Fix Auto UK announced that Reading Accident Repairs co-owner Paul Carkett has joined its network. Along with business partner David Benjamin, the duo will now operate as Fix Auto Reading. Carket, who bought the business from its founder in 2003, said, “I’ve long followed Fix Auto UK’s progression and kept a keen eye on how […]
CARSTAR Adds Collision Repair Center to Network in New Jersey
CARSTAR announced the opening of new CARSTAR location in the Philadelphia area. CARSTAR Creative Auto Body has two operating facilities located at 409 East 1st Ave. and 137-139 E 1st Ave. in Roselle, N.J. Fernando Rebelo, owner of CARSTAR Creative Auto Body, opened the facility in 1997. Fernando eventually grew the operations into two adjacent […]
Certified Collision Group Adds 35 Collision Repair Centers to Network in Third Quarter
The OE certification-focused group of collision repair centers also announced several staff appointments during the past year. The Certified Collision Group (CCG) announced the signing of 35 additional collision repair centers to-date for the third quarter, and key executive and management position appointments of Bob Cornelius, Patrick Fahey, David Ball, Angela DeCrow and Sam Demas. […]
Collision Safety Consultants Opens 18th Location in Denver
Billy Walkowiak, founder and CEO of Collision Safety Consultants, announced the opening of the company’s 18th location, Collision Safety Consultants of Denver owned by Saul Reisman “The company will follow our corporate mission,” said Walkowiak. “He will do diminished value reports, perform post collision repair inspections and total loss vehicle valuations. Saul will be an […]
CARSTAR Adds Two Collision Repair Centers to Network in Missouri
Adds locations in Bridgeton and Wentzville. CARSTAR announced the opening of new collision repair centers in Bridgeton and Wentzville, Mo. Jon Parmentier, owner of both CARSTAR Bridgeton and CARSTAR Wentzville, is a third-generation repair center owner. Starting his career working at his grandfather’s collision repair facility, helping him with whatever the job of the day […]
CARSTAR Adds Collision Repair Center to Network in Washington State
CARSTAR announced the opening of CARSTAR Yelm in Yelm, Wash. Matt Earsley, owner of CARSTAR Yelm, started his career at a repair center in Olympia as a facility cleaner/helper. Seeing the career potential in the collision repair industry and always eager to learn, Earsley was motivated from the outset. He eventually worked his way up […]
Chilton Auto Body Joins CARSTAR Collision Repair Network
The San Francisco Bay-area multiple shop operator has 11 collision repair centers. Eleven collision repair facilities in the San Francisco Bay area have joined the CARSTAR network, making this the new largest MSO under the CARSTAR banner. Mike Chilton, co-founder of Chilton Auto Body, is a second-generation repair center owner. Working for his father at […]
CARSTAR Adds Collision Repair Center to Network in California
CARSTAR announced the opening of CARSTAR Intrepid Collision, a 9,400 sq. ft. facility located at 1206 E Vía Roma, in Colton, Calif. Owner David Sanchez originally entered the industry from the insurance side, supporting customers with their claims and repair experience. Eventually making his way onto the collision repair side as a store owner and […]
Fix Auto Adds Three Store MSO to Collision Repair Network in San Francisco
Fix Auto USA announced that F. Lofrano and Son, with three locations in California’s San Francisco Bay area, has joined its network of independently-owned collision repair centers. Fix Auto USA now operates 135 locations in eight states. The three locations include: Fix Auto 17th Street (San Francisco) – Formerly F. Lofrano and Son–17th Street; operated […]
Fix Auto Canada Adds Collision Repair Center to Network in Calgary
Fix Auto Canada announced the addition of Fix Auto Calgary McCall, located at 2181 41st Avenue NE in Calgary, to its network. The facility is owned by Randy Yantz and Deborah Hood. “We are very excited to join the Fix Auto network with our brand new facility in the McCall district here in Calgary,” said […]