Classic Collision to Open 17,000 Square Foot Repair Center in McKinney

McKinney officials approved a specific use permit on December 2 that clears the way for Classic Collision, an Atlanta based operator, to develop a roughly 17,000 square foot collision and vehicle repair center at the northwest corner of Redbud Boulevard and Wilmeth Road in north McKinney. The site is in an industrial and warehouse area where the council determined a major repair facility is an appropriate use.

The approved site plan shows about 15 public parking stalls and roughly 70 employee and customer stalls, of which 28 are internal. Classic Collision intends to offer traditional collision repair, glass service and electronic calibration for modern vehicle systems. The center represents one of the companys first locations in the Dallas Fort Worth area and is expected to supply ongoing service capacity for rapidly evolving vehicle technology.

For local residents the development matters on several fronts. Increasing repair capacity can reduce wait times for collision work as area population and vehicle miles continue to grow. The inclusion of electronic calibration signals recognition by the industry that advanced driver assistance systems require specialized local capabilities. The project should also generate local employment during construction and ongoing operations, while contributing to the municipal tax base and supporting surrounding industrial activity.

From a planning perspective the approval underscores McKinneys approach to concentrating heavier automotive and service uses in established industrial corridors. The specific use permit process allowed the city to evaluate parking, site layout and compatibility with nearby warehouses and distribution uses before granting approval. That alignment with existing land use reduces potential conflicts with adjacent commercial and residential areas.

Economically the move fits broader regional trends where growing vehicle fleets and more complex vehicle electronics are increasing demand for calibration and glass services. For Collin County the new Classic Collision center will add private sector capacity to meet that demand, and it positions north McKinney as a node for automotive service within a larger industrial cluster.