Service King Continues Washington, D.C., Expansion

Service King Continues Washington, D.C., Expansion

Service King and Southern Auto Body mutually agreed to terms of the deal and finalized the merger Feb. 5th with operations at the two locations transitioning immediately.

service-king-logoService King Collision Repair Centers, on the heels of partnering with Precision Collision Feb. 8th, announced continued expansion in the Washington, D.C., metro through the completion of a formal partnership with Southern Auto Body and its two repair centers in Fredericksburg, Va.

Service King and Southern Auto Body mutually agreed to terms of the deal and finalized the merger Feb. 5th with operations at the two locations transitioning immediately. The two repair centers are located in Fredericksburg.

“This is an opportunity for our staff and valued customers to work alongside the very best team in the automotive repair industry,” said Olaf Herrick, owner of Southern Auto Body. “Joining the Service King Family of Repair Centers provides an opportunity to enhance our already reputable service.”

Matt Robbins, Service King market vice president, added, “We’re excited about Service King’s continued growth in the Baltimore-Washington area. Partnering with organizations like Southern Auto Body is a big step in that strategic plan and we look forward to a bright future with our new teammates.”

Southern Auto Body has served the Fredericksburg community for more than 25 years and boasts an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau. The two repair centers are staffed with I-CAR Platinum certified body technicians.

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