Service King Expands in Philadelphia, Acquires Grand Sport Auto Body

RICHARDSON, Texas, Jan. 5, 2015 /PRNewswire/ --Service King Collision Repair Centers, a multi-state operator of high-quality collision repair facilities, announced today it has acquired Grand Sport Auto Body, a multi-location collision repair operator in Philadelphia.

The acquisition significantly increases Service King's footprint in the region as Grand Sport Auto Body operates eight highly-efficient facilities. Service King, one of the fastest growing collision repair companies nationwide, now offers its premier services and written lifetime warranty to 12 locations in the Philadelphia market. 

"We are extremely proud to welcome Grand Sport's teammates into the Service King family," said Jerod Guerin, Service King Regional Vice President of Northeast Operations. "Founder and current owner, Fred Gunther has built a great business centered around his very talented team and we plan to use this foundation as a platform for our continued expansion throughout the Northeast."

Gunther founded Grand Sport Auto Body in 1982 before guiding its growth across Chester and Montgomery counties in Philadelphia. Today, Grand Sport Auto Body serves customers in West Chester, Malvern, Chester Springs, Downingtown, Parkesburg, Collegeville and Exton.

"In our 32 years of business we have strived to take care of and develop three core relationships; one with our customers, one with our industry partners, and most importantly, our teammates," said Gunther. "As our teammates are the lifeblood of any successful business, it was paramount that this value was consistent. I feel confident in Service King's core values, their ethical presence in the industry and their commitment to their teammates and customers, which made this a perfect fit."

As a national leader in superior collision repair service, Service King now operates more than 220 locations across 21 states each offering a lifetime warranty.

Service King's acquisition of Grand Sport Auto Body officially closed on Jan. 2. For more information and to view a full list of Service King locations and services, visit www.ServiceKing.com.

About Service King Collision Repair Centers
Service King is one of the largest multi-location operators of collision repair facilities, dedicated to offering customers an overall superior service experience. Founded in 1976 in Dallas, Texas; Service King is a leader in the collision repair industry, currently serving customers at more than 220 locations across 21 states. For more information about Service King, visit www.ServiceKing.com. Follow Service King's news on Facebook, Twitter and the company's official blog, The Service Advisor.

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