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Crash Champions Recognizes 59 STEP Apprenticeship Graduates in 2026

July 8, 2026 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

The multi-shop operator says its Department of Labor-certified technician development program now counts nearly 200 active apprentices and an 86% retention rate among graduates. Crash Champions on July 8 recognized 59 apprentices who graduated in 2026 from its Skilled Technician Education Program (STEP), the company’s Department of Labor-certified apprenticeship for entry-level collision repair technicians. The […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Apprentice Program, Career and Technical Education, Crash Champions, Workforce Development

Crash Champions Opens Fifth New Hampshire Location

June 9, 2026 By CollisionWeek Editor

Crash Champions has opened a collision repair center at 16 Rockingham Road in Windham, N.H., its fifth location in the state and an addition to a national network the company says now exceeds 650 repair centers. The 25,000-square-foot facility sits along the Route 28 corridor in southern New Hampshire. Its opening continues a state buildout […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Crash Champions, New Hampshire, Openings

CAPA Elects Crash Champions’ Dustin Harrier to Technical Committee

May 21, 2026 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Certified Automotive Parts Association elected Dustin Harrier, vice president of training and technology at Crash Champions, to its Technical Committee, the nonprofit parts standard-setting and certification organization announced today. “We’re pleased to welcome Dustin to the Technical Committee,” said Gerry Poirier, chair of CAPA’s board of directors. “The Technical Committee’s strength has always been […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Certified Automotive Parts Association, Crash Champions, People

Crash Champions Activates Sunbit Consumer Financing Program

May 19, 2026 By CollisionWeek Editor

Crash Champions has activated a nationwide consumer financing program powered by Sunbit, making pay-over-time options available to customers at more than 650 of the multi-shop operator’s collision repair centers across 38 states. The service, marketed as “Fix Now Pay Later,” officially launched May 8 and was announced May 18. The rollout makes Crash Champions the […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: CCC, Consumer Financing, Crash Champions, Sunbit

Crash Champions Sets 60-Day Target to Hire 300 Body Technicians

May 12, 2026 By CollisionWeek Editor

Crash Champions on May 12 announced a hiring initiative to add 300 body technicians across its nationwide network within 60 days, a push the company said would expand its certified technician workforce by 10%. The Chicago-based multi-shop operator is recruiting for openings at more than 650 repair centers across 38 states. The hiring drive follows […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Apprentice Program, Career and Technical Education, Crash Champions, Employment, Workforce Development

Crash Champions Opens 20th Tampa Bay Area Repair Center

April 7, 2026 By CollisionWeek Editor

Crash Champions has opened a new collision repair center in Dade City, Fla., its 20th location in the Tampa Bay area. The 15,000-sq. ft. facility began operating April 6 at 36127 Clinton Ave. The opening continues the multiple shop operator’s buildout in Florida, where it has been actively growing its store footprint since first entering […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Crash Champions, Florida, Openings

Crash Champions Launches Technician Training Program

February 3, 2026 By CollisionWeek Editor

Crash Champions today announced it launched a technician training program that provides digital access to collision repair training modules, with the first participant completing Level 1 certification. Chris Sandoval, a body technician at the company’s Eagle Ranch, N.M., repair center, became the first graduate to achieve Level 1 certification in the program. The company recognized […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Crash Champions, Technical Training

Crash Champions Deploys PartsTrader’s Orderly Platform Across Over 650 Locations

December 10, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Crash Champions has completed deployment of PartsTrader’s Orderly parts procurement platform across its network of more than 650 collision repair facilities, the companies announced December 9. The Chicago-based multi-shop operator is the first MSO to implement the AI-powered parts ordering system at full scale, according to the companies. PartsTrader announced the launch of Orderly on […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, Artificial Intelligence, Crash Champions, electronic parts ordering, PartsTrader

Sony Honda Mobility AFEELA Insurance Program to Offer Seamless Customer Experience Through Partner Network

November 21, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Crash Champions is AFEELA partner for collision repair and maintenance services. Sony Honda Mobility of America Inc. (SHMA) announced its AFEELA Insurance provided by MOTER Technologies, Inc., a licensed insurance agency, will offer a seamless incident-to-claim experience for future AFEELA customers supported by its partner network. AFEELA Insurance partners/services include: Urgently: roadside assistance for vehicle […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Auto Insurance, Crash Champions, MOTER Technologies, Sony Honda Mobility, Urgently

Crash Champions Raises $50,000 for Susan G. Komen Foundation

November 19, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Crash Champions donated $50,000 to Susan G. Komen following its third annual breast cancer awareness fundraising initiative in October. The company raised funds through sales of pink-colored apparel at more than 650 repair centers and participation in over 15 Race for the Cure and More Than Pink Walk events this fall. Since 2023, Crash Champions […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Crash Champions, Fundraiser

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