Though an improvement, more than two-thirds of shops continue to report lower sales. Shops also … [Read More...]
Research
Collision Repair Industry Production Down in June
Production was down both month over month and year over year. An analysis of the latest data … [Read More...]
Features
California Bureau of Automotive Repair Opens Public Comment on Storage Fee Regulations
Industry has raised concerns about how the BAR will calculate rates and if regulation would limit rates repairers can charge. The California Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR) has opened a public comment period on proposed regulations that would require … [Read More...]
Dutch Government Takeover of Chipmaker Threatens Global Auto Parts Supply Chain
Semiconductor availability again threatens global auto production and parts supply. A diplomatic standoff between the Netherlands and China over semiconductor manufacturer Nexperia threatens to disrupt vehicle production and parts availability within weeks, … [Read More...]
Connecticut Supreme Court Reverses Ruling on Towing Equipment Charges in Victory for Vehicle Recovery Services
Hourly charges for specialized equipment used for non-consensual towing allowed by Justices. DMV had argued that charges should be part of hourly labor rates. The Connecticut Supreme Court yesterday reversed a lower court decision that prohibited towing … [Read More...]
Interview: CCC’s Dan Risley Examines Trends in Scanning, Calibration and the Impact on Cycle Time
Risley details CCC estimate and supplement data on diagnostic scanning and calibrations and new integration partnerships to help capture procedures earlier in repair process and improve documentation. The collision repair industry has reached a pivotal moment … [Read More...]
Rhode Island House Bill That Changes Total Loss Threshold, Documented Procedure Compensation Becomes Law
Legislation raises threshold before a vehicle is declared a total loss and expands definition on documented procedures sources. A Rhode Island House Bill that raises the state’s total loss threshold and clarifies insurers’ obligations regarding OEM repair … [Read More...]