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California Bill Would Require All New Vehicles to Be Zero Emission by 2040

January 8, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

A bill introduced in California by Assembly member Phil Ting, AB 1745, the Clean Cars 2040 Act, would require all new passenger vehicles sold in the state after January 1, 2040 to be zero emissions.  “California has long led the nation in promoting environmental protection and public health through visionary policies and technological innovations,” said […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: California, Emissions, legislation

CARSTAR Kraemer Collision Center Moves to New Anaheim, CA Location

December 12, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

CARSTAR Kraemer Collision Center

CARSTAR Auto Body Repair Experts announced that CARSTAR Kraemer Collision Center, a member of the CARSTAR family since 2013, has moved to a new facility located at 2841 E La Palma Ave, Anaheim, CA, 92806. Owned by Joel J. Cuevas, Jorge Cuevas and Joanne Cuevas, CARSTAR Kraemer Collision Center was founded by their father Jorge […]

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

Fix Auto USA Adds Collision Repair Center to Network in Southern California

December 6, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

Fix Auto USA announced the addition of Fix Auto Moorpark to its network of independently-owned collision repair centers. The new facility brings the total number of Fix Auto franchise locations in the U.S. to 120. Fix Auto Moorpark is the third location for co-owners and operators Gary Bisgrove and Gary Hesselbrock. In April, Bisgrove and […]

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California Collision Repair Shop Owner Among 22 Charged with Auto Insurance Fraud

December 5, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Santa Clara County District Attorney’s office announced that 19 Santa Clara County, Calif. residents have been charged with operating a fraud ring which faked numerous car accidents. Three additional suspects from Butte and San Benito Counties have also been charged. The fictional accidents – which were often reported as caused by a distracted driver […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Arrests, California, Insurance Fraud

California DMV Launches Campaign to Combat Unlicensed Vehicle Dismantling

November 29, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

California DMV Poster

The California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) announced a statewide campaign to inform the public of the health and safety risks posed by unlicensed vehicle dismantling. Dismantling a vehicle without a license is against the law and can involve stripping down vehicles, selling used vehicle parts illegally, and dumping hazardous waste into the environment. Earlier […]

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California Cracks Down on Unlicensed Vehicle Dismantlers

November 7, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

Strike team targets unlicensed dismantling in Los Angeles County Investigators with the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) targeted approximately 36 locations in the Wilmington area (Los Angeles County) in an effort to combat unlicensed vehicle dismantlers. During the enforcement operation on October 26, DMV investigators cited 24 individuals for unlicensed vehicle dismantling. In addition, […]

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California Detailing Shop Owner Sentenced to State Prison in $180,000 Insurance Fraud Case

November 6, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

The California Department of Insurance announced that Hani Abujudeh, 55, of Rancho Cucamonga, the leader of an auto insurance fraud scheme, was sentenced November 2 to six years in state prison for involvement in the scheme where he filed over 35 fraudulent claims, manipulated used car odometers and vehicle titles to make the vehicles appear […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: California, Insurance Fraud, Odometer Fraud

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

October 31, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

Fix Auto USA announced the addition of two California locations, bringing the total number of Fix Auto franchise locations to 119 in the US. Fix Auto Santa Maria, the first location in California’s Central Coast is owned and operated by Hector Paz.  “It’s truly an honor to have received and accepted an invitation to join […]

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Fix Auto USA Adds Collision Repair Center to Network in California

October 23, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

Fix Auto USA announced the addition of Fix Auto Sports Arena to its collision repair network, bringing the total number of Fix Auto franchise locations to 117 in the U.S. Fix Auto Sports Arena, is the tenth location in the San Diego market and the 64th in California, is owned and operated by Mark Gruwell, […]

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

California Cracks Down on Unlicensed Vehicle Dismantlers

September 11, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

Strike Team Targets the Nipomo Mesa Region Investigators with the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) targeted 35 locations in San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties in an effort to combat unlicensed vehicle dismantlers. During a two-day enforcement operation on September 6 and 7, DMV investigators cited 14 individuals for illegally dismantling vehicles and […]

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