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Crash Champions Acquires Collision Repair Center in San Diego

July 14, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

Crash Champions, LLC announced today it has expanded its footprint in San Diego with the acquisition of All American Paint and Body located at 8315 Buckhorn St. in San Diego, Calif. Following this transaction, Crash Champions now has 28 collision repair centers across the state. “All American’s unwavering commitment to providing great service and high-quality […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, California, Crash Champions

Classic Collision Adds Brownfield Collision Repair Center in California

July 13, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

Classic Collision, LLC announced its newest collision repair center opening in Santa Ana, Calif. With the addition of the 19,000 sq. ft. brownfield location, Classic Collision now operates a total of 79 repair centers in Georgia, Florida, Alabama, South Carolina, California, and Alaska. Classic Collision Santa Ana can be found about 32 miles SE of […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: California, Classic Collision, Openings

Consumer Group Alleges Auto Insurance Companies Overcharged California Motorists $5.5 Billion During First Year of Pandemic

July 1, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

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According to an analysis by Consumer Watchdog, while the vast majority of Californians drove far less last year, most California insurance companies continued to charge pre-pandemic auto insurance rates, reaping a windfall of about $5.5 billion. Newly published 2020 data show that accident claims plummeted as cars idled in driveways, but insurance companies failed to […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Auto Insurance, California

Crash Champions Enters Northern California Market with Acquisition of Two Collision Repair Centers

June 15, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

Crash Champions, LLC announced it has entered the Northern California market through the acquisition of American Autobody Specialist (AAS), located in Fairfield, Calif., and Diablo Auto Body, located in Pleasanton. With a presence already established in Southern California, the company now has 27 collision repair centers across the state. “We are excited to launch and […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, California, Crash Champions

Safelite Group Acquires Auto Glass Company in California

June 9, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

Safelite Group announced an agreement to acquire the assets of Breaker Glass Co. in Placerville, Calif. The transaction was completed on Friday, June 4. “We’re pleased to welcome Breaker Glass associates to the Safelite family,” said Tom Feeney, president and CEO of Safelite Group. “Over the last 40 years they have built strong community involvement […]

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

Boyd Group Acquires Collision Repair Center in California

April 28, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Boyd Group Inc. announced the acquisition of a collision repair center in Escondido, California. This new Gerber Collision & Glass repair center operated as Milo Johnson Auto Body since 1945 and from its current location since 1971. Escondido is approximately 30 miles northeast of San Diego, among the most populous cities in California and […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Boyd Group, California

Boyd Group Acquires Collision Repair Center in California

April 6, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Boyd Group Inc. announced the acquisition of a collision repair center in Simi Valley, California. The new Gerber Collision & Glass location originated in 1982 as Star Auto Body and has operated at the current location since 2000. Simi Valley is part of the Greater Los Angeles area, located in the southeast corner of […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Boyd Group, California

Certified Collision Group Adds 52 Collision Repair Centers to its Network in 14 States

April 6, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Certified Collision Group (CCG), the OE Certifications and KPI-focused solutions provider, announced today its biggest quarter in company history adding 52 independent collision repair center locations to its network in the first quarter of 2021.  “As we have collectively navigated through the challenges of the past 12 months, our model of supporting and amplifying […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Arizona, California, Certified Collision Group, Georgia, Kansas, Maryland, Michigan, Missouri, Network Affiliations, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Utah, Virginia, Wisconsin

California Insurance Commissioner Says Auto Insurers Overcharged Drivers as Accidents Plummeted Due to Pandemic

March 12, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

Orders insurance companies to report by April 30 how they will return additional premiums back to California policyholders, also seeks additional data about commercial insurance losses. After a systematic review of data submitted by insurance companies, California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara has found that insurance companies continue to “…overcharge consumers despite drastically reduced risk of accidents […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: California, Coronavirus, Insurance Commissioner

State Farm Returning $400 Million Dividend to California Auto Customers

March 11, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

State Farm announced that due to better than anticipated claim results, it is returning $400 million to California mutual auto insurance customers. The dividend applies to approximately 3.5 million private passenger auto policies in California. Through this dividend, customers can expect to receive a check of 18% of premium, or averaging about $100 per policy, […]

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