Auto Collision Group

What Auto Collision Group does

Auto Collision Group (ACG) is a California-based, founder-owned collision repair company founded in 2017 by Jorge Rico, operating 13 OEM-certified facilities across Central and Southern California (Whittier HQ plus sites in Bakersfield, Covina, El Cajon, Fresno, Gardena, Los Angeles, Ontario, Rancho Cucamonga, Santa Ana, and Victorville). The company delivers auto body repair, specialized aluminum repair, paint refinishing, ADAS sensor recalibration, and complimentary 24/7 towing, holding certifications from 30+ manufacturers including Tesla, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, Lucid, Maserati, Honda/Acura, Stellantis brands, and mass-market OEMs. It positions itself as the largest single-owned Tesla, Toyota, Cadillac, Buick, GMC, Hummer, and Alfa Romeo body shop in Central and Southern California.

The technical stack is built around OEM-certified procedures: Glasurit by BASF premium paint systems paired with computerized spectrophotometer color matching, laser-guided frame alignment, dedicated aluminum-safe welding environments for non-ferrous vehicle structures, and ADAS calibration equipment for cameras, radar, and lane-assist sensors. Technicians hold I-CAR Gold Class credentials requiring continuous retraining. Every repair uses genuine OEM parts rather than aftermarket alternatives, and all work carries a lifetime workmanship warranty.

ACG operates a transaction-fee revenue model, billing per repair job with direct coordination to insurance carriers on behalf of customers. Go-to-market relies on OEM certification trust signals, local SEO, customer referrals, insurance company routing, and the complimentary towing funnel rather than paid digital marketing. Target segments are luxury vehicle owners (Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Porsche, Maserati, Jaguar, Land Rover, Lexus), EV owners (Tesla, Lucid, Hummer EV), and general consumer vehicle owners across California, served entirely through company-owned physical retail locations.

Name

Auto Collision Group

Legal name

Auto Collision Group Inc

Website

https://autoacg.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Auto Collision Group is a California-based, founder-owned collision repair operator running 13 OEM-certified facilities across Central and Southern California. It delivers auto body repair, aluminum repair, paint refinishing, and ADAS calibration using OEM parts, serving luxury, EV, and general vehicle owners with direct insurance billing and complimentary 24/7 towing.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Collision Repair Services

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Auto Body Collision Repair (Cars & Light Trucks) (TLAKAEAA), Bumper, Panel & Plastic Repair (Composite/Trim) (TLAKAEAG)

Keywords

• Collision repair services
• OEM certified auto body
• Aluminum vehicle repair
• Automotive paint refinishing
• ADAS sensor calibration

Headquarters

HQ city

Los Angeles

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices13 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Collision Repair Services: Core revenue stream from collision repair services including auto body repair, aluminum repair, paint refinishing, and structural restoration. Revenue is generated on a per-job basis through one-time transaction fees for repair services. Services are paid by customers directly or through insurance claims with direct billing to insurance providers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Auto Collision Group provides OEM-certified collision repair, auto body restoration, aluminum welding, and paint refinishing services across 13 California facilities. The company exclusively uses genuine OEM parts with manufacturer-certified technicians across 30+ vehicle brands including Tesla, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, and Lucid. Additional services include ADAS sensor recalibration, laser-guided frame alignment, and complimentary 24/7 towing, all backed by a lifetime workmanship warranty.

Product overview

Auto Collision Group (ACG) is a certified auto body and collision repair provider operating 13 state-of-the-art facilities across California. The company's core offering consists of three main services—Auto Body Repair, Aluminum Repair, and Refinish—all delivered using OEM parts and manufacturer-certified technicians. Auto Body Repair provides structural frame alignment, panel replacement, and structural restoration to factory specifications with a lifetime workmanship warranty. Aluminum Repair specializes in luxury vehicle aluminum construction using Tesla-certified facilities and advanced riveting/welding techniques. Refinish offers factory-grade paint refinishing using Glasurit by BASF with computerized color matching. Additional services include ADAS sensor calibration and complimentary 24/7 towing. ACG serves all major vehicle makes through extensive OEM manufacturer certifications spanning over 30 brands including Tesla, BMW, Porsche, Mercedes-Benz, and Maserati.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Auto Body Repair OEM-certified collision repair including frame straightening, panel replacement, and structural restoration. Every repair meets factory specifications for safety and performance, backed by a lifetime workmanship warranty for vehicle owners needing post-collision structural and body work.
• Aluminum Repair Specialized aluminum collision repair at Tesla-certified facilities using advanced riveting and welding techniques for luxury vehicle restoration. Technicians are certified for Tesla and luxury brand aluminum construction, with a dedicated aluminum-safe repair environment to prevent cross-contamination.
• Refinish Factory-grade paint refinishing using Glasurit by BASF premium automotive paint with computerized color matching and spectrophotometer technology for seamless, factory-quality finish on any make or model, including metallics, pearls, and tri-coat systems.
• ADAS Calibration Precision recalibration of cameras, radar, and lane-assist sensors to meet factory safety specifications after body repairs, refinishing, or windshield replacement.
• 24/7 Complimentary Towing Service Complimentary 24/7 emergency towing service dispatching professional tow operators to transport vehicles to any of the 13 California certified collision centers, available 365 days a year for repair customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Vehicles restored to original factory specifications with OEM parts and manufacturer-approved procedures

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• TeslacoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerAuto Collision Group is a Tesla Approved Collision Center - the largest single-owned Tesla auto body shop in Central and Southern California. ACG uses Tesla-approved tools, equipment, and genuine Tesla parts for repairs. Tesla certification requires meeting strict manufacturer repair standards, equipment specifications, and ongoing training requirements.
• BMWcoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerACG is a BMW Certified Collision Repair Center with technicians trained in BMW repair procedures. Holds manufacturer-approved tools and equipment for BMW vehicle repairs. Certified for structural repairs, ADAS calibrations, and aluminum body work on BMW vehicles.
• Mercedes-BenzcoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerMercedes-Benz certified collision repair center using genuine Mercedes parts and manufacturer-approved repair procedures. Technicians undergo Mercedes-specific training for structural repairs and advanced systems calibration.
• PorschecoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerPorsche Approved Collision Center using Porsche-approved repair methods and authentic Porsche parts. Factory-trained technicians handle everything from aluminum body repairs to ADAS calibration on Porsche vehicles.
• MaseraticoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerMaserati Certified Collision Repair Center restoring vehicles using manufacturer-approved techniques and official Maserati replacement parts. Specializes in complex aluminum repairs and precision recalibrations.
• Lucid MotorscoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerLucid Certified Collision Center with technicians trained in high-voltage safety procedures, battery system handling, and Lucid's proprietary repair methodologies. Uses Lucid-approved equipment and genuine OEM parts.
• Honda/AcuracoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerACG is a ProFirst Certified Collision Repair Facility for Honda and Acura vehicles. Certified technicians use Honda-approved tools and repair procedures for all Honda and Acura models.
• Jaguar Land RovercoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerCertified collision repair center for Jaguar and Land Rover vehicles. Technicians trained in aluminum body repairs, unibody frame straightening, and ADAS recalibrations specific to Jaguar Land Rover platforms.
• Glasurit by BASFsupportingTechnology or IntegrationPartnership with Glasurit premium automotive paint brand by BASF for factory-grade paint refinishing. Glasurit provides the world's largest color database for precise OEM color matching including metallics, pearls, and tri-coat systems.
• General Motors (Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, GMC)coreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerCertified repair center for multiple GM brands including Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, and GMC. ACG is noted as the largest single-owned Buick and Cadillac auto body shop in the region.
• Stellantis (Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram, Fiat, Alfa Romeo)coreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerCertified collision repair center for Stellantis brands including Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram, Fiat, and Alfa Romeo. Factory-trained technicians use manufacturer-approved repair procedures and genuine OEM parts.
• Toyota/LexuscoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerACG is noted as the largest single-owned Toyota auto body shop in Central and Southern California. Certified for Toyota and Lexus vehicle repairs using genuine OEM parts.
• Ford/LincolncoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerFord Certified Collision Center using Ford-approved repair techniques and authentic Ford parts. Capabilities include structural repairs, suspension servicing, and advanced electronics calibration for Ford and Lincoln vehicles.
• Nissan/InfiniticoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerCertified repair center for Nissan and Infiniti vehicles. Technicians trained in Nissan's repair protocols using manufacturer-approved equipment and genuine OEM parts.
• Hyundai/KiacoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerCertified collision repair centers for Hyundai and Kia vehicles. Factory-trained technicians use approved repair methods and OEM parts for Hyundai and Kia models.
• Volkswagen/AudicoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerVolkswagen Certified Collision Center with capabilities for VW and Audi vehicles. Uses Volkswagen-approved tools and manufacturer-recommended repair procedures for German engineering precision.
• VolvocoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerVolvo Certified Collision Center using Volvo-approved techniques and genuine Volvo parts. Specializes in frame alignment and bodywork restoration for Volvo's safety-focused vehicles.
• HummersupportingOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerACG is noted as the largest single-owned Hummer auto body shop in Central and Southern California. Certified for Hummer EV and traditional Hummer model repairs.
• MINIsupportingOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerMINI Certified Collision Center for MINI Clubman, Paceman, John Cooper Works, and all MINI Cooper models. Technicians trained in MINI's compact design repair requirements.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Caliber Collision: Largest U.S. multi-shop collision repair operator (1,800+ locations) and PE-backed (Hellman & Friedman). Highly comparable to ACG as a certified collision repair MSO pursuing OEM partnerships and insurance DRP scale, but operates at vastly greater scale and breadth.
• CARSTAR: North American franchise network of collision repair facilities. Comparable to ACG in service offering and insurance relationships but operates via franchise vs. company-owned, with less OEM-certification focus.
• Maaco: Largest franchised auto body paint and refinishing brand in North America with 500+ franchises. Comparable to ACG in collision repair services but operates via franchise model vs. ACG's company-owned model and focuses on broader paint/refinish rather than OEM-certified luxury/EV.
• Fix Auto: International franchise network of collision repair shops (Fix Network World). Comparable to ACG in offering certified collision repair services via franchise model across multiple geographies.

Direct peers

• Crash Champions: PE-backed (Leonard Green) collision repair MSO with 600+ locations across 35+ states. Closest direct comp to ACG — multi-location OEM-certified collision repair focused on insurance-direct and premium customers, with documented growth through acquisition rollup.
• Gerber Collision & Glass: U.S./Canadian collision repair MSO with hundreds of locations. Comparable to ACG as an OEM-certified, insurance-direct multi-shop operator in the light-duty collision repair market.
• ServiceKing Collision: Multi-state collision repair MSO formerly backed by Centerbridge. Operates certified shops across multiple U.S. regions; competes directly with ACG for insurance DRP placement and OEM certifications on a regional basis.
• Boyd Group Services (Boyd Autobody & Glass): Public Canadian-listed (TSX: BYD) collision repair MSO operating hundreds of locations across the U.S. and Canada. Most directly comparable business model and scale profile to ACG in the certified/insurance-direct collision repair space.

Regional players

• Tesla Collision (Direct Tesla Service Centers): Tesla's own in-house collision repair centers. Direct competitive threat to ACG's Tesla Approved Collision Center positioning — if Tesla expands direct collision capacity in California, ACG's largest-segment traffic could be reduced.

Others

• Christian Brothers Automotive: Franchised automotive repair franchise focused on mechanical/repair services rather than collision bodywork. Adjacent rather than directly competitive, but illustrative of franchise model scale dynamics relevant to ACG's geographic expansion options.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/AutoCollisionGr
• Facebookfacebook.com/AutoCollisionGroup
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/auto-coliision-group

Compliance32 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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