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California Lawsuit Alleges Safelite Committed Insurance Fraud

September 1, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

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 […]

Filed Under: Feature Tagged With: California, Insurance Fraud, Lawsuits, Safelite

Car Pros Automotive Group Acquires BMW, MINI Dealerships and Collision Repair Center in Los Angeles

August 25, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

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 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, California, Car Pros Automotive Group

Wesco Group Acquires Seven Location PBE Distributor in Los Angeles Market

August 23, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

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 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, California, PBE Distributor, Wesco

California Bureau of Automotive Repair Offers Online License Printing

August 15, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

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 […]

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

Auto Club of Southern California Acquires US Subsidiary of Wawanesa Mutual

August 7, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

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 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Auto Club of Southern California, California, Canada, Wawanessa Mutual Insurance Company

ProColor Collision Adds New Location in California 

August 1, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

ProColor Collision franchise owner Tony Buryakov has opened a third ProColor Collision repair center to serve Sacramento area residents and businesses. ProColor Collision Shingle Springs, formerly 49ER Auto Body, located at 4213 Sunset Lane, Suite 102 in Shingle Springs, joins Buryakov’s ProColor Collision locations in southeast and northeast Sacramento. “Even with my more than 25 […]

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

Crash Champions Acquires Collision Repair Center in Southern California

July 31, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Crash Champions today announced that the company has finalized the acquisition of Autobahn Collision Center, a 13,000 sq. ft. collision repair center located at 11511 Ventura Boulevard in Studio City, California. The deal closed Friday, July 28 and the location will begin operating as part of the Crash Champions network effective immediately. “The Crash Champions […]

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

CAWA Announces Another Automotive High School Teacher Scholarship Winner

July 13, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

CAWA, the non-profit trade association representing automotive parts manufacturers, jobbers, warehouse distributors, retailers and program groups, announced another recipient of its automotive high school teachers’ scholarship awards. Named the Motorcar Parts of America – Selwyn Joffe Awards, CAWA provides scholarships to high school teachers to support their automotive programs. “CAWA is proud to assist automotive […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: California, Career and Technical Education, CAWA, Scholarships

California Insurance Commissioner Announces Over $50 Million in Grants to Assist Law Enforcement Fight Insurance Fraud

July 6, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara announced he has awarded $50,545,239 in grants to 34 district attorney offices representing 44 counties in California to combat insurance fraud. Under Commissioner Lara’s leadership, these grants, funded through annual employer assessments, support law enforcement efforts in investigating and prosecuting fraud and increase outreach to our communities. Commissioner Lara also […]

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

New California Bureau of Automotive Repair Citation and Fine Program Begins July 1

June 23, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Under the new California Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR) Citation and Fine Program, beginning July 1, 2023, the BAR will be able to issue citations and fines to automotive repair dealers (ARDs) for violations of the Automotive Repair Act, with fines potentially reaching up to $5,000 per violation. The Automotive Service Councils of California provided […]

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

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