Crash Champions, LLC announced it has acquired Louie & Son’s Body Shop, a single collision repair center located at 429 Fleming Rd., in Charleston, S.C. “We are excited to once again expand the Crash Champions team across South Carolina,” said Matt Ebert, founder and CEO of Crash Champions. “With its state-of-the-art facility and dedication to […]
Classic Collision Acquires Collision Repair Centers in South Carolina and Texas
Classic Collision, LLC announced two new acquisitions including Jones Auto Wrecking Company in Florence, S.C. and Gabe’s Collision Center in San Antonio, Texas. Jones Auto Wrecking provides collision repair and towing services and has been in business for more than a century. “We’re proud to be the oldest, most-trusted auto wrecking company in Florence, SC. […]
Caliber Announces New Collision Repair Facility is its 1,500th Location
New South Carolina location marks milestone for the largest U.S. collision repair provider. On June 20, Caliber Collision opened a new center at 1233 East Butler Road in Greenville, S.C., marking the multiple shop operator’s 1,500th location nationwide. With more than 24,000 teammates across the country, the Caliber family of brands – including Caliber Auto […]
Colors on Parade Adds Franchise in Charleston S.C.
Colors on Parade, the mobile automotive paint and dent repair services franchise, announced the opening of its newest franchise unit servicing Charleston, S.C. and its surrounding counties. The new franchise is owned and operated by brothers, Ryan and Aryn Hogue. Prior to joining the automotive paint restoration industry, Ryan and Aryn worked in their family’s […]
Registration Open for May 2-4 WIN Educational Conference
The Women’s Industry Network (WIN) has opened registration for its 2022 Annual Educational Conference. The conference will be a hybrid experience, with the in-person event held in Greenville, S.C. during May 2-4. A virtual viewing option will take place at the same time for attendees to participate from their home or office. “We’re thrilled to […]
Allstate and Enterprise Support Schools Through Collision Repair Education Foundation
Collision repair schools in Illinois, Massachusetts and South Carolina benefit from industry support. The Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF) announced that six schools will receive Collision School Career Readiness Benchmark Grants. Allstate is providing a $10,000 grant to Thornton Fractional High School Center for Academics and Technology, located in Calumet City, Ill., to improve its […]
IAA Adds New Colorado Branch and Relocates in South Carolina
IAA, Inc. (NYSE: IAA) announced a new branch, located in Colorado Springs, Colo., bringing the total number of branches in the state to four. The new branch will provide increased service in the southern part of the state. In addition, the company has relocated and expanded its IAA Lexington, S.C. branch to meet growing demand […]
Classic Collision Acquires Seven Collision Repair Centers in South Carolina
Classic Collision, LLC announced the acquisition of seven Fender Mender Collision Specialists repair centers in South Carolina. Classic Collision now operates a total of 86 collision repair centers in Georgia, Florida, Alabama, South Carolina, California, and Alaska. Fender Mender Collision Specialists is a locally owned and operated auto repair business offering full-service repairs throughout South […]
Boyd Group Acquires 16 Repair Centers in South Carolina and Georgia
The Boyd Group Inc. announced the acquisition of 16 collision repair centers located in South Carolina and Georgia. These new Gerber Collision & Glass repair centers operated as John Harris Body Shops originating in 1975 in Columbia, South Carolina. The South Carolina repair centers are located in Bluffton, Charleston, Columbia (2), Greenville, Greer, Irmo, Lexington […]
CARSTAR Adds Collision Repair Center to Network in Myrtle Beach
CARSTAR announced the opening of CARSTAR Myrtle Beach, a 7,500 sq. ft. collision repair facility, located at 1560 Highway 501 in Myrtle Beach, S.C. CARSTAR Myrtle Beach owner, Ken Depper, grew up in the industry as his father owned a body shop. Depper started spending summers in the facility at the age of 12. Depper’s […]