Quality Collision Group (QCG) strengthened its foothold in Utah with the acquisition of Auto Crafters Auto Body & Paint, bringing its total number of locations in the state to 14, including three new locations slated to open soon.
“We look forward to expanding our mark in Utah with the addition of Auto Crafters,” said Navada Smith, vice president of operations for QCG’s Utah market. “We’re excited to offer even more value to our customers and continue driving success around the state with this addition.”
The Layton, UT-based repair shop began with two brothers, Nick and Jim Thiros, who have always considered their collision repair business a family affair. Nick and Jim co-owned their body shop alongside their wives, working together for nearly 30 years. The Thiros family dedicated themselves to crafting a respected business in the community, with a deep-rooted commitment to quality repairs and exceptional customer service.
Through the Thiros’ hard work and strong bond, the four have made Auto Crafters a trusted name in the Layton area. The collision repair shop’s I-CAR Gold Class certification reflects its commitment to excellence in the community. Auto Crafters’ dedication to setting a precedent for how repairs should be executed in the industry is precisely why they perfectly fit QCG’s arsenal.
“Our priority has always been to provide quality customer service,” said the Thiros family. “This partnership with QCG allows us to strengthen that commitment to our community while pushing us further into the future of the auto repair world.”
Auto Crafters will join QCG’s network of shops, which includes 13 Cascade Collision locations across Utah. This acquisition aligns with QCG’s mission to deliver superior collision repair services while preserving the integrity and craftsmanship that have made Auto Crafters a trusted name in the Layton area.
Founded in 2020, QCG is rapidly growing its network of repair centers, with a current footprint of 86 OEM-certified locations across 10 states.
In the two largest single deals of 2023, QCG acquired 14-shop Schaefer Autobody Centers in St. Louis and nine-shop Cascade Collision Repair in the Salt Lake City area. This instantly vaulted QCG to a No. 2 spot in both regions, behind only Caliber Collision.
