Northern California
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San Francisco—A sister company of BMW of San Francisco and Mini of San Francisco, German Motors Collision Center, is tasked with meeting the needs of its clients, from crash repair to detail, said Manager Jeff Burton....
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Auburn, Calif.—Armed with a background of car sales and used car management, Nor Cal Motor Company Owner Justin Silkwood opened his first store in 2003, and the business has evolved with the market by focusing on trucks, he...
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CAWA Chair of the Board Ed Jimenez appointed Doug Stanley, of Levin’s Auto Supply, in Sacramento, as the 2013 vice–chair of the association’s Membership &...
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Pleasanton, Calif.—More than 100 exhibitors and reps were on hand at the Alameda County Fairgrounds, April 7, for the 18th annual Northern California Automotive Show. The event, hosted by Levin’s Auto Supply and Owner...
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Business strategy includes OEM scan tool investment
and building tire sales
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Indianola, Iowa—Tim Davison of Chumbley’s Auto Care said...
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SeaTac, Wash.—Hiring is not a science, but a solid plan is needed in order to succeed, said Maylan Newton of Educational Seminars Institute (ESI). Newton, a technician, service writer, and shop manager turned trainer, taught the three...
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Elk Grove, Calif.—CARQUEST Tool and Equipment California Territory Sales Manager Tony Cervantes Jr. said the latest generation of PC-based laptop and tablet diagnostic tools are cost efficient, simple to use, and deliver OEM-quality...
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Berkeley, Calif.—In Internet-savvy Berkeley, a shop is only as good as its latest online review, and Gilman Collision Repair stakes its reputation on every repair, Owner Craig Gaignard says.
“We have a five-star...
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Newport Beach, Calif.—The breadth of industry was represented when the combined leadership of CAWA and ASCCA met recently at the Fairmont Hotel in Newport Beach, where they discussed concerns such as telematics, copper content in brake pads...
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Clovis, Calif.—The city of Clovis, known for its slogan, “Clovis — A Way of Life,” began as a simple freight stop along the San Joaquin Valley Railroad in 1890.
Since then, the city has grown to a...



