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
Progressive Reports Personal Auto Policies in Force Up 19.7% in May Compared to 2024
I-CAR Canada Expands Partnership with CWB to Increase Collision Repair Industry Access to Welding Certification
Erie Insurance Responds to Cybersecurity Incident
Nonprofit Automotive Training Program Receives California Grant
CAWA Awards $14,000 in Automotive Industry Scholarships
Texas Cities Lead Nation in Safe Driving as Boston Returns to Top of Risk List in Allstate Best Drivers Report
Repair Planning Software Donations Help Collision Repair Students Gain Industry Skills
SUN Collision Brings Back Thank You Thursdays Sweepstakes in June
Honda Launches Fastport Delivery Vehicle Unit, Plans Ohio Production
Personal Auto Insurance Underwriting Results Best Since Pandemic
Features

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...]

Washington State Legislature Passes Appraisal Clause Bill
Bill requires auto insurance policies to have appraisal provision to resolve disputes. Washington State Senate Bill 5721 (SB 5721), which passed its final legislative hurdle on April 22, requires all automobile insurance policies that include first-party … [Read More...]