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Making history by teaching safety…King Collision Centers’ involvement in Plymouth Safe Driving Campaign is one of a kind.

PLYMOUTH, MA…

As a catalyst in the current Plymouth Safe Driving campaign, it’s been King Collision Centers’ intent to teach safe driving habits to young drivers in Plymouth. Inadvertently, the Plymouth-based collision center has made history as perhaps the only collision center to initiate a safe driving campaign.

“Obviously, you never want anybody to get hurt. On the other hand, we do earn our living repairing automobiles. So it’s more than a bit unusual for a collision center to be a central figure in a safe driving campaign,” said Bruce King, owner of King Collision Centers. “Frankly, in all my years in this business, I don’t think I’ve ever heard of another collision center doing something quite like this.

The Plymouth Safe Driving program is a multi-pronged approach to promoting safe driving habits for Plymouth North and Plymouth South high schools. Working with Plymouth Public Schools, the Plymouth Police Department and Commerce Insurance, King developed a Web site, www.plymouthsafedriving.org, offering safe driving and a safe driving contract for young drivers and their parents. The contract acts as the young driver’s pledge to drive responsibly.

Plymouth high school students who turn in a signed contract to their principal at either Plymouth North or South high school will be entered into a drawing for In Control’s Crash Prevention Training course (a $350 value).  In addition to the winner, everyone who signs a contract and submits it to their respective principal is eligible to take the In Control Crash Prevention course at a 10 percent discount.

“The In Control training has a phenomenal record, reducing crashes involving new drivers by 70 percent,” said David Antocci, vice president of claims at Commerce Insurance. “If that’s not incentive enough, most insurance companies offer a discount on your auto policy for drivers young and old who complete the In Control training.”

As a reminder for young drivers to drive safely, the Plymouth Safe Driving campaign has and will continue to place two smashed cars at high traffic locations in town. Most recently, the two cars were at the Plymouth North-Plymouth South Thanksgiving Day football game. In addition, volunteers manned a booth and handed out safe driving tips and the student-parent driver contracts.

Over the winter months, students in Plymouth South High School’s Technical Studies program will repair one of the smashed vehicles and then sell it.

As for King, he’s comfortable making history with the Plymouth Safe Driving campaign, even if it’s potentially at the expense of getting business.

“The reality is that collision centers are never going to completely run out of business. With so many automobiles on the road, it’s just the law of averages,” said King. “With this campaign, if we can help just one kid become a better driver and avoid a serious accident, it’s well, well worth it.”

For updates on latest events and activities related to this program and additional safety information, please periodically visit www.plymouthsafedriving.org.

Anyone Can Remove Dents – King Collision Centers Removes Doubts

Founded in 1984 by Bruce King, King Collision Centers provides superior collision repair and extraordinary customer care to thousands of clients south of Boston. King Collision is dedicated to earning customers for life and their team of professionals help clients through the collision repair process every step of the way – from coordinating a rental vehicle; providing accurate damage appraisal; assisting with the insurance claim process and ensuring that the vehicle is returned to its pre-accident operation, safety and value.

King Collision Centers was voted “Best Collision Repair” by Market Surveys of America and they have been selected to participate in the Repair Shop Referral Programs of 20 different insurance companies.  That includes being part of Commerce Insurance’s CARES (Commerce Auto Express Repair Service) Shops, an elite program that includes approximately 120 collision shops across Massachusetts.

The company continues to build strategic alliances with auto dealerships, enabling dealerships to offer collision repair services on-site – similar to their alignment with Mastria Auto Group in Raynham.

King Collision Centers are located in Pembroke, Plymouth and most recently, Raynham, MA. For more information, visit KingCollision.com or contact 508-747-2005

 

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King Collision Center’s Third Location Now Open

King Collision Center recently celebrated the grand opening of their third location, which is situated on the Mastria Auto Group campus at 81 Brookside Circle (Route 44) in Raynham, with a ribbon cutting ceremony and Open House.

The event was well received and over 100 people attended including those in the insurance industry and vendors.

King Collision’s Raynham staff includes: Kevin Ouellette of Attleboro who manages the location, Louis Resendes of Fall River, Pedro Flores of Carver, Angelo Alves of Brockton, Brian Couto of Fall River, Matt Albergaria of Taunton, Brendan Donahue of Plymouth, Mike Mann of Lakeville, Karen Cloran of Plymouth, Jerry Blakeman of Whitman, Shannon Morrissey of Bridgewater, John Davis of Taunton and John Ladd of Middleborough.

For more than 20 years, King Collision Center has catered to thousands of customers on the South Shore and the Cape at their two locations in Pembroke and Plymouth. Their newest location is the result of a strategic alliance between King Collision Centers and Mastria Auto Group. The strategic alliance enables King Collision to expand their customer base to the Bristol county area and beyond and Mastria will be able to offer the collision repair services of King Collision Centers in addition to the sale of new and pre-owned vehicles.

Hours of operation for the Raynham location are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. To reach King Collision Centers in Raynham, call 508-824-4091.

Anyone Can Remove Dents – King Collision Centers Removes Doubts

Founded in 1984 by Bruce King, King Collision Centers provides superior collision repair and extraordinary customer care to thousands of clients south of Boston. King Collision is dedicated to earning customers for life and their team of professionals help clients through the collision repair process every step of the way – from coordinating a rental vehicle; providing accurate damage appraisal; assisting with the insurance claim process and ensuring that the vehicle is returned to its pre-accident operation, safety and value.

King Collision Centers was voted “Best Collision Repair” by Market Surveys of America and they have been selected to participate in the Repair Shop Referral Programs of 20 different insurance companies. The company continues to build strategic alliances with auto dealerships, enabling dealerships to offer collision repair services on-site – similar to their alignment with Mastria Auto Group in Raynham.

King Collision Centers are located in Pembroke, Plymouth and most recently, Raynham, MA.

For more information, visit KingCollision.com or contact 508-747-2005.

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King Collision Center to Hold Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and Open House at New Raynham Location

King Collision Center (http://www.kingcollision.com) will hold an Open House for vendors and the insurance industry at their newest collision repair center in Raynham on Thursday, October 29th from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. A Ribbon Cutting ceremony will be held during the Open House at 3:00 p.m.

King Collision Center operates two other locations in Pembroke and Plymouth. Their third and newest location is situated on the Mastria Auto Group campus at 81 Brookside Circle off Route 44 in Raynham.

Light refreshments will be served. Attendees will be able to take tours of the new collision repair center and learn more about King Collision’s lean manufacturing.

King Collision Centers struck a strategic alliance with Mastria Auto Group. Now, in addition to the sale of new and pre-owned vehicles, Mastria offers the collision repair services of King Collision Centers. King Collision, which was selected to participate in Repair Shop Referral Programs of 20 different insurance companies and already serves thousands of customers south of Boston, will be able to expand their customer base to the Bristol county area and beyond.

To reach King Collision Centers in Raynham, call 508-824-4091.

Anyone Can Remove Dents – King Collision Centers Removes Doubts

Founded in 1984 by Bruce King, King Collision Centers provides superior collision repair and extraordinary customer care to thousands of clients south of Boston. King Collision is dedicated to earning customers for life and their team of professionals help clients through the collision repair process every step of the way – from coordinating a rental vehicle; providing accurate damage appraisal; assisting with the insurance claim process and ensuring that the vehicle is returned to its pre-accident operation, safety and value.

King Collision Centers was voted “Best Collision Repair” by Market Surveys of America and they have been selected to participate in the Repair Shop Referral Programs of 20 different insurance companies.

King Collision Centers are located in Pembroke, Plymouth and most recently, Raynham, MA.

For more information, visit KingCollision.com or contact 508-747-2005.

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King Collision Centers Receives 2009 Best of Plymouth Award

King Collision Centers (http://www.kingcollision.com) which caters to thousands of collision repair customers at their Plymouth, Pembroke and Raynham locations, has been selected for the

“2009 Best of Plymouth Award” in the Automotive Body Shop category by the U.S. Commerce Association (USCA).

The USCA “Best of Local Business” Award Program recognizes outstanding local businesses throughout the country. Each year, the USCA identifies companies that they believe have achieved exceptional marketing success in their local community and business category. King Collision Centers was selected because they enhance the positive image of small business through service to their customers and community.

Various sources of information were gathered and analyzed to choose the winners in each category. The 2009 USCA Award Program focused on quality, not quantity and winners were determined based on the information gathered both internally by the USCA and data provided by third parties.

Bruce King, owner of King Collision Centers who strives to lead the way in the collision repair industry through superior collision repair and customer service coupled with green initiatives and community outreach said, “It’s an honor to receive this recognition from the USCA. The organization is an advocate of small business and we’re delighted to have been recognized for our exceptional service to customers and the community.”

About U.S. Commerce Association (USCA)

U.S. Commerce Association (USCA) is a Washington D.C. based organization funded by local businesses operating in towns, large and small, across America. The purpose of USCA is to promote local business through public relations, marketing and advertising. The USCA was established to recognize the best of local businesses in their community and the organization works exclusively with local business owners, trade groups, professional associations, chambers of commerce and other business advertising and marketing groups. Their mission is to be an advocate for small and medium size businesses and business entrepreneurs across America. For more information, visit the website at www.us-ca.org.

Anyone Can Remove Dents – King Collision Centers Removes Doubts

Founded in 1984 by Bruce King, King Collision Centers provides superior collision repair and outstanding customer care to thousands of clients south of Boston. King Collision is dedicated to earning customers for life and their team of professionals help clients through the collision repair process every step of the way – from coordinating a rental vehicle; providing accurate damage appraisal; assisting with the insurance claim process and ensuring that the vehicle is returned to its pre-accident operation, safety and value.

King Collision Centers was voted “Best Collision Repair” by Market Surveys of America and they have been selected to participate in the Repair Shop Referral Programs of 20 different insurance companies.

King Collision Centers has locations in Pembroke and Plymouth and they have just opened a third location at Mastria Auto Group along the AutoMile in Raynham, Mass. For more information, visit KingCollision.com or contact 508-747-2005.

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King Collision Centers Go Green

King Collision Centers (http://www.kingcollision.com) which caters to thousands of collision repair customers at their Plymouth, Pembroke and Raynham locations, is proud to announce they are “going green”. King Collision has made significant environmentally-conscious modifications at each of their locations.

Bruce King, owner of King Collision Centers , is striving to lead the way in the collision repair industry by incorporating a comprehensive recycling program at all three locations.  The company not only participates in the traditional recycling of paper, cardboard, plastic, fluorescent bulbs and printer ink cartridges; they also recycle sheet and scrap metal, tires, used parts, filters, radiators, bumpers, headlights, aluminum and total loss cars. Waste oil, antifreeze, paints, thinners and batteries are recycled by a licensed waster hauler. Essentially, King Collision produces no hazardous waste and anything that can be recycled, will be.

King Collision uses state-of-the-art spray guns, paint gun washers and a paint mixing system which reduces overall product waste and are better for the environment.

The company is always on the lookout for additional ways to preserve the environment and is considering switching to water bond paint for collision damaged vehicles in the future.

“We’d really like to bring this full circle. So, in addition to recycling and switching to products that are environmentally friendly; we’re also looking at more ways to improve energy efficiency,” explained King.

King Collision Now Located at Mastria Campus

King Collision Centers has recently opened their third location on the Mastria Auto Group campus located on Route 44 in Raynham, Mass. King Collision and Mastria created a strategic alliance to provide the public with a “one-stop-shop” dealership that offers vehicle sales, service and now collision repair.

Anyone Can Remove Dents – King Collision Centers Removes Doubts

Founded in 1984 by Bruce King, King Collision Centers provides superior collision repair and outstanding customer care to thousands of clients south of Boston. King Collision is dedicated to earning customers for life and their team of professionals help clients through the collision repair process every step of the way – from coordinating a rental vehicle; providing accurate damage appraisal; assisting with the insurance claim process and ensuring that the vehicle is returned to its pre-accident operation, safety and value.

King Collision Centers was voted “Best Collision Repair” by Market Surveys of America and they have been selected to participate in the Repair Shop Referral Programs of 20 different insurance companies.

King Collision Centers are located in Pembroke, Plymouth and most recently, Raynham, MA.

For more information, visit KingCollision.com or contact 508-747-2005.

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King Collision Center looking to incorporate a high school Apprentice Program

Students in the Cooperative Education Program at Plymouth South High School learned about the vast career options in the collision repair industry during a recent tour of King Collision Center in Plymouth (http://www.kingcollision.com).

Seven Plymouth South students enrolled in the auto body repair program at the high school were able to get a first-hand look at King’s operations; tour the repair shop and ask plenty of questions. They learned about the numerous career opportunities at King Collision Centers, which range from managerial and customer care positions to those in collision repair, paint/refinish and detailing to Licensed Damage Appraiser positions.

“We’re in the process of developing an Apprentice Program at King Collision Centers to mentor teens who are in collision repair and graphic arts programs in high school. Those involved in our Apprentice Program would have the opportunity to work for King on a part-time basis,” explained Bruce King, president of the family owned business.

The company is looking to incorporate an Apprentice Program at their shops in Plymouth and Pembroke and is set to begin talks with the cooperative education program liaisons at the high schools in those towns.

“We’d like to have a program in place by 2010,” noted King.

Anyone Can Remove Dents – King Collision Centers Removes Doubts

Founded in 1984 by Bruce King, King Collision Centers provides superior collision repair and extraordinary customer care to thousands of clients south of Boston. King Collision is dedicated to earning customers for life and their team of professionals help clients through the collision repair process every step of the way – from coordinating a rental vehicle; providing accurate damage appraisal; assisting with the insurance claim process and ensuring that the vehicle is returned to its pre-accident operation, safety and value.

King Collision Centers was voted “Best Collision Repair” in 2003 and 2004 by Market Surveys of America and they have been selected to participate in the Repair Shop Referral Programs of 20 different insurance companies.

King Collision Centers are located in Pembroke, Plymouth and most recently, Raynham, MA.

For more information, visit KingCollision.com or contact 508-747-2005.

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