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Court Upholds California DOI $27.5 Million Fine Against Mercury Insurance for Charging Additional Fees for Auto Insurance

May 8, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Yesterday, the California Court of Appeal upheld a $27.5 million fine the Department of Insurance issued against Mercury Insurance Company for charging illegal fees that should have been disclosed as premiums, a violation of Proposition 103. The fine is the largest in the Department’s history against a property and casualty insurer. In 2015, the Commissioner […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: California, Department of Insurance, Mercury Insurance

California Bureau of Automotive Repair Proposes New Collision Repair Regulations

April 24, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

California Collision Repair Regulations

Regulator proposes revised definitions for OEM and non-OEM crash parts, require equipment and information necessary to repair vehicle, mandate OEM repair specifications. At a regulatory workshop held April 18 in conjunction with its quarterly advisory committee meeting, the California Bureau of Automotive Repair detailed several proposed changes to collision repair regulations in the state. Among […]

Filed Under: Feature Tagged With: Bureau of Automotive Repair, California, Non-OEM Parts, OEM Parts, OEM Repair Procedures, Regulations

California DMV Takes Next Step To Allow Light-Duty Autonomous Delivery Vehicles

April 15, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

The California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) released proposed regulations that establish a path for companies to test or deploy light-duty autonomous motor trucks (delivery vehicles) on the state’s public roads. The release of these regulations marks the start of a 45-day public comment period, which ends May 27. Under the proposed regulations, companies can […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Autonomous Vehicles, California, Regulations

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

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