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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

National Auto Body Council Inaugural Gala Fundraiser February 28-29 in Orlando

August 17, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Event to benefit military members, veterans, first responders and families in need. The National Auto Body Council (NABC) announced it will host its inaugural NABC Gala, themed Ignite the Night. scheduled on Wednesday, February 28, and Thursday, February 29, 2024, at the Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress Resort in Orlando, Fla. The Inaugural NABC Gala will […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Florida, Fundraiser, National Auto Body Council

Classic Collision Adds Two New Repair Centers in Florida

August 14, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Classic Collision, LLC, announced the acquisition of Buchholz Paint & Auto Body with two collision repair centers in the Gainesville, Fla. market. “We are a family business and believe that our customer needs to be treated as family. I’ve seen firsthand that Classic Collision treats everyone like family,” stated Brad Buchholz former owner of Buchholz […]

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

Crash Champions Acquires Collision Repair Center in Hollywood, Florida

August 7, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Crash Champions today announced that the company has expanded its Florida footprint with the successful acquisition of Ideal Auto Collision, a more than 17,500 sq. ft. collision repair facility that has been serving Hollywood, Fla. for more than four decades. The acquisition officially closed on Friday, August 4, with operations transitioning to Crash Champions effective […]

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

Safelite Group Acquires Florida Auto Glass Business

July 18, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Safelite Group announced the acquisition of Florida-based Ideal Auto Glass with two locations in Odessa and Sanford, Fla. The transaction was completed on Friday, July 14. “We continue to grow with a focus on providing the quality glass services that our customers expect from us,” said Safelite’s President and CEO, Renee Cacchillo. “And we’re […]

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

Empire Auto Parts Opens Florida Collision Repair Parts Distribution Center

June 20, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Empire Auto Parts, LLC, the distributor of aftermarket collision repair parts for automotive repair shops, announces the opening of its 7th full-scale distribution center in the Central Florida region. The 188,000 sq. ft. facility in Orlando, Fla will bring Empire’s total location count to 35 facilities serving 23 contiguous states from Maine to Florida and […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Empire Auto Parts, Florida, Non-OEM Parts, Openings

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