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Norfolk CBP Officers Seize Over $100,000 in Radiators Imported Under Stolen Identities

September 10, 2026 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

Over 1000 automotive radiators confiscated by Customs and Border Protection. U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized 1,043 automotive radiators and 420 dehumidifiers at Norfolk, Va., on Aug. 25 after determining both shipments were imported using the stolen identities of two American citizens. CBP trade experts appraised the goods at a combined $292,023. The radiators […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: China, Customs and Border Protection, Non-OEM Parts, Virginia

Norfolk CBP Officers Seize About $170,000 in Chinese Struts and Shocks in Fraudulent Import

July 2, 2026 By CollisionWeek Editor

U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized about $170,000 in automotive struts and shock absorbers shipped from China at the Port of Norfolk, Va., on June 23 after determining the importer used fraudulent documents to conceal its identity, the agency said. The case is a departure from CBP’s recent auto-parts interdictions in the Mid-Atlantic, which […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: China, Customs and Border Protection, Non-OEM Parts, Virginia

Independent Glass Association Seeks Amendments to Virginia Auto Glass Bill

January 28, 2026 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Independent Glass Association said Tuesday it is working with Virginia lawmakers to add amendments to House Bill 312 (HB 312) following revisions that removed provisions the group said would have harmed independent auto glass repair businesses. The House Substitute version of HB 312, released Jan. 22, eliminated language that would have prohibited post-loss assignments, […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Advanced Driver Assistance Systems, Assignment of Benefits, Auto Glass, Independent Glass Association, legislation, Virginia

Quality Collision Group Acquires 3-Shop MSO in Virginia

April 22, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Quality Collision Group (QCG) announced the acquisition of three Bruce’s Super Body Shops with locations in Williamsburg and Richmond, Va. With this acquisition, QCG will have 92 shops spread across the country. Founded in 1978, Bruce’s Super Body Shops has built a legacy of excellence, consistently providing high-quality repairs across their three locations “Bringing Bruce’s […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Quality Collision Group, Virginia

Admiral Group to Sell Elephant Insurance Company to J.C. Flowers

April 22, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Admiral Group plc announced today that it has entered into an agreement to sell its U.S. auto insurance business, including Elephant Insurance Company and Elephant Insurance Services, to J.C. Flowers & Co., a global private investment firm dedicated to investing in the financial services industry, for an undisclosed sum. The transaction is subject to regulatory […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Admiral Group, Elephant Auto Insurance, J.C. Flowers, Virginia

Quality Collision Group Acquires First Repair Center in Virginia

February 12, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Quality Collision Group (QCG) has expanded into Virginia with the acquisition of Dorn’s Body and Paint, a well-established collision repair facility in the Richmond area. This marks QCG’s first location in the state. Dorn’s Body and Paint, founded in 1965 by Raymond Dorn, has grown from a small body shop into a 35,000-square-foot facility on […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Quality Collision Group, Virginia

Classic Collision Acquires Two Repair Centers in Virginia

January 13, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Classic Collision, LLC announced the acquisition of One Stop Auto in Yorktown and Newport News, Va. One Stop Auto has been proudly family-owned and operated since 1984 as one of the premier facilities on the Peninsula. “Joining Classic Collision ensures that our legacy of superior customer service and expert repairs will carry on for generations […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Classic Collision, Virginia

Classic Collision Acquires Second Repair Facility in Newport News

November 25, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Classic Collision, LLC announced the acquisition of Bowditch Collision Center, located on J. Clyde Morris Blvd in Newport News, Va. “Their reputation for quality, integrity, and commitment to both teammates and customers aligns perfectly with the values we’ve built our business on. We couldn’t be more excited to join forces with Classic Collision,” stated Casey […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Classic Collision, Virginia

Classic Collision Acquires Two New Locations in Virginia and Florida

November 4, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Classic Collision, LLC announced the acquisitions of Knox Automotive Center in Carrollton, Va. and Serrano Paint & Body in Jacksonville, Fla. Knox Automotive Center has been a multi-generational repair shop in Wight County for decades. “We have been a major supporter of our community and the local choice for collision repair since we first opened […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Classic Collision, Florida, Virginia

Joe Hudson’s Collision Center Acquires Collision Repair Centers in Mississippi, Virginia and Texas

July 30, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Joe Hudson’s Collision Center announced the acquisition of three new collision repair centers to its network. The latest acquisitions include: Goad’s Body Shop in Lexington, Va.; Terex Auto Body in Austin, Texas; and Burchfield’s Body Shop in Columbus, Miss. Brant Wilson, CEO of Joe Hudson’s Collision Center, stated, “We are excited to enter the vibrant […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Joe Hudson's Collision Center, Mississippi, Texas, Virginia

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