This year, Kniesel\u2019s Collision will mark its 50th year in business.<\/p>\n
Established in 1968 through the vision of hopeful immigrants, Kniesel\u2019s Collision has grown from a two-car establishment in the heart of Citrus Heights, Calif., to a six-location enterprise spanning three Northern California counties.<\/p>\n
Then and Now<\/p>\n
The Kniesels were German refugees displaced to Yugoslavia during World War II. In the 1950s, they immigrated to Citrus Heights via Ellis Island, with the help of a sponsorship program of the Lutheran Church.<\/p>\n
It was here in the United States that Richard Kniesel\u2019s passion for car repair and his desire to help people came to fruition. In the 1960s, he opened his first repair shop: a modest two-car garage with an office inside the shop itself.<\/p>\n
Through the support of the community and industry partners, the business continued to expand, and Richard Kniesel established the first incarnation of Kniesel\u2019s Collision in 1968. His wife, Lilo, and each of their five children joined him at the shop daily.<\/p>\n
Together, they worked to ensure that each customer enjoyed the personal, attentive service for which Kniesel\u2019s has become known. \u201cThe commitment to an extraordinary customer experience has helped to build a long-standing reputation of excellence around the Kniesel name,\u201d the MSO said.<\/p>\n
\u201cAs Kniesel\u2019s Collision continues to grow, the company remains strongly rooted in the family\u2019s founding core values: integrity, trust, quality and servant leadership,\u201d the MSO said in a news release. \u201cThe Kniesels are extremely proud of their business culture and are committed to upholding the company\u2019s high standards for service excellence.\u201d<\/p>\n
Staying committed to the company\u2019s high standards has enabled the family business to stay relevant in an industry required to keep pace with vehicle technology. Kniesel\u2019s has accomplished this \u201cby investing in state-of-the-art equipment and top-level training for [its] team members, all while maintaining its personal touch.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are truly guided by the foundational core values of the Kniesels, coupled with the desire to \u2018wow\u2019 each customer who walks through our doors,\u201d CEO Rob Champe said. \u201cThis culture has consistently challenged us to excel in an extremely demanding industry. We want to sincerely thank our insurance partners, vendors, loyal customers and dedicated employees for the trust they have placed in Kniesel\u2019s Collision \u2013 a trust that has allowed us to thrive over the past 50 years.\u201d<\/p>\n
In the 2000s, Kniesel\u2019s Collision has added five locations: in Rocklin (2003), Natomas (2008), Shingle Springs (2012), downtown Sacramento (2012) and Sacramento \u2013 X Street (2015).<\/p>\n
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