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Ken’s CARSTAR North Raises $1,800 for Charity at Annual Car Wash

The money raised by the annual event will support the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and the Miracle League of Whitfield County.
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Family-Owned Shop in Hawthorne, CA, Joins CSN Collision Network

The shop, now operating as CSN South Bay, has been serving its community since 1995.
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Quality Collision Group Highlights OEM Certification in New Campaign

The growing MSO aims to educate consumers on the importance of OEM-certified repairs, and how to spot the shops equipped to perform them.
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Classic Collision Opens High-Tech Facility in Cincinnati

The new repair center is equipped with advanced diagnostic tools and staffed by certified technicians.
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Fix Auto Opens Two New Riverside, CA, Locations

Owner Brian Brandler, who became a Fix Auto franchisee in 2024, has plans to open more locations.
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ProColor Collision Opens First Colorado Location

The Commerce City facility is set to serve the growing repair needs of the Denver metro area.
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Houston CARSTAR Owner Expands into Maintenance by Adding Bosch Auto Service Franchise

Owner Nelson Ramos can now offer services supported by Bosch advanced diagnostics, with future plans to incorporate Bosch ADAS capabilities and its evolving EV platform.
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Crash Champions Puts Service Advisor Interns on Path to Upward Mobility

Graduates of Crash Champions' Associate Service Advisor Program embark on a career with a chance to advance into leadership roles.
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VIVE Collision Expands Northeast Presence with Acquisition of Lamon Auto Body in New Jersey

Lamon Auto Body has served Mt. Holly and Burlington County since November 1994.
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KLST Abra in Minnesota Celebrates 30 Years of Excellence in Auto Body Repair

Founded as a single shop in Elk River, MN, in 1995, the KLST Abra franchise now has five locations and a mobile glass repair division.
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