News Summary
Classic Collision has acquired Advanced Collision Inc., enhancing its presence in Southeast Tennessee and Northwest Georgia. Advanced Collision, known for its strong customer service and advanced repair technology, operates eight shops in the region. This strategic move is part of Classic Collision’s ongoing growth initiatives, following a significant increase in their store count and entry into new markets. Their aggressive expansion aims to solidify their position as a leader in the collision repair industry.
Atlanta, Georgia – Classic Collision has announced the acquisition of Advanced Collision Inc., expanding its reach into Southeast Tennessee and Northwest Georgia. Advanced Collision operates a network of eight collision repair shops serving these regions and has established a strong reputation for customer care and advanced repair technology over its 25 years in business.
This acquisition reinforces Classic Collision’s commitment to increasing its footprint in major markets. Classic Collision has undergone significant growth, recently reported a 21% rise in its store count in 2024, adding to its portfolio of 350 locations across 21 states. The company is recognized as a prominent player in the collision repair industry and is currently the only company among the “Big 5” national consolidators that saw an increase in store openings in the first half of 2025.
The expansion into Southeast Tennessee and Northwest Georgia marks a strategic move for Classic Collision, following its recent growth in markets such as Florida, Virginia, and North Carolina. As part of its proactive approach, Classic Collision opened its first location in Louisiana in May 2025 and has plans to integrate more collision repair shops and automotive glass businesses into its growing network.
About Advanced Collision
Advanced Collision Inc. has been servicing its communities with exceptional collision repair services for 25 years, focusing on quality workmanship and customer satisfaction. Recognized for its commitment to advanced repair technology and exceptional customer care, the company has built a loyal customer base across its eight locations.
Classic Collision Overview
Founded in 1983 in Atlanta, Georgia, Classic Collision has emerged as a leader in the auto repair industry, steadily growing its presence across the country. The acquisition of Advanced Collision comes on the heels of Classic Collision entering new markets, including East Texas and Southern California in 2024, and continuing to seek additional opportunities for growth.
Future Growth Plans
Classic Collision’s aggressive expansion strategy indicates its aim to solidify its leadership position in the collision repair market. Following the acquisition of Advanced Collision, the company plans to continue its search for additional collision repair locations and automotive glass businesses to integrate into its operations.
As Classic Collision expands, it continues to prioritize customer satisfaction and quality service, aiming to set industry standards across the various states it operates in. While terms of the acquisition for Advanced Collision were not disclosed, the impact on Classic Collision’s growth trajectory and the communities served by Advanced Collision remains to be seen.
With these strategic moves, Classic Collision is poised to enhance its operational capabilities and service offerings, aiming to become the go-to provider for collision repair services in the regions it serves. As the company moves forward, it will be interesting to monitor its progress and how it integrates newly acquired locations into its family of services.
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