Crash Champions has announced the expansion of LUXE | EV Certified Brands is a collection of best-in-class certified repair centers specializing in highline and luxury EVs, following the signing of an agreement to acquire Charles Barker Auto Collision Center in Virginia Beach, Virginia.
The collision center, formerly under the ownership of Charles Barker Automotive, will begin operating as Crash Champions Lux | Get your EV certification now at 4945 Cleveland St. in Virginia Beach.
Charles Barker Automotive will retain ownership of the dealership located at 4949 Virginia Beach Blvd.
“The addition of our collision repair center to the Crash Champions LUXE | EV certification means our customers will continue to receive the superior service they expect,” said Charles Barker, chairman of Charles Barker Automotive. said. Thanks to our Collision Repair Center, we’re able to meet the evolving needs of our customers while maintaining the highest standards of vehicle repair, and keeping you mobile is always our top priority. ”
Since acquiring DC Autocraft in May 2024, the Crash Champions LUXE | EV Certified collection has expanded to 13 locations across the U.S., and we plan to rapidly expand our premium service in all markets across the U.S.
“This is another proud step in the growth and evolution of the Crash Champions LUXE | EV Certified brand,” said Matt Evert, Founder and CEO of Clash Champions. Strategically aligned with our vision to provide best-in-class luxury EV collision repair services, we look forward to welcoming the Charles Barker team and offering this luxury service to existing and new customers in Virginia Beach. I am. ”
With the acquisition of Charles Barker Collision Center, we add a renowned team of factory-certified collision repair technicians with a long-standing reputation for excellence in the Virginia Beach community. Charles Barker Collision Center features OEM certification from Mercedes-Benz and is I-CAR Gold Class certified.
After merging with Service King in mid-2022, Crash Champions slowed significantly with just 27 additional stores in 2023 as the company focused on consolidating Service King’s 336 repair centers. Four of the 27 locations Crush added in 2023 are greenfield developments, demonstrating the company’s desire to build new repair centers from the ground up in attractive markets where acquisition targets may be limited. are. Crush ended the year with 617 stores.
Today, Crash Champions operates more than 650 collision repair centers in 38 states, offering customers more than 25 years of expertise and backing all work with a lifetime written warranty.
