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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

Florida Governor DeSantis Signs Auto Glass Bill That Prohibits Assignment of Benefits

May 30, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Bill prohibits steering, assignment of benefits and financial incentives by auto glass providers. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed Senate Bill 1002 (SB 1002) May 25 that prohibits repair facilities from offering incentives to customers on insurance claims or the assignment of benefits to a glass claim. SB 1002 amends the Florida Statutes to prohibit motor […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Assignment of Benefits, Auto Glass, Florida, legislation, Steering

Crash Champions Opens Collision Repair Center in Florida

May 23, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Crash Champions Collision Repair Team today announced the opening of a new collision repair center located at 26430 Pine Creek Drive in Lutz, Fla. north of Tampa. Crash Champions has a network of 50 collision repair centers in the state and more than 600 locations in 36 states. “On the heels of an historic year […]

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

Classic Collision Acquires New Repair Centers in Denver and Orlando

March 31, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Classic Collision, LLC announced two new acquisitions on March 31. The company acquired BJ’s Auto Theft & Collision in Commerce City, Colo. and Irish Mike’s Collision in Orlando, Fla. “Our goal has been to maintain communication with our customers to guarantee that we make it a positive experience during difficult times and know that Classic […]

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

Universal Technical Institute Announces Purchase of Primary Buildings for Orlando Campus

March 24, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Universal Technical Institute (UTI), a division of Universal Technical Institute, Inc. (NYSE:UTI), announced the purchase of the three buildings it fully occupies at its Orlando, Fla. campus, which offers technician training programs in automotive, diesel, motorcycle and marine. In February 2022, UTI completed the consolidation of its UTI-Orlando and MMI-Orlando campuses into the current location, […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Florida, Universal Technical Institute

Classic Collision Acquires New Repair Center in Lakeland, Florida

March 20, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Classic Collision, LLC announced Friday the acquisition of Auto Tech Collision Center in East Lakeland, FL. The owners have been in business for over 18 years with a highly qualified team providing an outstanding repair process for their clients. “An accident can be a very unpleasant situation and we have striven to make this as […]

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

Auto Glass Now Opens in Tallahassee, Florida

February 6, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Auto Glass Now announced the opening of Auto Glass Now Tallahassee, located at 2242 Capital Circle NE in Tallahassee, Fla. The team celebrated the grand opening of the facility on Thursday, January 26. The event welcomed local business owners, members of the community, and local insurance agents to take a tour of the newly renovated […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Auto Glass Now, Florida, Network Affiliations, Openings

Boyd Group to Open New Gerber Collision Repair Centers in North Carolina and Florida

February 2, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Boyd Group (TSE:BYD) announced that two new collision repair centers will be opening soon in Winterville, N.C. and New Port Richey, Fla. The company also lists a new location coming soon in Ocala, Fla. on its website. The North Carolina collision repair center, located at 214 Beacon Dr in Winterville, will be one of […]

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

Classic Collision Acquires its 40th Collision Repair Center in Florida

January 23, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Classic Collision, LLC, the multi-site collision repair operator based in Atlanta, Ga. announced the acquisition on January 20 of R&R CARSTAR Collision Franchise in Apopka, Fla. “Our goal has been to provide exceptional customer service, and I know that Classic Collision’s customer service and quality focus will continue to serve my community well” stated John […]

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

Classic Collision Acquires Repair Center in Florida

November 21, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

Classic Collision, LLC announced the acquisition of Shamrock Auto Body in St. Cloud, Fla. Shamrock Auto Body, Inc. is a family owned and operated business, providing customers with exemplary auto body repair service from the same location since 2000 “We have been committed to delivering only the highest level of quality service, with the emphasis […]

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

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