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NewsJanuary 16, 2013

Service King Collision Repair Centers Acquires AutoBody America (ABA)

Service King Collision Repair Centers, now a multi-state operator of high-quality collision repair facilities with more than 63 locations, is continuing its expansion with the purchase of AutoBody America (ABA), a highly esteemed collision repairer with 20 locations throughout Tennessee, Mississippi and Arkansas.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 14, 2013

New Calif. Regulations Will Restrict Use of Aftermarket Replacement Parts in Collision Repair

The California Department of Insurance announced it has drawn approval from the state’s Office of Administrative Law to begin implementing regulatory changes the department sought to restrict the use of non-OEM replacement crash parts. Insurers strongly oppose the changes.

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NewsJanuary 2, 2013

ABRA Auto Body & Glass Acquires Four More Locations in Two States – Illinois and Utah

MINNEAPOLIS, MN – ABRA Auto Body & Glass, a Minnesota-based vehicle repair company, last week continued its growth-filled year by announcing the acquisition of four more repair centers in two states -- increasing its new center total in 2012 to 27.

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NewsNovember 20, 2012

Boyd Group Acquiring Collision Repair Firm With 11 Locations in Fla.

WINNIPEG, MANITOBA, CANADA – The Boyd Group said it has agreed to acquire the assets of The Recovery Room of Central Florida Inc., which owns 11 collision repair centers in the Orlando, Fla., market under the trade name The Recovery Room Collision Repair.

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NewsOctober 10, 2012

NHTSA Issues Counterfeit Airbag Warning for Wide Range of Vehicles

WASHINGTON - NHTSA said it has become aware of a problem involving the sale of counterfeit airbags for use as replacement parts in vehicles that have been involved in a crash.

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NewsSeptember 26, 2012

New Honda Website Offers Post-Collision Advice

TORRANCE, CA – Honda has launched a website aimed at assisting Honda vehicle owners in navigating through the collision repair process. The site features three principal sections: Accident Assistance, Collision 101 and Body Shop Locator.

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NewsJune 20, 2012

Collision Repair Industry Sees More Consolidation

HOUSTON – Don’t be surprised if one of your collision repair vendors emerges with a new moniker. Recently, a number of major collision repair companies – including Service King Collision Repair Centers and Caliber Collision Centers -- have opted to expand their market share by acquiring existing body shops.

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NewsApril 24, 2012

West Virginia Challenges Use of Salvage Parts in Collision Repair of Newer Vehicles

CHARLESTON, WV – West Virginia Attorney General Darrell McGraw announced April 12 that Liberty Mutual Insurance Co. and a St. Albans body shop will halt their use of so-called "junkyard parts" in repairs of newer vehicles, the West Virginia Record reported.

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NewsMarch 14, 2012

Caliber Collision Centers Continues Expansion in L.A. Area

LEWISVILLE, TX -- Caliber Collision Centers announced it has continued expansion into the Los Angeles area with the acquisition of Autocraft of Torrance, Calif.

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NewsFebruary 29, 2012

BodyShopBids Expands Service to Pacific Northwest, California

CHICAGO -- BodyShopBids, a Chicago start-up business that lets customers solicit collision repair estimates using the company website or mobile phone apps, has expanded service to the Pacific Northwest and California.

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