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Oklahoma Storage and Total Loss Administrative Charge Price Control Bill Becomes Law

May 28, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

Legislation opposed by repair industry establishes standardized storage rates and administrative charge limits for collision repair shops. Oklahoma has enacted Senate Bill 641, officially known as the “Oklahoma Motor Vehicle Consumer Protection Act.” The bill, which became law on May 27 without Governor Kevin Stitt’s signature, introduces changes to how auto body repair shops can […]

Filed Under: Feature Tagged With: Alliance for Automotive Innovation, Automotive Service Association, legislation, Oklahoma, Oklahoma Auto Body Association, Society of Collision Repair Specialists, Storage, Total Loss

Wesco Acquires PBE Distributor in Oklahoma

December 5, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Wesco Group, the paint, body and equipment distributor in the U.S. and Canada, announced that Shawnee Paints has joined the Wesco Team. Shawnee Paints has been servicing the Shawnee, Okla. market since 1913, starting with parts and services for steam engine tractor mechanics but began transitioning immediately to automotive parts with the introduction of […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Oklahoma, PBE Distributor, Wesco

Joe Hudson’s Collision Center Acquires Four Repair Facilities

November 14, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Acquisitions continue expansion in Kentucky, Florida, and Oklahoma. Joe Hudson’s Collision Center announced the acquisition of four collision repair facilities. The newly acquired facilities include: Renfro’s Collision in Berea, Ky.; A&E Auto Body in Eagle Lake, Fla.; Bay Body Shop in Panama City, Fla. and Manuel Collision Center in Ada, Okla. These new additions enhance […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Florida, Joe Hudson's Collision Center, Kentucky, Oklahoma

Joe Hudson’s Collision Center Acquires Five New Repair Facilities

October 30, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Joe Hudson’s Collision Center announced the acquisition of five repair facilities: First Class Collision in Grove, Okla.; Advanced Auto Body Frame and Glass in Bolivar, Mo.; Jim Morey Auto Body in Bella Vista, Ark.; Brooks Body Shop in Tifton, Ga.; and Port City Auto Body in Brunswick, Ga. Brant Wilson, CEO of Joe Hudson’s Collision […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Arkansas, Georgia, Joe Hudson's Collision Center, Missouri, Oklahoma

Joe Hudson’s Collision Center Acquires of Four New Repair Centers

August 26, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Joe Hudson’s Collision Center announced the acquisition of four new locations as part of its ongoing expansion strategy. The new locations include Millennium Paint & Body in Horn Lake, Miss., Lindley’s Auto Body in McAlester, Okla., Golden Collision in Little Rock, Ark., and Hourglass Collision in Tulsa, Okla. “We’re excited about the significant progress we’re […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Arkansas, Joe Hudson's Collision Center, Mississippi, Oklahoma

NTSB Issues Safety Alert on Dangers of Marijuana for Teen Drivers

July 22, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

National Transportation Safety Board calls for increased education about impairing effects of marijuana following deadly Oklahoma crash. The National Transportation Safety Board issued a Safety Alert July 18 urging parents nationwide to protect their teen drivers from marijuana-impaired driving. The alert is accompanied by the final report on the investigation of a deadly 2022 collision […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Impaired Driving, Marijuana Legalization, National Transportation Safety Board, Oklahoma

Meyer Distributing Acquires Frank’s Supply

April 26, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Meyer Distributing, Inc. announced that they have acquired the assets of Frank’s Supply, a regional distributor serving the southern states of Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, and New Mexico. Meyer Distributing. a wholesale distributor has more than 100 locations nationwide and over 3,500,000 sq. ft. of warehouse space, According to the company, all customer orders placed with […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Louisiana, Meyer Distributing, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas

ASA Calls on Oklahoma Legislature to Oppose Storage Price Cap Bill

March 27, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Senate Bill 1741 would impose the price caps proposed in SB 1853 that ASA previously opposed. The Automotive Service Association (ASA) is calling on the Oklahoma Legislature to oppose Senate Bill (SB) 1741. This bill would establish the same caps on storage rates that were proposed in SB 1853, which ASA also opposed, while removing […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Automotive Service Association, legislation, Oklahoma, Storage

ASA Opposes Oklahoma Auto Repair Price Cap Bill

February 20, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Association calls on automotive and collision repair industry to ask their legislators to oppose bill that sets a range of maximum fees and labor charges. The Automotive Service Association (ASA) is calling on the Oklahoma Legislature to oppose Senate Bill (SB) 1853. The association says the legislation, introduced February 6, would make it harder for […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Automotive Service Association, legislation, Oklahoma

Continental Auto Parts Acquires Pro Parts Center

January 26, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Continental Auto Parts (CAP), a portfolio company of Kinderhook Industries, announced the acquisition of K W Automotive Inc. that does business as Pro Parts Center (PPC). Pro Parts Center is an aftermarket collision automotive parts to multi-shop operators (MSOs) and independent collision shops in Texas, Louisiana, and Oklahoma. Financial terms of the transaction were not […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Continental Auto Parts, Kinderhook Industries, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Texas

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