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Fix Network World Apprenticeship Program Approved by Washington State

May 2, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Program celebrates graduation of first apprentice. The Fix Network Apprenticeship Program (FNAP) has been officially approved by the Washington State Apprenticeship and Training Council, and celebrated the graduation of its first apprentice, Gabrial Duran. The FNAP functioned provisionally in Washington State and Oregon since October 2022 and received full approval in January 2024.  Fix Network […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Apprentice Program, Approvals, Fix Network World, Washington State

Classic Collision Adds New Repair Facility in Washington State

April 12, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Classic Collision, LLC announced the acquisition of Blue Sky Auto Body in Tacoma, Wash. This location will undergo a complete renovation to enhance the overall customer experience before re-opening as Classic Collision Tacoma Way. This includes upgrading the interior design, modernizing the facilities, and implementing new technology to streamline operations. Blue Sky Auto Body has […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Classic Collision, Washington State

Crash Champions Acquires Collision Repair Center in Vancouver, Washington

April 3, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Crash Champions announced the April 1 acquisition of Brady’s Auto Body located at 7615 NE 119th Place in Vancouver, Wash. “We’re proud to welcome the Brady’s Auto Body team to Crash Champions as part of another important step forward in our strategic growth plan,” said Matt Ebert, founder and CEO of Crash Champions. “The Brady’s […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Crash Champions, Washington State

Washington State Right to Appraisal Bill Scheduled for Public Hearing January 16

January 12, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Legislation would require auto insurance policies to include a provision for an appraisal process to resolve disputes. Legislation before the Washington State House of Representatives that would require insurance policies issued after January 1, 2025 to include a provision for a right to appraisal to resolve disputes over the cost of claims is scheduled for […]

Filed Under: Feature Tagged With: legislation, Washington State

Classic Collision Opens Collision Repair Center in Vancouver, Washington

December 1, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Classic Collision, LLC announced the opening of a newly renovated collision repair facility in Vancouver, Wash. Classic Collision St. John is conveniently located in an up-and-coming industrial development section of Clark County and one mile north of Classic’s other Vancouver location. This newly renovated building is Classic’s second location in the Vancouver market. “We are […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Classic Collision, Openings, Washington State

Crash Champions Acquires Collision Repair Center in Redmond, Washington

November 13, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Crash Champions announced the acquisition of Queen City Auto Rebuild located at 14505 NE 91st Street in Redmond, Wash. Crash Champions finalized the acquisition on Friday, November 10. “The Queen City Auto Rebuild team has earned a reputation for best-in-class repair quality and service,” said Crash Champions founder and CEO Matt Ebert. “Quite simply, we’re […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Crash Champions, Washington State

Fix Network Expands Automotive Glass Apprenticeship Program in Montana

October 17, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Fix Network continues to expand the reach of its Automotive Glass Apprenticeship Program with opportunities in Washington State, Oregon and now Montana. The Fix Network Apprenticeship Program (FNAP) began in November 2022 as the first Automotive Glass Apprenticeship of its kind in the United States. The program, run through Fix Network’s Speedy Glass USA […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Apprentice Program, Auto Glass, Fix Network World, Montana, Oregon, Washington State

Classic Collision Adds Two Repair Centers in Washington State

August 28, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Multiple collision repair shop operator now has 228 locations in 15 states. Classic Collision, LLC announced the acquisition of two collision repair centers in separate transactions in Washington State. The Atlanta, Ga.-based multiple shop operators acquired KDK Enterprises in Federal Way and AP Collision Center in Lynnwood. KDK Enterprises has been the reliable body shop […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Classic Collision, Washington State

Classic Collision Acquires Repair Center in Washington State

August 21, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

The multiple collision repair shop operator now has 226 locations in 15 states. Classic Collision, LLC, the Atlanta-Ga.-based multi-site collision repair operator announced it closed the acquisition of a new collision repair center in Kirkland, Wash. For more than 60 years, Lakeside Collision Kirkland has been a valuable pillar in the local community. “Our motto […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Classic Collision, Washington State

Washington State Insurance Commissioner Kreidler Will Not Seek Re-Election

May 2, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Washington State Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler sent an email to agency staff May 1 confirming that he will not seek re-election. Kreidler was first elected as the insurance commissioner in 2000. He was re-elected to his sixth term as one of the country’s 11 elected insurance commissioners in 2020. “Serving alongside you as Insurance Commissioner […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Insurance Commissioner, People, Washington State

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