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Hertrich Dealerships Acquires New Collision Repair Center in Pennsylvania

July 6, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

New location is the dealership group’s 12th location. The Hertrich Family of Automobile Dealerships announced the acquisition of Chadds Ford Collision Center, a 17,000 sq. ft. repair facility located in Chadds Ford, Pa. The new collision repair center marks the dealership group’s expansion into the Pennsylvania, building upon Hertrich Collision Centers’ existing presence on the […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Hertrich, Pennsylvania

Philadelphia Towing Company Alleged to Have Made Millions from Catalytic Converter Thefts

July 5, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Nearly year-long investigation leads to charges again company and 10 adults, one juvenile. The Bucks County, Pa. District Attorney’s Office announced charges against a Philadelphia, Pa. towing company and more than 10 individuals June 27 who are alleged to have operated a multi-million-dollar organized criminal enterprise that specialized in the theft of catalytic converters throughout […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Catalytic Converter Theft, Lawsuits, Pennsylvania

Michael Humphreys Confirmed as Commissioner of Pennsylvania Insurance Department

June 27, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

On June 26, the Pennsylvania Senate unanimously confirmed Michael Humphreys to serve as Insurance Commissioner of the Pennsylvania Insurance Department (PID). Governor Josh Shapiro nominated Humphreys, who previously served as Acting Insurance Commissioner under Governor Tom Wolf. “I am honored to have the opportunity to serve the Commonwealth as Insurance Commissioner under Governor Shapiro’s dedicated […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Insurance Commissioner, Pennsylvania, People

VIVE Collision Enters Pennsylvania Market with Acquisition of Dealer Collision Repair Facility

June 2, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

VIVE Collision announced it completed the acquisition of Vinart Collision Center from the Vinart Family of Automobile Dealerships. Vinart Collision Center, located in Allentown, Pa., will be renamed and continue operating as VIVE Collision of Lehigh Valley. Vinart Dealerships will retain ownership of its name and all other aspects of its retail automobile business. The […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Pennsylvania, VIVE Collision

Philadelphia Customs and Border Protection Seizes Nearly $200K in Counterfeit Collision Repair Parts from China

April 5, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized a Philadelphia-bound shipment of counterfeit auto parts on March 27 that consisted of 177 pieces, including air bag covers, aluminum hoods, front fenders and bumpers, and badges bearing trademarked logos of Chevrolet, Buick, and Dodge. The counterfeit auto parts were valued at $196,035 manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP), […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: China, Counterfeit Parts, Customs and Border Protection, Pennsylvania

Auto Glass Now Adds Three New Locations in New York State, New Jersey and Pennsylvania

March 10, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Auto Glass Now announced the opening of three new facilities. Auto Glass Now Belleville is a 3,000-square-foot facility managed by Daniel Johnson in Belleville, N.J. Johnson brings three decades of experience to the new location. After growing up in Jersey City and gaining hands-on experience managing his family’s shop and later a national auto repair […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Auto Glass Now, New Jersey, New York State, Openings, Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Insurance Department Fines First Acceptance Insurance Company for Misleading Consumers

March 2, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Acting Pennsylvania Insurance Commissioner Michael Humphreys yesterday released a market conduct examination report of First Acceptance Insurance Company that resulted in a $105,000 penalty.  The examination found that agents for the company were misleading consumers and adding on optional third-party coverages without the consumer’s knowledge or full understanding. According to the market conduct report, two-thirds […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Insurance Commissioner, Pennsylvania

Philadelphia Auto Technician Pleads Guilty to Trafficking Hazardous Automobile Airbags from China

February 14, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

United States Attorney Jacqueline Romero announced that Emiliano Rodriguez, 45, a citizen of the Dominican Republic residing in Philadelphia, Pa. pleaded guilty to one count of trafficking in counterfeit goods, and two counts of causing the delivery of hazardous materials by air carrier in connection with a scheme to utilize counterfeit goods in used vehicles, […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Counterfeit Airbags, Counterfeit Parts, Customs and Border Protection, Lawsuits, Pennsylvania

Fisher Auto Parts Acquires Market Street Auto Parts in Pennsylvania

February 8, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Fisher Auto Parts announced the acquisition of Market Street Auto Parts LLC located in Jonestown, Pa., The announcement was made February 7 by Geoffrey Shifflett, area vice president of Fisher Auto Parts, and Mark Keister, president of Market Street Auto Parts. Market Street Auto Parts has been serving North Lebanon County in Pennsylvania for over […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Fisher Auto Parts, Pennsylvania

Meyer Distributing Expands Warehouses in Colorado, Pennsylvania and Texas

January 9, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Meyer Distributing, Inc. announced the addition of three new warehouses. Carlisle, Pa. at 205,090 sq. ft. will service the Northeast. Coppell, Texas at 165,105 will be an expansion to Meyer’s existing Texas warehouses bringing the total square footage to 650,000 sq. ft. servicing the region. Denver, Colo. at 88,771 sq. ft. brings the regional total […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Colorado, Meyer Distributing, Openings, Pennsylvania, Texas

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