The percentage of dealers operating collision repair facilities resumed a multi-year slide after a … [Read More...]
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U.S. Traffic Volume Up in February Compared to 2025
Rolling 12-month traffic at record levels. First two months up year-over-year. Traffic volume in … [Read More...]
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Louisiana Senate Bill Would Ban Insurer Steering Incentives
Bill would also mandate written consent for non-OEM parts. A Louisiana state senator has introduced legislation that would prohibit auto insurers from offering incentives to use preferred repair shops, require collision repair facilities to obtain written … [Read More...]
Rhode Island DBR Issues Auto Body Bulletin on Best Practices, Enforcement Trends
Documentation gaps in final repair bills and total loss handling are among 2024 complaint trends cited by Rhode Island regulators, who also urge collision repair facilities to strengthen technician training, repair documentation and licensing compliance. The … [Read More...]
Illinois House Unanimously Passes Auto Glass ADAS Calibration Bill
Bill now moves to the Senate. The Illinois House of Representatives passed House Bill 4373, the Motor Vehicle Glass Repair Act, in a unanimous 110-0 vote on April 14, sending legislation that would require auto glass shops to disclose ADAS status and document … [Read More...]
Federal Court Allows Auto Dealer Lawsuit Against Volkswagen, Scout Motors to Proceed
California new vehicle dealers association says direct sales plan violates unfair competition laws, California franchise rules. A federal court has denied motions to dismiss the central claims in the California New Car Dealers Association's (CNCDA) lawsuit … [Read More...]
California Proposed Auto Glass Legislation Amended
Revised bill moves requirements from Insurance Code to Civil Code. California Sen. Tim Grayson's Senate Bill 988, the California Motor Vehicle Glass Act, was amended March 23 and re-referred to the Senate Insurance Committee after receiving author's … [Read More...]