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CARSTAR Adds Collision Repair Center in Deerfield Beach, Florida

May 27, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

CARSTAR announced the opening of CARSTAR GSI Collision, owned by Firial and Samer Ayoub located at 29 SE 10th Street in Deerfield Beach, Fla. The grand opening celebration on April 10 welcomed the Deerfield Beach community with a lively event featuring food trucks, a live broadcast from a local radio station, and a festive atmosphere. […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: CARSTAR, Florida, Network Affiliations

Insurance Association Says Legislation Repealing Florida’s No Fault Auto Insurance System Raises Costs and Hinder State’s Insurance Market Recovery

April 4, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

The American Property Casualty Insurance Association (APCIA) raised concerns over the passage of Florida House Bill 1181 (HB 1181) out of the Florida House Insurance & Banking Subcommittee that would reform no-fault insurance and increase minimum coverage limits. “Efforts to repeal Florida’s no-fault auto insurance system could result in higher auto insurance costs and increased […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: American Property Casualty Insurance Association, Florida, legislation

Florida Bill Would Require Daily Law Enforcement Reporting from Collision Repair Shops

March 18, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Legislation mandates crash reports for $5,000+ repairs. Florida association rallies opposition before hearing today. Florida’s collision repair industry is facing a potentially significant new regulatory requirement under the proposed “Lilly Glaubach Act” (SB 92), which is scheduled for a hearing before the Florida Senate Appropriations Committee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government today, Tuesday, March […]

Filed Under: Feature Tagged With: Florida, Florida Auto Body Association, legislation

Classic Collision Acquires Repair Facility in Florida Panhandle

March 4, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Classic Collision, LLC announced the acquisition of Affordable Body Shop in Panama City, Fla. Affordable Body Shop has been the top choice in the Florida Panhandle for years, providing repairs, guiding customers through every step, and ensuring exceptional satisfaction. Classic Collision, founded in 1983 in Atlanta, Georgia, operates 316 collision repair facilities nationwide.

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Classic Collision, Florida

Crash Champions Opens New Collision Repair Center in Florida

January 10, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Crash Champions announced the continued expansion of its Florida lineup with the opening of its newest state-of-the-art collision repair center at 5602 Land O Lakes Blvd in Land O’ Lakes, Fla. “The entire Crash Champions team is proud to showcase our 59th Florida location since first expanding to the Sunshine State in 2021,” said Matt […]

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

Crash Champions Acquires Collision Repair Centers in Florida and Montana

January 3, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Crash Champions announced in December the addition of two new collision repair locations in Florida and Montana The multiple shop operator acquired South Motors Collision in Miami, Fla. and Big Sky Collision Center in Bozeman, Mont. The pair began operating as Crash Champions effective December 16. “This is another proud step in the ongoing Crash […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Crash Champions, Florida, Montana

Maaco Daytona Beach Celebrates Grand Opening with a Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony

November 19, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Longtime automotive enthusiasts Richard Ly and Johnny Sy, owners of the new Maaco location in Daytona Beach, Fla. hosted community members October 31 for a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of their new collision repair and automotive service center. Attendees were treated to light refreshments, a tour of the shop, and the opportunity to […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Florida, MAACO, Network Affiliations, Openings

Joe Hudson’s Collision Center Acquires Four Repair Facilities

November 14, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Acquisitions continue expansion in Kentucky, Florida, and Oklahoma. Joe Hudson’s Collision Center announced the acquisition of four collision repair facilities. The newly acquired facilities include: Renfro’s Collision in Berea, Ky.; A&E Auto Body in Eagle Lake, Fla.; Bay Body Shop in Panama City, Fla. and Manuel Collision Center in Ada, Okla. These new additions enhance […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Florida, Joe Hudson's Collision Center, Kentucky, Oklahoma

Florida Auto Body Association Affiliates with SCRS

November 7, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) announced the Florida Auto Body Association (FABA) as its newest Affiliate Association. Serving the entire state of Florida, the mission of FABA is to advance the automotive repair industry through comprehensive education, innovative training programs, and proactive legislative initiatives. “There was an interest from some shop owners about […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, Florida, Florida Autobody Association, Society of Collision Repair Specialists

Classic Collision Acquires Two New Locations in Virginia and Florida

November 4, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Classic Collision, LLC announced the acquisitions of Knox Automotive Center in Carrollton, Va. and Serrano Paint & Body in Jacksonville, Fla. Knox Automotive Center has been a multi-generational repair shop in Wight County for decades. “We have been a major supporter of our community and the local choice for collision repair since we first opened […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Classic Collision, Florida, Virginia

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