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CARSTAR Adds Collision Repair Center to Network in California

November 26, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

CARSTAR Orange Central

CARSTAR announced the addition of CARSTAR Orange Central, an over 14,000 sq. ft. collision repair center, located at 670 N. Batavia Street, in Orange, Calif. to its multi-store network of independently owned facilities. Craig Borja, owner of CARSTAR Orange Central, started in the industry young and primarily repaired luxury vehicles. Working his way through various […]

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

Auto Body Shop Owner Alleged Ring Leader of Insurance Fraud Ring in California

November 19, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Detectives from the California Department of Insurance, arrested four people November 16 for allegedly ripping off four auto insurers for more than $34,000 by filing fraudulent insurance claims. One additional suspect was taken into custody Thursday, November 15, 2018. All suspects were booked into the Sacramento County Jail. Investigated by the Urban Auto Fraud Task […]

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

CARSTAR Adds Collision Repair Center to Network in San Francisco

November 13, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

CARSTAR AutoWorld Collision

CARSTAR announced the addition of CARSTAR Auto World Collision, located at 1100 San Mateo Avenue South, San Francisco, Calif. to its network of independently owned collision repair facilities. Jason Wong, owner of CARSTAR Auto World Collision, entered the industry at a young age, washing cars at 16. Advancing to different roles in the repair world, […]

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

Fix Auto USA Announces Seven New Collision Repair Centers Added to Network in California

October 30, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Fix Auto USA announced the addition of seven California Franchise Locations, bringing Fix Auto USA’s total number of locations to 142. The additional locations expand Fix Auto USA’s geographic footprint in multiple California markets including: Northern California, San Diego, and Southern California. The locations include: Fix Auto Brea (Brea, CA), Formerly Sharper Image Collision; operated […]

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

Abra Completes Acquisition of Cooks Collision

October 30, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Abra Auto Body Repair of America announced that its acquisition of 38 Cooks Collision repair locations closed on Friday, Oct. 26. The acquisition of Cooks is Abra’s largest single transaction in its 34-year history, and marks the company’s entry state of California. Abra first entered the West Coast region in 2013 with acquisitions in Washington […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: ABRA, Acquisitions, California, Cooks Collision

Abra Acquires Cooks Collision

October 4, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Acquisition of nearly 40 collision repair centers marks Abra’s entry into California market. Abra Auto Body Repair of America has acquired California-based Cooks Collision and its 38 collision repair centers located in both Northern and Southern California. The acquisition marks Abra’s entry into the California market. Cooks Collision is the fifth largest independent collision repair […]

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

Chilton Auto Body Joins CARSTAR Collision Repair Network

August 20, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Chilton Auto Body

The San Francisco Bay-area multiple shop operator has 11 collision repair centers. Eleven collision repair facilities in the San Francisco Bay area have joined the CARSTAR network, making this the new largest MSO under the CARSTAR banner. Mike Chilton, co-founder of Chilton Auto Body, is a second-generation repair center owner. Working for his father at […]

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

CARSTAR Adds Collision Repair Center to Network in California

August 16, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

CARSTAR Intrepid

CARSTAR announced the opening of CARSTAR Intrepid Collision, a 9,400 sq. ft. facility located at 1206 E Vía Roma, in Colton, Calif. Owner David Sanchez originally entered the industry from the insurance side, supporting customers with their claims and repair experience. Eventually making his way onto the collision repair side as a store owner and […]

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

Fix Auto Adds Three Store MSO to Collision Repair Network in San Francisco

August 7, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Fix Auto USA announced that F. Lofrano and Son, with three locations in California’s San Francisco Bay area, has joined its network of independently-owned collision repair centers. Fix Auto USA now operates 135 locations in eight states. The three locations include:  Fix Auto 17th Street (San Francisco) – Formerly F. Lofrano and Son–17th Street; operated […]

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

Cooks Collision Settles Hazardous Waste Lawsuit with California District Attorneys

August 1, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Cooks Collision logo

$1.525 million settlement with collision repair facility operator follows undercover operation examining store waste streams by District Attorneys. Cooks Collision, Inc. with 38 collision repair centers in California, has settled a lawsuit brought by 15 District Attorney’s Offices in California for violations of the storage and disposal of hazardous materials and hazardous wastes. The action […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: California, Cooks Collision, Hazardous Waste, Lawsuit

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