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Automotive Body Parts Association Announces 2025 Annual Meeting and Business Conference May 19-21

June 24, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Automotive Body Parts Association (ABPA) announced its 2025 ABPA Business Conference will take place from May 19-21, 2025, at the Westin Sarasota in Sarasota, Fla. Attendees will be able to connect with industry leaders, manufacturers, distributors, and other key stakeholders. The conference is designed to facilitate meaningful connections that can lead to strategic partnerships […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Annual Conference, Automotive Body Parts Association, Florida

Crash Champions Acquires 58th Collision Repair Center in Florida

June 11, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Crash Champions announced the acquisition June 7 of Liles Collision, located at 4380 NE 36th Ave. in Ocala, Fla. “This is another steady step forward in our strategic growth plans and long-term vision for Crash Champions,” said Founder and CEO Matt Ebert. “It’s important that we identify and acquire like-minded repair centers with a strong […]

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

Crash Champions Acquires Two Repair Centers in Florida

June 4, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Crash Champions announced the expansion of its LUXE | EV Certified repair center network with the acquisition of Mitchell Collision Repair and its two locations in Land O’ Lakes and Belleview, Fla, which together boast certifications from several luxury and EV manufacturers. The acquisition finalized on Friday, May 31, with operations transitioning to Crash Champions […]

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

Classic Collision Acquires Repair Center in Bradenton, Florida

May 31, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Classic Collision, LLC announced the acquisition of Ponto’s Autobody in Bradenton, Fla. Ponto’s Autobody has been serving Manatee County since 1981 and has gained a long list of repeat customers. “Our policy has always been to treat the customer as we would want to be treated, and I believe Classic Collision is known for their […]

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

Maaco in Longwood, Florida Under New Ownership

May 22, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Maaco announced that Maaco Longwood, located in Longwood, Fla., will now be owned and operated by Justin DePasquale, owner of Maaco Fort Myers, and Pete Huber, Maaco’s former regional director of operations turned franchisee. Since 1985, Maaco Longwood has provided its surrounding community with top-tier collision repair, personalized paint work, and premier customer service. For […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Florida, MAACO

Miami Used Auto Parts Store Owner Charged with Dealing in Counterfeit Airbags

April 11, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

On March 20, a criminal complaint was filed in the Eleventh Judicial Circuit in Miami-Dade County, Florida against Michael Keith Reid, owner of Mike’s Auto Miami, Inc., for dealing with fake airbags, forgery, and counterfeiting more than $20,000. The U.S. Department of Transportation Office of Inspector General (DOT-OIG), Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), Customs and Border […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Counterfeit Airbags, Florida, Lawsuits

Crash Champions Acquires Collision Repair Center in Tampa, Florida Market

April 9, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Crash Champions announced the acquisition of Buddy Foster Collision and Towing in Zephyrhills, Florida. Buddy Foster Collison and Towing is transferring operations to Crash Champions effective immediately. “Crash Champions is proud to continue growing our service across the state of Florida and the greater Tampa market,” said Matt Ebert, Crash Champions Founder and CEO. “This […]

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

Classic Collision Acquires Two Repair Facilities in Florida

April 2, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Acquisition marks 100th business acquired as part of four-year growth plan. Classic Collision, LLC announced the acquisition of Heat Collision Auto Body Specialist in North Miami and West Park, Fla. The acquisition marks the 100th business Classic has acquired as part of an aggressive four-year growth plan. In August 2021, Classic announced that as a […]

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

Classic Collision Acquires Three Repair Centers in Southeast Florida

February 20, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Classic Collision, LLC announced the acquisition of three collision repair facilities in Florida including Empire Auto Body in Pompano Beach, Factory Certified Collision in Oakland Park, and Southeast Collision Center in Boca Raton.  “Our company vision was to help people get back to their routine and lives with ease of mind, and I know the […]

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

Car ADAS Solutions Announces New Location in Florida

February 9, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Car ADAS Solutions announced the addition of ADAS Calibrations of Florida. Owned by Bea Bruno, the company recently opened a location in Rivera Beach, Fla., on November 5, 2023 and a second facility is being constructed in Kissimmee. The company’s territory extends from Orlando to North Fort Lauderdale. Plans include opening four additional locations by […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Car ADAS Solutions, Florida, Network Affiliations

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