GASTONIA, N.C. — September 1, 2026 — Open Road Collision, a growing collision repair network focused on partnering with established local and regional operators, today announced its partnership with Wilson Collision Center in Gastonia, North Carolina. The partnership marks Open Road Collision’s entry into North Carolina and represents another important step in the company’s continued expansion.
Wilson Collision Center has built a strong reputation in the Gastonia community through its commitment to quality collision repair, customer service, and trusted relationships. The partnership brings the Wilson team into the Open Road Collision network while maintaining the local identity and reputation that have made the business successful.
Open Road Collision’s growth model is centered around partnering with respected collision repair businesses and preserving the brands, people, and customer relationships that have been built over many years. Through the partnership, Wilson Collision Center will gain access to the resources and scale of the broader Open Road network, including operational support, OEM certification initiatives, technician development, recruiting, technology, insurance relationships, and other resources designed to support long-term growth.
Brandon Hawkins, COO of Open Road Collision, observed:
“I have known David and Ryan for over 20 years, and they are exceptional operators who have built a great business, a great culture, and an outstanding reputation in the community. We are excited to join forces with them and expand the Open Road brand into North Carolina. This is exactly the type of partnership we look for—great people, strong operators, a great culture, and a business that shares our commitment to taking care of customers and employees.”
The addition of Wilson Collision Center continues Open Road Collision’s strategy of building a network of high-performing collision repair businesses while allowing established local brands to retain the identity and community connections that differentiate them.
Rather than replacing those legacies, Open Road seeks to strengthen them by providing additional resources, infrastructure, and opportunities for employees while maintaining the local leadership and relationships that customers and business partners have come to trust. As Open Road continues to grow, the company remains focused on partnering with collision repair organizations that share its commitment to employees, customers, repair quality, and the communities they serve.
The seller was represented by Matt Stinson of Shift Automotive Services, LLC.
About Open Road Collision
Open Road Collision is a growing collision repair organization built around a network of established and respected local brands. The company partners with collision repair businesses that have strong reputations in their communities and provides the resources, infrastructure, technology, training, and operational support necessary to help those organizations continue to grow. Open Road Collision is comprised of 41 locations across 9 legacy brands.
Through continued investment in its people, OEM certifications, technician development, operational capabilities, and strategic partnerships, Open Road Collision is building a network designed to serve customers, employees, insurance partners, and communities for the long term.