In Case You Missed It: Top 5 Stories of the Week of Aug. 5-9

These were the top five collision repair news stories on Autobody News this week. Scroll through to get caught up, or if you want a second read.

California Auto Dealerships Change Hands

Several California dealerships are under new ownership, according to Performance Brokerage Services. McKinleyville, CA BMW of Humboldt Bay in McKinleyville, CA, was sold by Reza Lankarani to Victory Automotive Group.

Is Your Shop Researching OEM Procedures for Every Repair?

A recent visit to a Honda Certified collision shop illustrated the importance of researching OEM repair procedures before every repair.

BMW's New Spartanburg, SC, Press Shop Boosts Production, Adds Jobs

The 20,000-square-foot press shop will produce parts for the new BMW X3 SUV.

Fatal Dodge Challenger Test Drive Lawsuit Seeks $1 Million

The lawsuit was filed by the family of a woman killed when the car she was driving was struck by a Challenger driving 124 mph.

‘I’m Just a One-Man Shop. What Can I Do?’

Keaton Lee, a 19-year-old running her own custom paint shop in Idaho, shows the answer is “just about anything.

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