Small collision repairers in the U.S. without employees reported record revenue for the second … [Read More...]
Research

Collision Repair Industry Production Down in March Compared to Last Year
While production was down year-over-year, it was projected up over February. An analysis of the … [Read More...]
News
Aviva Completes $5 Billion Acquisition of Direct Line to Become Largest Auto and Home Insurer in the UK
CARSTAR Owner Adds Bosch Auto Repair Franchise in Houston, Texas
Record 61.6 Million Americans to Drive During July 4th Week
Autel US Launches $25,000 Scholarship Program for Auto Repair Students
Fix Network Names Sonia Bouthillette VP of Sales and Operation for Canadian Operations
Mental Health Crisis, Police Cuts Linked to Rise in Impaired-Driving Deaths During Pandemic
SkillsUSA 2025 National Collision Repair, Automotive Refinish and Damage Appraisal Medalists Announced
United Recyclers Group Announces Changes to Board Leadership
Labor Department Awards $84M to Expand Registered Apprenticeship Programs
AASP/NJ Plans 18th Annual Lou Scoras Memorial Golf Tournament September 16
Features

Australia Launches Review of Landmark Right to Repair Law
Government seeks public comments on the effectiveness of 2022 law and its impact on consumers as well as independent and dealer repair facilities. While the U.S. continues debating whether federal legislation on right to repair is necessary, the Australia … [Read More...]

Appraisal Clause Bill Introduced in New Jersey
Proposed mandatory appraisal provisions part of growing national trend. New Jersey has joined a growing national movement to strengthen policyholder rights in auto insurance disputes with the introduction of Senate Bill 4534 (SB 4534), which would require all … [Read More...]

Oklahoma Storage and Total Loss Administrative Charge Price Control Bill Becomes Law
Legislation opposed by repair industry establishes standardized storage rates and administrative charge limits for collision repair shops. Oklahoma has enacted Senate Bill 641, officially known as the "Oklahoma Motor Vehicle Consumer Protection Act." The … [Read More...]

Interview: Nikhil Naikal, CEO and Co-Founder of Kinetic
Kinetic CEO details benefits of recently announced partnership with Chilton Auto Body, the technology company’s approach to the digital repair process and plans for growth. Following the May 6th announcement of Kinetic's partnership with Chilton Auto Body to … [Read More...]

Iowa Governor Signs Auto Glass Legislation
Bill restricts assignment of benefits, requires ADAS consumer disclosures Iowa Senate File 573 (SF 573), a comprehensive bill that establishes new requirements for motor vehicle glass repair shops and insurance companies was signed into law by Governor Kim … [Read More...]