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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

Florida Man Accused of Selling Phony Insurance Policies to Car Buyers

February 7, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

On February 5, Florida Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis announced the arrest of William Diehl for allegedly impersonating an insurance agent and defrauding consumers purchasing auto insurance. Diehl, while not licensed as an insurance agent, sold multiple fraudulent and non-existing automobile insurance policies to several unsuspecting victims, many of whom may still be unaware […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Auto Insurance, Florida, Fraud, Lawsuits

Classic Collision Acquires Three New Repair Centers in Florida Panhandle

January 29, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Classic Collision, LLC announced the acquisition of three new collision repair centers including Affordable Body Shop and Hollis Body Shop in Marianna and Panama City Beach, Fla. “We take pride in our honesty and craftmanship by having experienced body technicians and painters who ensure the work is skillfully done and have seen the same culture […]

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

Morgan Automotive Group Acquires South Motors and Vista Motors

January 22, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Acquisition includes two collision repair centers in Florida. Haig Partners LLC, the buy-sell advisory firm to auto, heavy truck and RV dealers in the U.S., announced it served as the exclusive sell-side advisor to Miami-based South Motors/Vista Motors on the sale of its nine dealerships and two collision centers to Morgan Automotive Group. South Motors […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Florida, Morgan Automotive Group

Classic Collision Adds Locations in Florida and Virginia

January 2, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Classic Collision, LLC, announced the addition of two new locations. On December 21, the company announced it acquired Crash Depot in Auburndale, Fla.  Crash Depot has been servicing customers in Polk County since 2012. On December 29, Classic Collision announced the opening of a newly renovated facility in Hampton, Va. Classic Collision Aberdeen is located […]

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

Painters Supply Acquires Interbay Coatings

January 2, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Painters Supply & Equipment Co. (PSE) announced December 18 the acquisition of Interbay Coatings, Inc., a leading specialty coatings distributor offering a diverse range of products catering to the repair, maintenance, and new construction requirements of the Heavy Marine and Industrial coatings markets. Established in 1986, Interbay is headquartered in Tampa, Fla. Patrick Mayette, President […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Florida, Painters Supply & Equipment Co.

Insurers Supporting Legislation to Combat Predatory Towing Practices in Florida

December 8, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

The National Insurance Crime Bureau, the not-for-profit organization dedicated to combatting and preventing insurance crime, is helping lead the way to combat predatory towing practices in the Florida and recently took part in a transportation committee hearing in the Florida House of Representatives focused on this issue. “Once a vehicle is towed, the financial burden […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Florida, legislation, National Insurance Crime Bureau, Towing

Classic Collision Acquires New Collision Repair Centers in Florida and Colorado

November 13, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Multiple collision repair shop operator now has 250 locations in 16 states. Classic Collision, LLC, announced the acquisition of four new collision repair centers, reaching a milestone of 250 locations. On November 10, Classic announced the acquisition of Brennan Bodyworks in Orlando, Fla. “We have always gone beyond just repairing our customers’ vehicles and believe […]

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

Crash Champions Opens New Collision Repair Center in Tampa, Florida Market

October 31, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Crash Champions announced the opening of a new 21,000 sq. ft. collision repair center serving customers in the greater Tampa area. The new collision repair center, located at 3107 E. State Road in Valrico, Fla., officially opened to customers on October 23. “This state-of-the-art repair center is another proud step forward in our mission to […]

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

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