Crash Champions Acquires Family Motors Auto Body in Bakersfield, Calif.

Crash Champions Acquires Family Motors Auto Body in Bakersfield, Calif.

Crash Champions now operates more than 50 repair centers across Southern California and more than 630 locations across 37 states.

Crash Champions has announced the acquisition of Family Motors Auto Body in Bakersfield, Calif. The collision repair center is located at 6860 District Blvd. in Bakersfield and transferred operations to Crash Champions effective April 12.

“We are thrilled to expand our team to the Bakersfield community,” said Matt Ebert, founder and CEO of Crash Champions. “This is another strategic acquisition that will enhance our service across the region for customers and business partners. We’re proud to welcome the Family Motors Auto Body team to Crash Champions.”

Added Family Motors Co-owner Ben Caroccio, “The Family Motors Auto Body team has been honored to serve the Bakersfield community with high-quality collision repair service for more than two decades. When we looked to turn the page to the next chapter of our story, partnering with a founder-led team like Crash Champions was critical. Matt Ebert and Crash Champions fit our ethos, and we’re thrilled to join their industry-leading network. They’ve served California motorists for years, and we believe this will provide tremendous opportunity for our employees and customers.”

Crash Champions operates more than 50 repair centers across Southern California, complementing its national lineup of more than 630 locations across 37 states.

Crash Champions is always looking for talented collision repair technicians to join the team. Interested candidates are encouraged to visit crashchampions.com/careers to learn more about opportunities in Oregon and across the country.

Independent collision repair centers and owners interested in joining the Crash Champions team are encouraged to visit crashchampions.com/sell-your-shop to learn more about the acquisition process and opportunities available.

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