, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

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The California Autobody Association (CAA) swore in its new board officers for 2019 on March 9th in Cerritos. Tiffany Silva of Accurate Auto Body in Richmond was sworn in as new CAA President. The association’s current board officers include: President Tiffany Silva (Accurate Auto Body – Richmond) Vice President Doug Marshall (Autotrends – Oakland) 1st […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Board of Directors, California, California Autobody Association, People

CARSTAR Adds Collision Repair Center to Network in California

March 6, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

CARSTAR Douglas Auto Body

CARSTAR announced the addition of CARSTAR Douglas Auto Body, a 50,000 sq. ft. collision repair center located at 2453 E. Colorado Boulevard in Pasadena, Calif. to its independently-owned facilities. Originally started in 1956 by their father, CARSTAR Douglas Auto Body’s owners Armen and Kevin Daghla are eager to continue their father’s legacy while also accelerating […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: California, CARSTAR, Network Affiliations

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

March 4, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Fix Auto USA announced the addition of five new franchise locations, bringing Fix Auto USA’s total number of locations to 148. The additional locations expand Fix Auto USA’s geographic footprint in multiple markets including: Northern California, the greater Phoenix area, and Southern California. The locations include: Fix Auto Berkeley (Berkeley, CA) -Formerly Platinum Collision Center; […]

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

CARSTAR Chilton Auto Body Celebrates Grand Opening

February 28, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

CARSTAR hosted a grand opening event in celebration of its largest multi-store owner joining the CARSTAR family. CARSTAR Chilton Auto Body, that announced it was joining the CARSTAR network last summer, has 11 collision repair centers in the San Francisco Bay area of California. In honor of the innovative multi-store owner joining the network, CARSTAR […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: California, CARSTAR, Network Affiliations

White House and California Discontinue Talks on Proposed Auto Emissions Regulations

February 26, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

On February 21, officials from the White House, Department of Transportation, and Environmental Protection Agency announced that the Trump Administration has decided to discontinue discussions with the California Air Resources Board (CARB) regarding the proposed Safer Affordable Fuel-Efficient (SAFE) Vehicles Rule. Despite the Administration’s best efforts to reach a common-sense solution, it is time to […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: California, Emissions, NHTSA, Regulations, U.S. EPA

Autonomous Vehicles Permit Holders Report More Than 2 Million Test Miles in California

February 15, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Critics say reports show technology not living up to hype though performance varies widely across companies. The California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) reported that companies with a permit to test autonomous vehicles in California with a safety driver reported their technology drove more than 2 million miles in autonomous mode during the most recent […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Autonomous Vehicles, California

NABR Launches New Version of Its California Labor Rate Survey

February 8, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

National AutoBody Research (NABR) announced the launch of its newly revised California Standardized Auto Body Labor Rate Survey, based on the labor rate survey format defined by the California Department of Insurance (CDI). As new laws in California for storage took effect at the New Year, and to respond to market activity in California, NABR […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: California, Labor Rates, National AutoBody Research

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