Increase follows two quarters of flat length of rental results. After flat results in the second … [Read More...]
Research
Collision Repair Industry Production Up in November
Production was up in November versus both 2017 and the previous month. Increases in production … [Read More...]
Features
New Hampshire House Approves Amended OEM Collision Repair Procedures Bill
Legislation now moves to the Senate. Bill excludes OEM recommendations against aftermarket collision repair parts, adds ability to use third-party paint and materials guides. On Tuesday, March 19, the New Hampshire House of Representatives approved … [Read More...]
Interview, CCC Information Services on ADAS
Information provider details increased claim cost due to Advanced Driver Assistance Systems and how they are influencing estimating process and repair information access. As the share of newer vehicles with Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) installed … [Read More...]
Massachusetts Legislation Would Require Standardized Access to Vehicle Data and Telematics
Right to Repair Coalition supports legislation to assure independent consumer and repairer access to diagnostic systems and telematics data. The Massachusetts Right to Repair Coalition is supporting legislation introduced in the commonwealth to amend the 2012 … [Read More...]
Hawaii Collision Repair Parts Bill Passes Senate
Legislation would amend insurance regulations to specify when consumers must pay additional costs for OEM collision repair parts. Repairers would have to detail markups on crash parts. Hawaii Senate Bill 823 (SB 823), that seeks to change insurance … [Read More...]
Connecticut Legislation Would Require OEM Collision Repair Procedures
Bill would place requirements on both collision repair facilities and insurers to follow OEM procedures and recommendations. Customers can authorize deviations. Connecticut House Bill 7266 (HB 7266), introduced February 28, would place requirements on both … [Read More...]