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HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nationwide Insurance presented the Houston Police Department, the Harris County Sheriff's Department, and the Webster Police Department with a bait vehicle each to assist with their respective anti-theft/bait vehicle programs. Houston is # 4 in the country on total number of stolen vehicles in 2009 according the National Insurance Crime Bureau.
“Now that we have the ability to shut the 'Bait Vehicle' off remotely, it will be easier for our officers to apprehend the suspects without engaging in vehicle pursuit.”
Bait vehicles are standard, unmarked cars that are used by law enforcement to apprehend car thieves. The vehicles are outfitted with special equipment such as GPS tracking and remote-control immobilizers that allow officers to monitor the vehicle and seize suspects without engaging in a vehicle pursuit.
“Thanks to the Nationwide ‘Bait Vehicles’ car thieves in Houston are in for a big surprise,” said Harris County Sheriff Garcia. “Now that we have the ability to shut the 'Bait Vehicle' off remotely, it will be easier for our officers to apprehend the suspects without engaging in vehicle pursuit.”
According to the 2010 Annual Stolen Vehicle report issued by the National Insurance Crime Bureau, the Houston Metropolitan area had 25,655 stolen vehicles in 2009, and has averaged 27,656 vehicles per year over the past 3 years.
Vehicle theft rates are dropping in almost every region where Nationwide has implemented the “Bait Vehicle” program. Currently there are over 55 bait vehicles in service or in progress in 17 different states.
“Our aggressive ‘Bait Vehicle’ program has demonstrated their value in dramatically reducing auto thefts in cities where they have been implemented, and we look forward to seeing the same results in Houston,” says Peter Van Patten, director of Nationwide’s Special Investigation Unit. “Nationwide Insurance is proud to present bait vehicles to the Houston law enforcement agencies to help fight auto theft in the City of Houston, throughout Harris County, and to protect the citizens of this community.”
Nationwide’s bait vehicle program is supported by industry partners, including Service King Collision Repairs, Safelite Auto Glass, Cross Country Towing, Copart and Insurance Auto Auctions, who donate the parts and service necessary to repair the vehicles.
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The Service King Golf Tournament has benefited a variety of charities and has raised over $500,000. Thanks to the many participants at last year’s tournament, we raised a record $93,740.
We are expecting another great turnout this year with 288 players playing on two full courses. We will start off with breakfast and goodie bags with Greg Norman shirts, one-of-a-kind gifts and a custom designed hat. Then, we will have some fun on the golf course and top off the day with an awards luncheon catered by Uncle Julio's followed by our very popular live auction.
This year’s tournament is scheduled for October 4th at the Dallas Athletic Club with all proceeds benefiting the Ronald McDonald House of Dallas who provide a temporary home-away-from-home that serves and sustains families of seriously ill or injured children receiving treatment in a Dallas hospital. Click here to see details!
The excitement surrounding Service King’s foray into the Houston market with the first store opening in March of 2008 was only the tip of the iceberg. In 2009, Service King launched major expansion plans for the vast Houston market.
The first location in Houston's Copperfield community at 7924 Highway 6 North is a 20,000 square foot facility resting on over 3.5 acres. On July 27, 2009, we joined that first location with three additional collision repair centers. The recently acquired locations include 80,000 square foot, D&D Spring, located at 23530 I-45 North, 80,000 square foot, D&D Kingwood, located at 22500 Highway 59 North, and 37,000 square foot Callaway's Humble, located at 450 E. FM 1960 Bypass.
The addition of D&D and Callaway's positions Service King as the largest collision repair provider in Houston with 4 centers throughout the market, further extending Service King's position as the largest independently owned and operated collision repair organization in the U.S. with a total of 26 locations in the Dallas-Ft.Worth Metroplex and Houston.
Service King is committed to continuing D&D and Callaway's long tradition of delivering high-quality services to the consumer, insurance companies and automotive dealerships.
By February 1, 2010, Service King Collision Repair will be serving the Katy area, and two more facilities opening soon for a total of seven locations throughout Houston.
Countdown Begins for National Vehicle Donation Program
DALLAS - November 16, 2009 — Service King Collision Repair Centers, a member of the National Auto Body Council (NABC), is readying its contribution to a nationwide vehicle donation program called Recycled Rides. The program is a community awareness project whereby members of NABC repair and donate recycled vehicles to families in need. Read More...
Service King Expands in Houston
RICHARDSON, TX – July 28, 2009 – Service King Collision Repair Centers, a Richardson, Texas-based operator of high-quality collision repair facilities in the Dallas-Ft. Worth Metroplex and Houston markets, has acquired D&D Collision and Callaway’s Collision Specialists, the leading collision repair service provider in Houston, Texas, with three large scale, high volume locations. Read More...
Relocation of South Fort Worth Location
DALLAS – July 14, 2009 – Service King Collision Repair Centers announced today the relocation of its South Fort Worth location. Despite the rough economy, Service King Collision Repair continues to expand within Tarrant County. The brand new facility at 9601 South I-35W in Fort Worth will open its doors for business Monday, July 20th. Read More...
Service King Collision Repair Centers is honored to be recognized with several prestigious awards. "We are truly honored that Service King has received the recognition that we've worked so hard to achieve by providing our customers with quality repairs and superior customer service," said Eddie Lennox, Service King CEO. "Service King's success couldn't have been possible without the dedication from our employees, who've helped make us what we are today."
The Dallas 100™ Entrepreneurial Awards
Recognized as one of the 100 fastest growing privately held companies in Dallas, Texas. SMU's Cox School of Business in conjunction with The CEO Institute honored Service King with the following awards:
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Best Places to Work
Voted one of the "Best Places To Work" in Dallas-Fort Worth. Presented by the Dallas Business Journal.
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