Gerber Collision & Glass

Name

Gerber Collision & Glass

Legal name

Gerber Collision & Glass

Website

https://gerbercollision.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1940

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Auto Collision Repair Services

NAICS

Automotive Body, Paint, Interior, and Glass Repair (81112), Automotive Glass Replacement Shops (811122)

SIC

Services-Automotive Repair, Services & Parking (7500)

akta.pro primary industry

Collision Repair, Bodywork & Paint (Light-Duty) (TLAKAAAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Glass Repair & Replacement (Windshield/Auto Glass) (TLAKAEAF), Mobile Glass Repair/Replacement & Temporary Weatherproofing (TLAKAFAL)

Keywords

• Auto collision repair
• Auto glass replacement
• Windshield replacement service
• Paintless dent repair
• Hail damage repair

Headquarters

HQ city

Elmhurst

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Collision Repair Services: One-time collision repair services including auto body repair, frame straightening, paintless dent repair, bumper repair, and hail damage repair. Revenue is transaction-based, driven by accident frequency and insurance claims.
2. Auto Glass Services: Windshield replacement and repair services with mobile/onsite service capability. Same-day/next-day service available with direct billing to insurance.
3. Insurance Claims Processing: In-house insurance claim processing with direct billing to insurance companies. Deductible financing available up to 6 months with no interest.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Gerber Collision & Glass provides vehicle collision repair and auto glass replacement/repair services through over 1,000 company-owned repair centers across 37 U.S. states. Services include auto body repair, frame straightening, windshield replacement and repair, paintless dent repair, hail damage repair, and insurance claim processing with direct billing to insurance carriers. The company also operates a mobile auto glass service and offers deductible financing for customers.

Product overview

Gerber Collision & Glass is a collision repair and auto glass services company operating as part of the Boyd Group. The company offers a unified portfolio centered on collision repair and auto glass services, with complementary modules including specialized repair services (hail damage, paintless dent repair, Tesla authorized repairs), financing and insurance claim processing tools, an online quoting/scheduling platform, and a business acquisition program. The core products are collision/auto body repair and auto glass services, supported by the Gerber Platinum Solutions program for insurance partners and various digital tools for customer self-service.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Gerber Platinum Solutions: Insurance partner program offering claims handling, regular reporting, CSI measurements, and national lifetime guarantee services.

Products and services

• Collision Repair / Auto Body Repair Full-service auto body repair including collision repair, frame straightening, bumper/fender repair, dent/scratch removal, and automotive painting to restore vehicles to pre-accident condition. Targeted at individual vehicle owners and insurance-referred customers across 37 U.S. states.
• Auto Glass / Windshield Replacement & Repair Same-day/next-day windshield replacement and repair including chip repair and full windshield installation, with mobile service and direct insurance billing. Backed by a lifetime guarantee for individual vehicle owners.
• Mobile Auto Glass Service On-site auto glass replacement and repair delivered to a customer-chosen location (home, workplace, or other). Same-day/next-day availability with no additional charge for the onsite visit.
• Paintless Dent Repair (PDR) Paintless dent removal service available at select locations, providing a faster, less invasive alternative to traditional body repair for minor dents and hail dings.
• Hail Damage Repair Specialized repair services addressing hail-related cosmetic and structural damage to restore vehicle appearance following storm events.
• Gerber Platinum Solutions (GPS) B2B service package for insurance carrier partners providing claims handling support, regular reporting, customer satisfaction (CSI) measurement, dedicated toll-free support line, centralized scheduling, and vehicle rental/tow coordination across the Gerber network.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1,301 combined locations following Joe Hudson's acquisition, expected to generate $35-45M in run-rate synergies by 2028
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• Mitchell InternationalcoreTechnology or Integration · 2 October 2025Gerber Collision & Glass signed an enterprise agreement to license Mitchell Cloud Estimating across its network of repair centers. Mitchell's cloud-based estimation platform provides standardized collision repair estimating capabilities for consistent, accurate repairs and streamlined workflow management.
• GEICOcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGEICO is a DRP (Direct Repair Program) partner and co-sponsor of the NABC Recycled Rides program with Gerber. GEICO refers policyholders to Gerber locations for collision repair services.
• NABC (National Auto Body Council)flagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerGerber Collision & Glass is a participant in the NABC Recycled Rides program, which repairs and donates recycled vehicles to families in need. Gerber has participated since 2010 and has become increasingly involved, working with insurance partners like GEICO on vehicle donations.
• Collision Repair Education FoundationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGerber Collision & Glass is a member of the Collision Repair Education Foundation's Industry Leadership Circle with a $10,000 donation supporting student scholarships, tool/equipment grants, and industry initiatives.
• PPG PaintsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership with PPG for the Stanwood Soap Box Derby where Gerber provides free car painting to derby entrants and PPG supplies donations.
• Joe Hudson's Collision CentersflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerIn November 2025, Boyd Group Services' Gerber Collision & Glass acquired Joe Hudson's Collision Centers for $1.3 billion. This blockbuster transaction combined the second- and fifth-largest collision repair operators, creating a North American network of 1,301 locations with expected synergies of $35-45 million by 2028.
• Major Insurance Companies (DRP Partners)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGerber Collision & Glass is an approved repair facility and DRP partner for many well-known insurance companies including GEICO, State Farm, Allstate, Progressive, Nationwide, USAA, Travelers, Liberty Mutual, Farmers, Erie Insurance, Mercury, Kemper, and others. These partnerships drive customer referrals through insurance claim processing.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Caliber Collision: Largest U.S. collision repair MSO with a comparable multi-thousand-location footprint, similar DRP-driven business model, OEM certifications, and national-lifetime-guarantee style warranty positioning; directly competes for the same insurance-referred collision work.
• Crash Champions: Major U.S. MSO that has aggressively consolidated independent collision shops; competes head-to-head with Gerber for insurance DRP volume, OEM certifications, and acquisition targets of independent operators.
• Service King Collision: National collision repair MSO with comparable service mix (body repair and glass) and DRP partnerships; previously owned by Carlyle and one of the closest scale comparables to Gerber.
• Maaco: Franchised auto body and paint network owned by Driven Brands; overlaps with Gerber in collision and paint repair with a franchise-driven model, providing a useful contrast on operating structure within the same customer segment.
• CARSTAR Auto Body Repair Experts: North American franchise network of independently-owned collision repair facilities; competes with Gerber for DRP referrals and shop-level acquisitions while operating on a franchise model versus Gerber's corporate-owned model.
• Abra Auto Body & Glass: Multi-shop collision and glass operator with a similar geographic footprint and DRP-driven revenue model; directly comparable on services offered and insurance-carrier relationships.
• Safelite AutoGlass: Largest U.S. auto glass specialist with mobile glass repair/replacement at scale; overlaps directly with Gerber's auto glass segment and competes for insurance glass claims, ADAS recalibration work, and mobile dispatch volumes.
• Fix Auto USA: National franchise collision repair network operating in a similar geographic and customer footprint to Gerber, with comparable DRP focus and OEM relationships.

Broad incumbents

• Driven Brands (parent of Maaco, CARSTAR, Take 5): Public franchisor owning Maaco, CARSTAR, Take 5 Car Wash, and other auto-services brands; provides broader-incumbent comparison for Gerber's collision and paint segment within a diversified auto-services platform.
• Boyd Group Services Inc. (parent): Canadian public parent company of Gerber Collision & Glass and other collision brands including Boyd Autobody & Glass; the publicly listed entity most directly comparable for valuation and capital structure benchmarking.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/gerbercollision

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A1 record

Investments

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