Unfortunately, nearly half of collision repair shops continue reporting lower sales compared to last … [Read More...]
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U.S. Auto Body Repair Prices Up 4.5% in March Compared to 2020
For the 32nd straight month, the increase in body repair prices was above the rate of inflation. … [Read More...]
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Legislation to Restrict Insurance Companies from Requiring Specific Collision Repair Facility Vendors Reintroduced in New York State
Proposed bill would prohibit insurer requirement that collision repair facility use a specific vendor for parts or materials purchases. A bill that would make it illegal for insurance companies to require repair shops to use specific vendors or processes for … [Read More...]
Right to Repair Legislation Introduced in Australia
Bill follows years long effort to establish framework to assure access for independent auto repair facilities and training organizations. Legislation was introduced March 24 in the Australian Parliament to require vehicle manufacturer and other affiliated … [Read More...]
Interview: Mary Mahoney, Enterprise
In our video interview, Mahoney details the new collision engineering pilot program designed to attract and train the next generation of collision repair technicians. In January, Enterprise Holdings announced the launch of its Automotive Collision Engineering … [Read More...]
New Hampshire House Committee Unanimous in Disapproval of Manufacturer ADAS Procedure and Collision Repair Paint and Materials Bill
Legislation would have established a rebuttable presumption that OEM recommendation for scans and recalibration as well as paint and materials charges based upon a third-party guidelines. The New Hampshire House Commerce and Consumer Affairs votes against … [Read More...]
Interview: Atul Vohra, Solera
In our video interview, Vohra, regional managing director for Solera, details the results of its consumer, insurer and repairer research on artificial intelligence and claims technology. In February, Solera released results of a study of over 1600 consumer, … [Read More...]