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 […]
California BAR to Hold Regulatory Workshop October 19 on Collision Repair Tear Down Disclosure Requirements
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. […]
California Insurance Department Fines App-Based Auto Insurer and Underwriter for Mishandling Claims
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 […]
ProColor Collision Adds Repair Center to Network in Santa Ana, California
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 […]
Cal/OSHA Reminds Employers to Protect Workers from Unhealthy Air in Wake of Latest Wildfires
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 […]
California Lawsuit Alleges Safelite Committed Insurance Fraud
The lawsuit filed by a former employee alleges auto glass company charged for OEM or aftermarket moldings but instead installed a “universal” molding, also alleges company charged for cleaning and sanitization services not performed during pandemic. A lawsuit filed in the Superior Court of California by a former employee of Safelite AutoGlass and Belron, its […]
Car Pros Automotive Group Acquires BMW, MINI Dealerships and Collision Repair Center in Los Angeles
Car Pros Automotive Group announced today that it has acquired two dealerships from Los Angeles, Calif.-based Nick Alexander Imports, including Nick Alexander BMW, Nick Alexander MINI, as well as their collision repair center. The dealerships are rebranded to BMW of Downtown LA and MINI of Downtown LA. Car Pros owns seven stores in Southern California […]
Wesco Group Acquires Seven Location PBE Distributor in Los Angeles Market
Wesco Group announced today that Sav On Supplies has joined the Wesco Team. Sav On Supplies has been servicing the greater Los Angeles, Calif. market for the past 23 years. The owner, Jorge Mendoza, came from humble beginnings and founded the Company in 2000. Over time, the Company grew from a single location store to […]
California Bureau of Automotive Repair Offers Online License Printing
The California Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR) announced a new license print feature online. The new feature offers licensees self-service license printing, eliminating the need to wait for the license mailed by BAR’s print vendor or request a duplicate/replacement license. Online license printing is available for both business and inspector/technician licenses. After entering the business […]
Auto Club of Southern California Acquires US Subsidiary of Wawanesa Mutual
The Wawanesa Mutual Insurance Company announced August 1 that it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell Wawanesa General Insurance Company, its U.S. subsidiary, to the Automobile Club of Southern California’s affiliated insurer, subject to regulatory approval and other customary closing conditions. “It’s the right time to focus our efforts on our home market […]
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