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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

Classic Collision Acquires New Collision Repair Center in South Florida

October 16, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Classic Collision, LLC announced the acquisition of Frank’s Collision Repair in Opa-locka, Fla. Frank’s Collision was a family-owned center servicing Miami-Dade County for 33 years. “Our mission has been to provide our customers and insurance partners with superior service and outstanding repairs and know that Classic Collision operates on high standards,” stated Franciso Hernandez, former […]

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

Florida Adjuster Arrested in Alleged $11 Million Auto Insurance Fraud Conspiracy

October 2, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Florida Chief Financial Officer announces arrest in Broward County over allegations of more than 1200 fraudulent payments on auto insurance claims. On September 28, Florida Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis announced the arrest of Angela Augustine, an insurance claims adjuster, for allegedly conducting a $11.6 million automobile insurance fraud scheme. Using access to auto […]

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

Fix Network October 4-7 Global Conference in Orlando Focused on Shaping the Future

September 26, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

On October 4-7, the Fix Network will welcome its franchisees to Shaping the Future, its Global Conference at the Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress Resort in Orlando, Fla. Franchisees from around the world will represent Fix Network’s brands of Fix Auto, NOVUS Glass, ProColor Collision and Speedy Auto Service. “We are excited to welcome our franchisees […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Annual Conference, Fix Auto World, Fix Network World, Florida, Novus Glass, ProColor Collision

Driven Brands to Host Inaugural Combined U.S. Collision Repair Conference September 28

September 14, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Abra, CARSTAR and Fix Auto USA franchise partners will gather in Florida. Driven Brands will kick off the inaugural Driven Brands U.S. collision repair joint conference on Thursday, September 28, with franchise partners from Abra, CARSTAR, and Fix Auto USA, along with Driven Brands team members, vendors, and industry leaders from across the U.S. The […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: ABRA, Annual Conference, CARSTAR, Driven Brands, Fix Auto USA, Florida

Collision Repair Education Foundation Announces Fall Career Fair Schedule

September 11, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF) announced its Fall 2023 High School and College Transportation Student Career Fair schedule, where employers have the opportunity to engage with future collision repair professionals. With events scheduled all across the country, employers won’t want to miss the chance to get to know hundreds, or even thousands, of incoming […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Career Fairs, Collision Repair Education Foundation, Florida, Michigan, Minnesota, North Carolina, Ohio, Texas

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