New law also allows BAR to collect additional information from repair facilities on training and certifications. California motorists are now further protected from unsafe vehicles with the implementation of AB 471 (Low, Chapter 372, Statutes of 2021), a measure that expands the inspection of vehicle safety components and systems. The new law took effect July […]
California BAR Workshop on Proposed Storage and Towing Fees Regulation July 18
The Bureau of Automotive Repair will hold its second workshop on the proposed regulations. The California Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR) announced it will host a second public workshop to discuss proposed regulations on storage and towing fees on July 18. The workshop will be held after the conclusion of the July BAR Advisory Group […]
California Governor Increases Police Deployment in Oakland Following Recovery of More than 1,100 Stolen Cars
Ramping up efforts to crack down on crime in California’s East Bay, Governor Gavin Newsom announced he will increase the deployment of California Highway Patrol (CHP) officers in Oakland and announced the recovery of 1,142 stolen cars, the seizure of 55 guns linked to crimes, and the arrests of 562 suspects since February. As part […]
SEMA Disappointed California Governor Passes on Zero-Emission Aftermarket Conversion Project
The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) announced it is deeply disappointed that California’s Senate Bill (SB) 301, aimed at incentivizing the conversion of gas and diesel-powered cars into Zero Emission Vehicles (ZEVs), was vetoed by California Governor Gavin Newsom. Authored by California Senator Anthony Portantino, SB 301 sought to establish the Zero-Emission Aftermarket Conversion Project […]
Virginia Will Exit California Electric Vehicle Mandate at End of Year
Virginia Governor Youngkin announced the end of the California electric vehicle mandate in Virginia, effective at the end of 2024 when California’s current regulations expire. An official opinion from Attorney General Jason Miyares in response to a request by the Governor and Senate Republican Leader Ryan McDougle confirms that Virginia is not required to comply […]
Quality Collision Group Acquires Collision Repair Center in San Diego Market
Quality Collision Group (QCG) announced the acquisition of Philip Thearle’s Autowerks Collision Center of Santee, Cal. Since 1983, Thearle has operated the brand with a focus on superior quality and ‘collision restoration,’ a term he began using to describe virtually undetectable repairs. On joining QCG, Philip Thearle said, “We raised the bar in this industry […]
Fifteen Southern California Residents Charged in Alleged Auto Insurance Fraud Ring
Ring alleged to have acquired Highway Patrol collision reports, impersonated insurance company reps to get owner authorization to move vehicles to collision repair shop. The California Insurance Department announced that the Inland Empire Automobile Insurance Task Force arrested 12 Southern California residents on May 9 after an investigation found they allegedly conspired together to create […]
Crash Champions Expands Luxury and EV Certified Repair Line with California Acquisition
Crash Champions today announced the expansion of Crash Champions Luxe | EV Certified, a premium line of service specializing in electric vehicle (EV) and luxury OEM factory-certified repairs. The announcement follows the organization’s acquisition of DC Autocraft, a collision repair center specializing in luxury factory-certified and EV repairs in Burbank, Calif. The acquisition finalized on […]
Fix Auto USA Celebrates Opening of 200th Collision Repair Center
Fix Auto USA celebrated the opening of its 200th location, Fix Auto Palm Desert South, in Palm Desert, Calif. In 2011, Fix Auto USA was founded on the mission of creating a network of high-performing, independent body shops to ensure the best quality repairs and service for all customers. The first 30 locations band together […]
Car ADAS Solutions Adds Locations in California and Michigan
Car ADAS Solutions announced two new licensees in California and Michigan. ADAS Vision, owned by Jered Tucker, is a 3,200-square-foot facility is located in Imperial, CA. Kevin Caruso, COO of Car ADAS Solutions, said that Jered has been in the collision space for many years and is a pillar in his community. “Jered prides himself […]
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