Service King Acquires Auto World Paint and Body (Fla.)

June 24, 2015

June 24, 2015—Service King announced on Tuesday that it has acquired of Auto World Paint and Body in Jacksonville, Fla.

Service King and Auto World mutually agreed upon the terms and partnership. With the announcement of this latest acquisition, Service King now offers repair service at three Jacksonville locations and 14 across the state of Florida.

"This is yet another step forward in our efforts to provide Florida customers first-rate collision repair service," said Scott Ward, Service King regional vice president. "We couldn't be happier to have a quality team like Auto World Paint and Body join the Service King family. This partnership will help provide Jacksonville residents with the very best in comprehensive collision repair services."

"Establishing a partnership with Service King provides our staff with exceptional resources and benefits," said Steve Horne, owner of Auto World. "I have every confidence that the business, and more importantly our teammates, are in great hands now and in the future as Service King continues to serve our Jacksonville customers."

This is Service King’s fourth expansion in Florida this year and brings the total to 241 locations in 21 states.

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