The Ohio Board of Motor Vehicle Collision Repair Registration, in conjunction with Ohio Attorney General Richard Cordray's office, and the Jefferson County Common Pleas Court were granted injunctions July 15 against two collision repair shops operating illegally.
Injunctions were granted against Rick Fair, owner of Rick and Di's Auto Body in Tiltonsville; and Kevin
Robinson, owner of Robinson's Collision Center in Richmond, for failing to register with the board. The court
issued a deadline for the owners to become compliant with the board and pay back fees, or the shops would
be locked down.
Michael Greene, executive director of the agency, indicated, "Enforcement efforts against illegal repair
facilities increased over the past several years. It is not the board's intention to close down repair shops, but
rather bring them into compliance with state and federal regulations." He added, "It's a consumer issue, and
I would suggest everyone visit our website at www.collisionboard.ohio.gov prior to selecting a repair facility.
Consumers can check for registered shops at our e-licensing verification link, and learn the rights of a motorist
when seeking auto repairs."
The Ohio Board of Motor Vehicle Collision Repair Registration was created in 1999 to regulate the collision
repair industry and provide consumer protection. The board is entirely funded by registration fees from
collision shops, auto glass businesses, paintless dent repair companies and airbag replacement units
throughout Ohio. The board is made up of five collision repair shop owners, one mechanical repair shop
owner, and one person to represent the public, who has no financial interest in the auto repair industry.
