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Classic Collision Acquires

Pinnacle Carstar Auto Body

Classic Collision has announced the acquisition of Pinnacle CARSTAR Auto Body in Tomball, Texas, according to a press release.

Pinnacle CARSTAR Auto Body has served the area “for many years,” and values timely service that meets or exceeds customers’ expectations. Martin Russel, now former owner of Pinnacle CARSTAR Auto Body, believes that Classic Collision will uphold those same standards.

“We have specialized in keeping our customers’ vehicles looking as good as (or better than!) the day they bought them and believe that Classic Collision will continue our dedication to our craftsmanship,” Russel stated.

CEO of Classic Collision Toan Nguyen said that the company is “eager” for Pinnacle CARSTAR Auto Body to join their network and that “their high level of quality and performance standards” will be implemented across their Houston businesses.

Caliber Launches

12TH-ANNUAL

Food Drive

Caliber and its brands have launched the 12th annual Restoring You Food Drive to help address hungry youth nationwide, according to a press release.

“Non-perishable food and monetary donations” will be accepted at any Caliber location until May 26. Monetary donations may be sent online. Caliber’s nonprofit will “donate an additional $.25 for every dollar raised.” The donations to each Caliber location will go toward that location’s local food banks’ summer programs.

“This year’s goal is to donate four million meals to local food banks across the country, and we believe that is achievable with the help of our incredible family of Caliber teammates, our customers and valued business partners,” Caliber Chief People Officer David Dart stated.

The Restoring You Food Drive was started by a “caring teammate” in 2011 and has since grown to “more than 1,600 Caliber centers across 41 states and 25,000-plus teammates” that have helped donate more than 24 million meals.

Fix Auto Usa Opens Location In Utah

Fix Auto USA has announced the opening of a new location in Ogden, Utah, according to a press release.

Fix Auto Ogden is owned by Efrain Perez, who operates the store alongside his wife, Rebeca Perez. Efrain is from Colombia, where he got his start in the industry by helping his dad with work around his body shop. His family moved to the United States and Efrain soon started his own small body shop.

While Rebeca is new to the automotive industry, the same drive that motivated her background in healthcare working as a nurse helps her to connect and communicate with customers.

The 10,500-square-foot facility will employ eight individuals. Efrain said he is “optimistic about taking this location to the next level,” with it set to gain I-CAR Gold certification soon and plans to earn more OEM certifications sometime this year.

Quality Collision Group Acquires Schaefer Autobody

Quality Collision Group (QCG) has completed an acquisition of Schaefer Autobody Centers, according to a press release.

Schaefer Autobody is based in St. Louis, Missouri, and has been in business since 1985. They have 14 locations that will begin to be shifted to the QCG network “immediately.”

QCG CEO Jerod Guerin was compelled to approach owner Scott Schaefer because of the company’s “leadership position in the market” and saw a potential growth opportunity.

Following the merger, Schaefer will be joining QCG’s executive team, and plans for Schaefer Autobody to keep its identity.

“The Schaefer way of doing things isn’t going away; it’s only getting better,” Schaefer stated. “Joining Quality Collision Group allows us to expand and deliver the best results for our customers and clients.”

Procolor Collision Opens North Hollywood Location

ProColor Collision has announced the opening of its newest location in North Hollywood, California, according to a press release.

The 17,000-square-foot shop at 6872 Lankershim Blvd aims to provide collision repair to the greater Los Angeles area. It has also recently been given I-CAR Gold certification.

The store will be owned and operated by Pargev Adamyan, who has more than 20 years in the collision repair industry.

“We offer the best customer service with 50 years of shop and insurance experience as we strive to do a better and cleaner job every time,” Adamyan stated.

Adamyan wishes to continue in the footsteps of his father, who worked in the collision repair industry for 30 years. Adamyan made the decision to join ProColor Collision to have access to resources such as “the most upto-date technology, strong history and proven network support.”

Classic Collision Acquires Colorado And Florida Locations

Classic Collision has announced the acquisition of two new locations: a Colorado and a Florida location, according to a press release.

BJ’s Auto Theft & Collision in Commerce City, Colorado has been in business for 30 years and values timely service with professional results. BJ Penrod, who had owned the shop, is confident it will be in good hands after being acquired by Classic.

“Our goal has been to maintain communication with our customers to guarantee that we make it a positive experience during difficult times and know that Classic Collision will continue that same approach,” Penrod stated.

Irish Mike’s Collision located in Orlando, Florida has been a family-owned and operated store known for reliable service at an affordable price. Owner Michael Flynn described the shop as a “fixture in the neighborhood” and that even those who moved out of the area have still returned.

Classic Collision CEO Toan Nguyen said that the two stores’ great service combined with customer satisfaction is why the company thought they were the next step for growth.

“Both BJ’s Auto Theft & Collision and Irish Mike’s Collision have been high performers along with customer focused, and we look forward to welcoming them to the Classic family as we continue to expand our footprint across Colorado and Florida,” Nguyen stated.

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