Collision Solutions

What Collision Solutions does

Collision Solutions is a privately held, family-owned auto body repair operator running three I-CAR Gold Class certified shops in Hainesville, IL; Zion, IL; and West Hartford, CT, founded by Hal Davis in 2000. The company delivers collision repair, body work and dent removal, refinishing with digital color matching, insurance claim handling, auto restoration, and detailing, supplemented by free concierge pickup/delivery and Enterprise Rent-A-Car coordination. Its technician base holds manufacturer certifications across Toyota, GM, FCA, Nissan, Subaru, Infiniti, Hyundai, and Honda/Acura, and the business differentiates on OEM-part preference and a lifetime warranty on repairs and finish.

The technology stack is conventional for the industry: standard collision repair equipment, I-CAR certified procedures, and digital color matching for refinishing, layered with the CarWise platform for online photo estimates, appointment scheduling, and repair status checks. Smartphone-enabled intake and 24/7 estimate submission are the primary digital customer-experience touchpoints. There is no proprietary software, AI tooling, or data flywheel disclosed.

Revenue is generated on a per-repair transaction basis, with pricing quoted case-by-case depending on vehicle type, damage extent, and parts used. Direct Repair Program agreements with multiple insurance carriers serve as a channel layer rather than a customer concentration anchor. The customer base is predominantly individual vehicle owners across Lake County, IL and Greater Hartford, CT, with secondary relationships to NAVSTA Great Lakes personnel and North Chicago School District 187 via community programs. Distribution is entirely direct through the three physical locations and concierge service, with no franchise or wholesale model.

Name

Collision Solutions

Legal name

Collision Solution Auto Body Repair

Website

https://collisionsolution.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Collision Solutions is a family-owned, I-CAR Gold Class certified auto body repair operator running three shops in Illinois and Connecticut, serving individual vehicle owners with collision repair, refinishing, dent removal, and insurance claim handling, backed by multiple OEM manufacturer certifications and a lifetime repair warranty.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Auto Body Repair Services

NAICS

Automotive Body, Paint, and Interior Repair and Maintenance (811121), Automotive Body, Paint, Interior, and Glass Repair (81112)

SIC

Services-Automotive Repair, Services & Parking (7500)

akta.pro primary industry

Auto Body Collision Repair (Cars & Light Trucks) (TLAKAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Frame & Structural Straightening (Unibody/Chassis) (TLAKAEAE), Bumper, Panel & Plastic Repair (Composite/Trim) (TLAKAEAG), Electrical, Diagnostics & ADAS Calibration (TLAKAAAF)

Keywords

• Auto body repair
• Collision repair services
• Dent removal
• Auto refinishing
• Insurance claim repairs

Headquarters

HQ city

Quincy

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Collision Repair Services: One-time repair services for vehicle collision damage, including body work, dent removal, refinishing, and structural repairs. Revenue is generated through direct customer payment, often coordinated with insurance claims.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Collision Solutions operates three full-service collision repair facilities providing auto body repair, dent removal, refinishing, and insurance claim repairs for individual vehicle owners. The company uses I-CAR Gold Class certified technicians, manufacturer-certified procedures, and digital color matching equipment to restore vehicles to pre-accident condition. It supplements repairs with concierge pickup/delivery services, towing coordination, rental car coordination through Enterprise Rent-A-Car, and auto restoration and detailing offerings.

Product overview

Collision Solution is a family-owned auto body repair company operating as a single unified service offering across three physical locations. The core product is collision repair, which is supported by complementary services including body work and dent removal, refinishing, insurance repairs, auto restoration, car and truck detailing, and towing. Concierge services provide added convenience through vehicle pickup, delivery, and rental car coordination. The company serves the Lake County, Illinois area (Hainesville, Zion) and Greater Hartford, Connecticut through its multiple shop locations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Collision Repair Full-service collision repair using I-CAR certified technicians and state-of-the-art equipment to restore vehicles to pre-accident condition in accordance with manufacturer guidelines. Targeted at individual vehicle owners needing repair after accidents.
• Body Work and Dent Removal Body work and dent removal services including paintless dent repair techniques to restore vehicles to original appearance while maintaining value. For vehicle owners with dent and body damage.
• Auto Refinishing Auto paint refinishing services using digital color matching and lifetime-guaranteed finishes, including paint scratch repair, rock chip repair, and protective coatings. Targeted at vehicle owners needing paint and finish restoration.
• Insurance Repairs Insurance claim handling with partnerships across multiple insurance companies, featuring deductible rebate and payment programs. For vehicle owners filing insurance claims after collisions.
• Auto Restoration Classic and specialty vehicle restoration services to return older vehicles to original or improved condition. For vehicle owners restoring classic or specialty cars.
• Car and Truck Detailing Professional vehicle cleaning and detailing services to prepare cars for delivery and maintain appearance following repairs. For vehicle owners seeking detailing alongside or apart from repairs.

Quantifiable outcome

• Lifetime warranty on all collision repairs and finish

Named customers2 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

Integration1 record

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Round Lake Area Bicycle ClubminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 July 2021Collaborated on the Round Lake Build-A-Bike workshop held July 28, 2021. Club experts provided guidance on bike evaluation and refurbishment alongside youth participants.
• B&G CycleryminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 July 2021Partnered on the Round Lake Build-A-Bike workshop. Provided expert guidance on bike refurbishment alongside youth participants.
• Nicasa Behavior Health ServicesminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 July 2021Community partner in the Round Lake Build-A-Bike workshop event supporting youth in the Round Lake Area.
• Round Lake Area B.E.S.T.minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 July 2021Community partner in sponsoring the Build-A-Bike workshop, providing support for Round Lake Area youth.
• Round Lake Beach Police FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 July 2021Community partner in the Build-A-Bike workshop, supporting youth in the Round Lake Area.
• Mission BBQminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 July 2021Provided lunch for youth participants at the Round Lake Build-A-Bike workshop event.
• Enterprise Rent-A-CarminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership to provide rental cars for customers during vehicle repair. Customers can quickly obtain rental vehicles with minimal hassle through coordinated process.
• College of Lake County Automotive Collision Repair ProgramminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSponsors scholarships for students in the I-CAR Gold certified automotive collision repair program, supporting career development in the auto body industry.
• Round Lake Area Exchange ClubminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-term partner (over a decade) sponsoring the Hometown Hero program that recognizes local servicemen, servicewomen, and military veterans. Company provides 'Hanging with Heroes' care packages.
• Abbott Laboratories and AbbVieminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partners participating in AbbVie Perks program. Collaborated on school repair projects and community initiatives in North Chicago area.
• Various Lake County Police DepartmentsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPolice departments provided recovered bicycles for the Round Lake Build-A-Bike workshop, which were refurbished and given to Round Lake Area youth.
• Insurance Companies (Direct Repair Programs)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHas agreements with several insurance companies for Direct Repair Programs (DRP). The company refuses to participate in programs requiring compromise on repair quality or use of non-OEM parts. Emphasizes customer-first approach despite agreements.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Crash Champions: Rapidly growing private-equity-backed collision repair consolidator that has expanded heavily through acquisitions of independent body shops. Highly comparable growth model and target customer (insurance-driven collision repair).
• CARSTAR Auto Body Repair: North American franchised collision repair network with hundreds of independently owned shops. Most directly comparable peer on business model (franchise/independent multi-shop collision repair) and service menu.
• Gerber Collision & Glass: Subsidiary of Boyd Group, one of North America's largest collision repair and glass replacement operators with hundreds of locations. Closely comparable multi-shop family of collision centers serving insured and individual vehicle owners.
• Caliber Collision: Largest US collision repair chain with thousands of locations nationwide operating a multi-shop, multi-brand model closely mirroring Collision Solutions' core service offering but at massive scale. Direct business model and customer base overlap.
• Maaco: Long-standing franchised auto body and paint chain with hundreds of US locations. Operates through independent franchisees of similar size profile to Collision Solutions, comparable service menu (paint, body, refinishing), and similar local-market positioning.
• ABRA Auto Body & Glass: Multi-shop US collision repair and glass chain (historical brand now part of Crash Champions). Comparable multi-shop independent-style operating model serving similar consumer and insurance customers.
• Service King Collision: National collision repair chain known for I-CAR Gold Class training and DRP relationships. Operates many physical shops and serves the same insurance-driven individual consumer base as Collision Solutions.

Direct peers

• Fix Auto USA: Franchised network of independently owned collision repair shops across the US. Closest direct peer on a shop-count and independence basis, with comparable DRP relationships, OEM certifications, and consumer customer base.

Emerging players

• Classic Collision: Growing regional US collision repair chain expanding through acquisitions of established independent shops. Comparable independent-to-multi-shop trajectory and target customer overlap.

Others

• Allstate (DRP Programs): Major US auto insurer operating the largest Direct Repair Program. Not a direct competitor but a key channel partner relationship type for Collision Solutions' DRP-driven revenue stream and a structural force shaping collision repair economics.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/CollisionSolutionWestHartford
• Xx.com/collsol
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/collision-solution-auto-body-repair

Compliance9 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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