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Florida Governor Vetoes No-Fault Auto Insurance Repeal

July 6, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has vetoed legislation that would have ended Florida’s system of no-fault auto insurance, saying the bill (SB 54) would result in “unintended consequences.” Critics of the legislation argued the bill would push up rates for many drivers. “While the PIP system has flaws and Florida law regarding bad faith is deficient […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Auto Insurance, Florida, legislation

Signature Collision Centers Merges with Crash Champions

June 22, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

Signature Collision Centers Merges with Crash Champions

Following transaction, Crash Champions will have 118 collision repair centers across the U.S. Crash Champions announced today that the Company has entered into an agreement with Signature Collision Centers, one of the largest family owned, independent collision repair companies on the East Coast, to add Signature’s 24 locations to the Crash Champions collision repair platform. […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Crash Champions, District of Columbia, Florida, Maryland, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Signature Collision Centers

Classic Collision Acquires 4 Collision Repair Centers in Florida

June 15, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

Classic Collision, LLC announced its newest acquisition of all four Mitchco Collision Repair centers in Florida. Classic Collision now operates 25 repair centers in Florida and a total of 78 nationwide in Georgia, Florida, Alabama, South Carolina, California, and Alaska. Mitchco Collision Repair is a family-owned and operated auto repair business providing friendly and quality […]

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

Classic Collision Acquires 4 Collision Repair Centers

May 24, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

Marks entry into Alaska for multiple shop operator, also adds location in Florida. Classic Collision, LLC announced two separate acquisitions of three Able Body Shops in Anchorage, Alaska and one Prestige Auto Collision in Cutler Bay, Fla. Classic Collision now operates a total of 74 repair centers in Georgia, Florida, Alabama, South Carolina, California, and […]

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

Insurance Association Warns Florida Senate No-Fault Repeal Legislation Could Lead to More Uninsured Drivers

April 16, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

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In a statement April 15 issues in response to the the passage of Senate Bill 54 (Motor Vehicle Insurance) to repeal no-fault insurance by the Florida Senate, the American Property Casualty Insurance Association (APCIA) warned the bill would impact lower-income drivers the most and would increase uninsured drivers. Logan McFaddin, assistant vice president of state […]

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

Boyd Group Acquires Collision Repair Center in Vero Beach, Florida

April 14, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Boyd Group Inc. announced the acquisition of a collision repair center in Vero Beach, Fla. The new Gerber Collision & Glass location operated as Perfection Paint & Body for over 20 years. Vero Beach is the county seat of Indian River County and home to aviation manufacturer Piper Aircraft. Tourists visit Vero Beach to […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Boyd Group, Florida

Boyd Group Acquires Three Collision Repair Centers in Florida

March 31, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Boyd Group Inc. announced the acquisition of three collision repair centers in Tallahassee, Fla. These locations operated as Universal Collision, the first opening in 2001. Tallahassee is the state capital of Florida, county seat of Leon County and home to Florida State University and Florida A&M universities. With a population approaching 200,000 people, Tallahassee […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Boyd Group, Florida

IAA Relocates Fort Myers Branch

March 23, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

IAA, Inc. (NYSE: IAA) announced the relocation of its Fort Myers, Florida branch. One of 11 IAA branch facilities in the state, the new location includes increased capacity and innovation to support the large Florida market, an area which typically experiences frequent catastrophic weather events. “We continuously strive to make improvements that provide the best […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Florida, Insurance Auto Auctions, Openings

Auto Glass Week Heads to Orlando June 7-9

March 18, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

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Auto Glass Week (AGW), the worldwide event created and designed specifically for the auto glass original equipment (OE) and aftermarket, repair, and replacement industries, makes its way to the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida on June 7-9. Auto Glass Week hosts hundreds of leaders from a wide range of backgrounds as they come […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Auto Glass Week, Florida

Boyd Group Opens New Collision Repair Center in Pensacola

March 1, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Boyd Group Inc. announced the opening of a Gerber Collision & Glass collision repair center in Pensacola, Fla. The newly constructed facility is situated with great visibility to travelers on a major roadway and in proximity to many new car dealerships. Pensacola is the westernmost city in the Florida Panhandle, the county seat of […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Boyd Group, Florida, Openings

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