A Little History

The SR22 shop agency California Special Services was founded in 1960, by Frank McKenna and Mary McKenna in Chula Vista, California across the street from the DMV in San Diego, California. CSS was one of the first agencies to begin issuing sr22 insurance identification directly out of its offices, the company has grown from one office to seven offices throughout California. The first Insurance company that the sr22 shop started to write sr22 insurance for was, Financial Indemnity insurance company, a representative from the corporate offices came into the agency and requested that Frank and Mary represent them. Soon after that, other companies started to request that this agency begin writing sr-22 insurance and representing their companies as well. Mercury Insurance, Coast National Insurance, Progressive Insurance, Infinity Insurance, Leader Insurance, Drive Insurance, etc. all requested that CSS issue SR22 filings to their clients. A state of the art rating software system was set up where the clients information was collected and submitted to all of the companies that CSS represented, each of the companies would respond to the request and the terms of each of the companies would be presented to the client. The client could then choose what plan was best for them. Included in the quote was also information regarding the company's financial strength and payment structures and coverages. We have implemented that system into our rating software online, now a client can put their information into the SR22 rating system and find out the terms and pricing ,company names, company prices, Company's financial strength ratings, all at their fingertips. The companies have authorized these prices to the California Department of Insurance.

The founders of California Special Services / SR22Shop circa 1969 (some old newspaper clippings)

 

Construction being completed Grand opening of California Special Services 1961	Original offices still in operation today located directly across the street from the Dept. of Motor Vehicles.	First press release from Frank McKenna drumming up business
Newspaper clipping of retired agents California Special Services original staff	2nd Location opened 1991 El Cajon Ca.	Forbes Magazine George Joseph discussing current markets November 1994
MS society recognition for community involvement and sponsorship	Pac Bell uses CSS for National ad campaign founder Frank McKenna.	Full size pictures are at the bottom of this page BBB verified 1961
Pac Bell testimonial Founder Frank McKenna

We have compiled over 70 insurance companies that are willing to file an SR22 with the California DMV. No matter what your driving record is,  we can insure you. Below are just a few of the companies that we represent.

California DMV and Dept. of insurance approved sr22 provider # 0213417 Located directly across the street from the department of motor vehicles

SR22 shop is a specialized division of California Special Services insurance agency founded by Frank and Mary McKenna over 45 years ago. Representing over 70 insurance companies finding the lowest price for you, the customer. Our state of the art comparative rating software  lets us shop for your automobile insurance and provide you with the lowest down and lowest monthly installment.  CSS has grown from one small office in Chula Vista California to several Locations throughout California.  If you are interested in employment in our firm please contact our Human resources department  at 866-872-4689.

The original agency (still in operation today) oldest in San Diego.