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Bill to Require Speed Limiters in New Vehicles Introduced in California

January 31, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Senator Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco) introduced the Speeding and Fatality Emergency Reduction on California Streets (SAFER California Streets) Package, Senate Bills 960 & 961, a first-in-the-nation effort to make California roads safe and accessible to all users. Senate Bill 961 requires changes to vehicles directly, including a first-in-the-nation requirement that all new vehicles sold in […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: California, legislation

1Collision Rebrands as CSN Collision

January 17, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Announces new U.S. locations. The 1Collision Network announced its rebranding as CSN Collision, signifying a strategic evolution in the company’s journey. The rebranding positions CSN Collision to tap into its parent company’s global resources and expertise, strengthening its role in the United States, Canada, and Europe. CSN Collision Centres and 1Collision announced they were merging […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: 1Collision Network, Arizona, California, CSN Collision Centres, Michigan, Network Affiliations, New York State, North Carolina, Ohio

California Bureau of Automotive Repair Publishes Information on Storage Fees

January 8, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Bureau webpage includes questions and answers for automotive and collision repair facilities on the regulator’s authority to regulate storage fees. On Friday, the California Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR) published a webpage to provide licensed automotive repair dealers, including collision repair facilities, information on storage fee charges due to recently passed legislation. California Assembly Bill […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Bureau of Automotive Repair, California, Regulations, Storage

California Collision Repair Shop Owner Pleads Guilty to Filing False Tax Returns

November 28, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Orange County shop owner omitted nearly $3 million in income. The owner of three Orange County, Calif. auto body shops pleaded guilty yesterday to a federal criminal charge for deliberately failing to report nearly $3 million in income to the IRS over a seven-year period, causing a tax loss to the United States of almost […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: California, Department of Justice, Lawsuits, Tax

ProColor Collision Adds Repair Center to Network in Ontario, California

November 27, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Premium Auto Paint, located at 1152 W. Holt Blvd. in Ontario, Calif. is the latest independent body shop to transition to the ProColor Collision brand. Owner Alonso Martin has owned auto body repair shops in Southern California for 20 years. “Working on cars has been my life’s work and a family endeavor,” said Martin. “We […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: California, Network Affiliations, ProColor Collision

CIF 13th Annual Charity Event January 16 in Palm Springs

November 20, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Collision Industry Foundation (CIF) announced its 13th Annual Charity Event, Cocktails for a Cause will be held in Palm Springs, Calif. on Tuesday, January 16, 2024, at the Agua Caliente Casino in the private room, CASCADE Lounge. The event will feature: Live drawing for prizes Great food and beverages Industry networking, and The CIF […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: California, Collision Industry Foundation, Fundraiser, Palm Springs

Doan Group Announces Dani Family as New Owner of California Franchises

November 15, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Doan Group, the national provider of auto, specialty vehicle and equipment, and property appraisal and adjusting services, announced the Dani ownership group took over all its California franchises. Additionally, each Dani-owned franchise provides hands-on leadership and expertise in Tennessee (Jordan and Brittani Dani) and Texas (Aaron and Lyndi Dani). Collectively, they bring 40 years […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: California, Network Affiliations, The Doan Group

ProColor Collision Adds California Collision Repair Facility to Network in Sun Valley, California

November 14, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

ProColor Collision announced the addition of ProColor Collision Sun Valley to its network in California with its newest location in Sun Valley. The collision repair center, located at 8461 Glenoaks Blvd. was formerly known as P & N Auto Body and Paint and is owned and operated by Paul Simityan who has more than 40 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: California, Network Affiliations, ProColor Collision

Collision Auto Parts Acquires Eco Automotive Distributors

November 9, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Collision Auto Parts LLC, a distributor of aftermarket automotive collision repair parts serving markets in the Western U.S., announced the acquisition of LC Automotive, Inc. that does business as Eco Automotive Distributors. Founded in 1985 and headquartered in Rohnert Park, Calif., ECO is a distributor of aftermarket automotive parts to the collision repair market across […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, California, Collision Auto Parts LLC, Palladium Heritage

Safelite Group Acquires Auto Glass Location in Santa Cruz, California

November 3, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Safelite Group, the owner of Safelite AutoGlass, announced the acquisition Absolute Auto Glass, Inc. that operates in Santa Cruz, Calif. The transaction was completed on Tuesday, October 31. “All of us at Safelite are thrilled to serve the people of Santa Cruz,” said Safelite’s President and CEO, Renee Cacchillo. “The addition of a respected business […]

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

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