Service King Opens 43rd California Store with Izzie’s Acquisition in Sacramento
Service King said it has acquired Izzie’s Body and Frame in West Sacramento, Calif., its 43rd location in the Golden State.
NTSB Investigating California Collision Involving Fire Truck, Tesla on Autopilot
The National Transportation Safety Board said it is investigating a Jan. 22 collision in which a Tesla on Autopilot slammed into a fire truck.
Autonomous Vehicles Tested on California Roads Aren’t Safe Without Someone Behind Steering Wheel: Consumer Group
New reports required by the California Department of Motor Vehicles from companies testing autonomous cars on the state’s public roads show the technology isn’t safe unless it’s monitored by a human behind a steering wheel who can take control, according to the group Consumer Watchdog.
Consumer Group Urges Withdrawal of State Farm-Backed Bill that Would Repeal Labor-Rate Survey Guidelines in California
Consumer Watchdog urged California State Assembly member Autumn Burke to withdraw State Farm-backed legislation that would repeal recently enacted Department of Insurance voluntary labor-rate survey guidelines and would eliminate a consumer’s right to select an auto body shop of their choice.
Kniesel’s Collision in Northern California Celebrates 50th Anniversary
Established in 1968 through the vision of hopeful immigrants, Kniesel’s Collision has grown from a two-car establishment in the heart of Citrus Heights, Calif., to a six-location enterprise spanning three Northern California counties.
Fix Auto USA Announces New Southern California Location
Fix Auto USA announced its continued expansion with the addition of Fix Auto Moorpark (Calif.), bringing the total number of Fix Auto franchise locations to 120.
Auto Insurance Fraud Scam: Brothers Arrested in California
The alleged scam involved more than 20 individuals and 18 staged collisions, netting conspirators $210,000 in fraudulent auto insurance claims, according to the California Department of Insurance.
Insurer Suing California Property Owners Because Cow Allegedly Caused Car Crash
IDS Property Casualty Insurance is suing several Fresno, Calif., property owners for their alleged negligence in a vehicle-cow collision.
California Autobody Shop Owner Sentenced to Six Years in Prison for Insurance Fraud
Hani Abujudeh, 55, of Rancho Cucamonga, Calif., the leader of an auto insurance fraud scheme, was sentenced to six years in state prison, according to authorities.
Fix Auto USA Announces Two New California Locations
Fix Auto USA continues its expansion with the addition of two California locations, bringing the total number of Fix Auto franchise locations to 119.