The number of collision repair establishments and overall employment continued to increase versus … [Read More...]
Research
U.S. Auto Body Repair Prices Up Over 13% in October Compared to Last Year
The increase in auto body repair prices is down from the all-time high in July but continues above … [Read More...]
Features
Interview: Bob Redding, ASA Washington Representative on Vehicle Data Access
Redding discusses California’s zero emissions vehicle mandate and its impact across the country as well state and national legislative efforts on data access. State and national efforts to assure that the independent repair industry has the access to data it … [Read More...]
New Hampshire Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Collision Repair Shop in Assignment of Benefits Dispute with State Farm
Majority opinion says policy language restricting an insured’s ability to assign the benefits of their claim to a collision repair facility is ambiguous, overturning a lower court ruling to dismiss the case. The New Hampshire Supreme Court on Tuesday … [Read More...]
Interview: Chris Wallace, Ford Motor Company
U.S. Collision Manager for Ford details the vehicle manufacturer’s new Certified Glass Network. In May, Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) announced the launch of the Ford Certified Glass Network (FCGN). The network includes training and certification requirements … [Read More...]
Interview: Brandon Eckenrode, Collision Repair Education Foundation
Managing Director of the Foundation details upcoming initiatives to support collision repair schools, students and industry employers. With the technician shortage impacting collision repair facilities of all sizes, the Collision Repair Education Foundation … [Read More...]
Federal Trade Commission Takes Action Against Harley-Davidson for Illegally Restricting Right to Repair
In first action since agency released a policy statement on unlawful repair restrictions last year, FTC orders require the motorcycle manufacturer to fix warranties and compete fairly with independent repairers. The Federal Trade Commission announced … [Read More...]