CURE auto insurance, a not-for-profit car insurer doing business in New Jersey and Pennsylvania, announced it was granted a license to expand into Michigan starting July 2, when the latest no-fault reforms take effect. CURE announced its studies project a savings of up to 50% from Michiganders current rates. Most notably, CURE refuses to use […]
TecMD Pilots Mobile Diagnostics, Programming and Calibration Service in Southeastern Michigan
The Tweddle Group announced it is piloting a mobile diagnostics program in Southeastern Michigan. The service, TecMD, offers on-site diagnostics, programming, pre-scan, post-scan and calibration services for automotive collision and repair centers in Oakland and Macomb counties. Tweddle Group Chief Executive Officer Pat Aubry said TecMD answers an important need for Southeastern Michigan. “On-site/on-demand service […]
Safelite Acquires Auto Glass Provider in Michigan
Safelite Group announced the acquisition of Troy Auto Glass in Troy, Mich. The transaction was completed on Wednesday, April 28. “Welcoming associates from Troy Auto Glass is such a great pleasure,” said Tom Feeney, president and CEO of Safelite Group. “Their talented team takes pride in providing old-fashioned and friendly service, earning them a highly […]
Certified Collision Group Adds 52 Collision Repair Centers to its Network in 14 States
The Certified Collision Group (CCG), the OE Certifications and KPI-focused solutions provider, announced today its biggest quarter in company history adding 52 independent collision repair center locations to its network in the first quarter of 2021. “As we have collectively navigated through the challenges of the past 12 months, our model of supporting and amplifying […]
Boyd Group Acquires Michigan Collision Repair Center
The Boyd Group Inc. announced the acquisition of a collision repair center in Wyandotte, Mich. The new Gerber Collision & Glass location previously operated as Eureka Body & Fender and has serviced the market for 47 years. Located in southeastern Michigan on the Detroit River, Wyandotte is approximately 11 miles south of Detroit and 10 […]
CenterOak Partners Forms New Collision Repair Company
Private equity firm establishes collision repair platform with 20 locations in Ohio, Kentucky and Michigan. CenterOak Partners LLC, a Dallas, Texas-based private equity firm, today announced the formation of CollisionRight, Inc. a new, regional multi-shop operator of auto body repair services in the Central U.S. CenterOak’s investment will provide capital to support the growth of […]
Boyd Group Opens New Collision Repair Center at Car Dealer Facility in Michigan
The Boyd Group Inc. announced the opening of a second collision repair center in Waterford, Mich. Waterford is approximately 40 miles northwest of Detroit and between Gerber repair centers in Orion Township and Commerce Township. This new Gerber Collision & Glass repair center is on the property of a new car dealer which chose to […]
Boyd Group Acquires Three Collision Repair Centers in Michigan
The Boyd Group Inc. announced the acquisition of three collision repair centers in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The three new Gerber Collision & Glass repair centers, located in Escanaba, Kingsford and Marquette, previously operated as Classic Auto Collision Centers originating in 1984 in Escanaba. A new repair center was built in 1990 and a […]
Multi-State MAACO Operator Stonewall Road Automotive Group Acquired
Calder Capital, LLC announced the sale of multi-state MAACO franchise operator, Stonewall Road Automotive Group LLC (SRAG), to Collision Consolidation Company LLC. SRAG operates five locations in metro Detroit, Mich., four in Maryland and one in Ohio and is one of the largest multi-unit franchisees within the national MAACO system. The company will continue to […]
Automakers and Parts Suppliers Can Resume Production in Michigan Today
Ford announces parts depots resume full operations today, production plants coming online May 18. Good news for collision repair facility operators experiencing parts shortages as Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed an executive order on May 7 that will allow manufacturing workers, including those at Michigan’s auto companies, to resume work today as part of her […]