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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

Consumer Group Seeks to Have Mercury Insurance License Suspended or Revoked in California

October 13, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Consumer Watchdog yesterday filed a Petition to Intervene in an enforcement action brought by the California Department of Insurance (CDI) against Mercury Insurance Group for overcharging, misleading and discriminating against California homeowners and motorists. Mercury is the state’s 3rd largest auto insurer and 6th largest home insurer. Consumer Watchdog said its participation in the matter […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: California, Consumer Watchdog, Mercury Insurance

California BAR to Hold Regulatory Workshop October 19 on Collision Repair Tear Down Disclosure Requirements

October 11, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

The regulator proposes to amend existing regulations to clarify language along with estimate and work order requirements. The California Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR) will hold a public regulatory workshop on October 19 to discuss and review proposed regulations that will modify the BAR’s tear down disclosure requirements and clarify expectations in collision repair transactions. […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Bureau of Automotive Repair, California, estimating, Regulations, Tear Down

California Insurance Department Fines App-Based Auto Insurer and Underwriter for Mishandling Claims

October 4, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Department investigation leads to settlement with app-based auto insurance seller Go Maps and insurer Topa for mishandling claims. The California Department of Insurance announced two settlement agreements with Go Maps, Inc. (Go Maps) and its insurance underwriter, Topa Insurance Company (Topa), after an investigation into complaints that consumer claims were mishandled for more than two […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: California, Insurance Department

ProColor Collision Adds Repair Center to Network in Santa Ana, California

September 28, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

ProColor Collision announced the addition of ProColor Collision Santa Ana, located at 1020 N. Harbor Blvd. in Santa Ana, Calif. to its network. The facility, formerly known as S&C Auto Body Shop, is owned by William and Ranya Mudawar and has served southern California for 35 years. “As we looked toward the future and explored […]

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

Cal/OSHA Reminds Employers to Protect Workers from Unhealthy Air in Wake of Latest Wildfires

September 21, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Cal/OSHA is reminding employers to follow California’s Protection from Wildfire Smoke standard, which requires them to take steps to protect their workers from unhealthy air due to wildfire smoke. Unhealthy air quality for sensitive groups is currently impacting parts of Northern California due to wildfire smoke and can occur anywhere in the state on short […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Cal/OSHA, California, Safety

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