SAN CARLOS, CA — Chilton Auto Body today announced it has acquired Marina Auto Body, a highly respected collision repair organization in Southern California. With this acquisition, Chilton expands its California footprint to 25 locations, and further strengthens its market presence in California.
Marina Auto Body operates three locations: Marina del Rey, LAX/Inglewood, and Huntington Beach. Led by collision repair industry icon Tom Williamson, Marina has built meaningful brand equity by prioritizing quality-first repairs with an exceptional customer experience.
“Marina Auto Body has always been a very well-respected name throughout the industry because they’ve consistently focused on repairing vehicles the right way, coupled that quality commitment with a culture of world-class customer service, led by owner Tom Williamson,” stated Chilton Auto Body CEO Paul Gange. “Tom and his team have built something truly special. We’re excited to welcome the entire Marina Auto Body team into the Chilton family and preserve what makes the Marina brand so trusted, while bringing additional scale and support to the team.”
“Marina Auto Body has consistently prioritized taking care of people—our customers and our team—without ever compromising on quality,” said Marina Auto Body Founder Tom Williamson. “The entire Chilton team shares that same commitment, which makes this next chapter the right step for the Marina Auto Body team. I’m looking forward to working closely with the Chilton team to continue delivering the level of repair and service insurers and vehicle owners have come to expect.”
Chilton Auto Body and Marina Auto Body share a commitment to quality-first repairs, including honoring OEM certification requirements and repair procedures. Over time, the Marina locations will transition to operate under the Chilton Auto Body brand, building on Marina Auto Body’s legacy while continuing to elevate the customer and employee experience.
Marina Auto Body was represented by Chris Lane and Raul Salinas of Focus Advisors.
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About Chilton Auto Body
Headquartered in San Carlos, California, Chilton Auto Body is a leading U.S. auto body collision repair platform operating 25 shop locations across California. Chilton offers its valued customers a range of collision repair services, including paint and refinish, aluminum welding, bumper repair and calibration, light cosmetic repair, structural damage repair, and paintless dent, in addition to select ancillary services such as hail damage repair. Chilton’s origins date back to 1969 when the Chilton family opened the Company’s first repair shop in San Mateo, California.
