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 […]
CIF Announces $250,000 Fund to Help Collision Repair Industry Members Impacted by California Wildfires
Applications for assistance will be accepted through March 31. The Collision Industry Foundation (CIF) currently has a total of $250,000 set aside to assist industry members impacted by the recent wildfires in California. Outgoing CIF President Dan Risley of CCC Intelligent Solutions announced during the recent 14th CIF Annual Charity event in Palm Springs, Calif. […]
Universal Technical Institute Adds Tesla START Collision Repair Training Program to Long Beach Campus Offerings
Universal Technical Institute (UTI) announced the expansion of its Manufacturer Specific Advanced Training program by adding Tesla’s START Collision Repair program. Tesla’s START program is an intensive training program that prepares workers for successful careers at Tesla. Graduates of UTI’s Collision Repair and Refinish Technology program who meet Tesla’s program criteria and are hired by […]
Driven Brands Collision Heart Fund Activated to Support Employees Impacted by California Wildfires
The Driven Brands Collision Group consisting of Abra, CARSTAR, and Fix Auto USA, has a significant number of franchise locations and employees in California. While all of our locations and employees are safe following the recent wildfires, many team members in the greater Los Angeles area are facing the aftermath of these devastating events. In […]
ProColor Collision Expands in Bakersfield, California
Qazi Asad, a 37-year industry veteran, has opened ProColor Collision Bakersfield Southwest, marking his second location in four months. Asad, alongside CFO Obeer Qazi and Vice President of Operations Saady Qazi, continues to expand his collision repair service in California. As CollisionWeek reported in October, Asad opened ProColor Collision Lynwood. Located at 4900 Lisa Marie […]
California Reported Total Autonomous Test Vehicle Mileage Down by Half from Previous Year
Autonomous vehicles under testing permits have collectively covered nearly 4.5 million miles on California’s public roads from December 1, 2023, to November 30, 2024, down more than half from the previous year, the California Department of Motor Vehicles announced, The most recent year total, standing at 4,498,066 miles, includes 3,945,171 miles with a safety driver […]
GoFundMe Fundraiser Established for Owners of California CARSTAR Store Who Lost Home in Pasadena Fire
Armen and Datevig Daghlian, owners of CARSTAR Douglas Auto Body & Paint, have faced an extraordinary set of challenges following a devastating fire that tore through their home on the evening of Tuesday, January 7 in Pasadena, Calif. While the fire destroyed their residence, leaving the Daghlian family effectively homeless, they have shown incredible resilience […]
Trump Rescinds Biden Administration EV Mandate in Executive Order
SEMA applauds effort, calls on EPA to send California Clean Air Act waivers granted in December for Congressional Review. Auto Alliance calls for single national emission standard. In an Executive Order signed on his first day in office, President Trump stated it is the policy of his Administration to remove regulatory barriers put in place […]
Fix Auto USA Adds Collision Repair Center in Chino, California
Fix Auto Chino, owned by Selvi Rizk-Menard, held its grand opening celebration in Chino, CA on Friday, January 10. The event featured a taco truck, raffles, and a special NABC Recycled Rides giveaway. The new location adds to Selvi Rizk-Menard’s growing network of Fix Auto USA locations, including Fix Auto Moreno Valley and Fix Auto […]
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