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IAA Adds North Tampa Branch in Florida

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Insurance Auto Auctions, Inc. (IAA), a business unit of KAR Auction Services (NYSE: KAR), announced it completed construction of a new facility in Hudson, Fla., approximately 45 miles north of Tampa. The 40-acre branch, containing 9,000-square-foot of office space, is the 11th IAA facility in the state of Florida. “IAA is committed to continuously improving […]

Joe Hudson’s Collision Centers Acquires Car Guys Collision Repair

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Car Guys Collision Repair, a thirteen location Florida-based MSO, announced it has been acquired by Joe Hudson’s Collision Centers (JHCC). Joe Hudson’s Collision Centers was founded in 1989. With the addition of Car Guys Collision Repair, the company now owns and operates 73 locations throughout Alabama, Georgia, Tennessee, Florida, Mississippi, and Texas. DJ Mitchell, COO […]

Car Guys Collision Repair Acquires 14th Location in Inverness, Florida

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Car Guys Collision Repair, the Florida based MSO, announces the acquisition of Collision Tech of Citrus County. The newly acquired collision repair center is Car Guys Collision Repair’s 14th location in Florida. Collision Tech of Citrus County was owned by Bob and Bonnie Alexander. DJ Mitchell, Vice President of Operations, said, “Opening up in Inverness […]

Boyd Group Acquires Two Collision Repair Centers in Florida

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With the acquisition, the multiple shop operator surpasses 500 location milestone. The Boyd Group Inc. announced the January 19, 2018 opening of two collision repair locations in Collier County, Florida. These centers previously operated as Autocraft Enterprises and Autocraft Naples and are located on Marco Island and in northern Naples. Marco Island, the largest of […]

Florida Insurers Identify Assignment of Benefits Abuse and Auto Safety as Top Legislative Priorities

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The Property Casualty Insurers Association of America (PCI) called on the Florida Legislature to address assignment of benefits (AOB) abuse and distracted driving as top priorities for the 2018 Florida Legislative Session. PCI believes AOB reform should be a central part of any discussion of hurricane preparedness and response this session, as Florida was battered […]

Insurance Group Calls on Florida Senate Insurance Committee to Approve Auto Glass Assignment of Benefits Legislation

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Legislation would specifically allow insurers to require inspections before windshield repair or replacement. The Property Casualty Insurers Association of America (PCI) called on the Florida Senate Banking and Insurance Committee to pass Senate Bill 396, which seeks to curb assignment of benefit (AOB) practices associated with windshield glass repairs that the insurance industry considers abusive. […]

Boyd Group Opens New Collision Repair Center in Florida

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The Boyd Group Inc. announced the November 15 opening of a second collision repair location in Bay County, Florida. This brownfield development is located in Panama City, on Forester Trail, less than two miles north and south of the major Florida highways U.S. 98 and U.S. 231. “We strategically acquired and developed this inland location […]

Maaco Adds 37th Florida Location

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Maaco announced it has opened a new location in Port Charlotte, Fla. to serve the Southwest region of the state. It is the third location in the marketplace.  Owned by Jim and Susan McCulla, the new facility is located at 4356 Tamiami Trail. Maaco Auto Painting & Collision Repair is a part of the Driven […]

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