Knowledge CenterApril 17 2024

Crash Champions Acquires Fender Mender Collision in Encinitas, CA

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Crash Champions, one of the largest founder-led operators of high-quality automotive collision repair centers in the U.S., today announced the expansion of its California network with the successful acquisition of Fender Mender in Encinitas, California. 

The acquisition officially closed on April 5 with operations transferring immediately to Crash Champions. The repair center is located at 326 N. El Camino Real in Encinitas, California

“Crash Champions has quickly grown across California, and we’re proud to welcome this high-performing repair center to the team,” said Crash Champions Founder and CEO Matt Ebert. “The addition of this Encinitas location and its exceptional team members will greatly benefit our local customers and business partners.” 

Crash Champions operates a leading network of more than 100 locations across the state of California, complementing its overall lineup of more than 630 repair centers in 37 states. Crash Champions proudly backs all repair work with a written lifetime warranty valid at any location nationwide. 

With career opportunities across the country, Crash Champions is always looking for aspiring and experienced automotive repair professionals to join its growing team. To find the latest openings, visit www.crashchampions.com/careers

For more information and to locate a repair center, visit www.crashchampions.com and watch Crash Champions’ story here. Independent collision repair centers and owners interested in joining the Crash Champions team, are encouraged to visit www.crashchampions.com/sell-your-shop to learn more about the process. 

About Crash Champions

As one of the fastest growing and most exciting brands in the industry, Crash Champions is the largest founder-led multi-shop operator (MSO) of high-quality collision repair service in the U.S. The company, which also operates the growing Crash Champions LUXE | EV Certified brand of highline and luxury EV repair centers, services customers at more than 650 state-of-the-art locations in 38 states across the U.S. Crash Champions was founded in 1999 as a single Chicago repair center by industry veteran and 2023 EY Entrepreneur of the Year Midwest award winner Matt Ebert. For more information, and to locate a local repair center, visit www.crashchampions.com For career opportunities, visit careers.crashchampions.com

 
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