Employment continued to decline in the third quarter of 2025 compared to the previous year while the number of independent collision repair centers was up slightly. An analysis of U.S. auto body repair facilities, employment and wages by state shows that employment was down in the third quarter of 2025 compared to the previous year […]
NABC Launches Keys for Change Vehicle Donation Program to Support Recycled Rides, F.R.E.E. Programs
The National Auto Body Council (NABC) has launched a vehicle donation program through its Changing and Saving Lives Foundation that will allow consumers and automotive businesses to donate unwanted vehicles, with proceeds funding the organization’s Recycled Rides and First Responder Emergency Extrication (F.R.E.E.) programs. The Keys for Change program gives collision repair facilities, auto recyclers, […]
CAPA Elects New Board Officers, Adds Two Directors
The Certified Automotive Parts Association elected new officers and added two members to its board of directors, the nonprofit parts certification organization announced March 10. The two new directors include Michael Brooks of The Center for Auto Safety, a consumer advocacy organization, and Jonathan Hart of Farmers Insurance. Hart replaces Joseph Flowers, who had represented […]
Mountain States Collision Repair Association Affiliates with SCRS
The Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) has added the Mountain States Collision Repair Association (MSCRA) to its affiliate network, extending the national trade group’s regional reach into Colorado and Utah. Founded in 2023, MSCRA focuses on education and peer collaboration for collision repair professionals. “We are grateful to be an affiliate association of SCRS,” […]
Collision Repair Education Foundation Sets Spring 2026 Career Fair Circuit
Events will be held in seven locations across the U.S. The Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF) will host seven high school and college career fairs this spring across six states, beginning March 24 at Hawkeye Community College in Waterloo, Iowa. The events connect students in collision repair training programs with local and national employers. Dean […]
Sherwin-Williams Assembles 700 Shop Supply Kits for Collision Repair Schools at National Sales Meeting
More than 600 Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes employees assembled over 700 shop supply kits for donation to collision repair and refinish school programs during the company’s recent National Sales Meeting. The initiative tapped the Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF) to identify recipient schools and handle distribution. “This kind of industry-driven team building boosts employee engagement and […]
Allstate Subsidiaries Cut Louisiana Auto Rates Again as Commissioner Temple Finalizes New Filings
Louisiana Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple has finalized rate decreases from two Allstate group companies on their private passenger auto insurance programs, extending a string of reductions from the insurer that now total double digit percentages over the past six months. The latest round of rate cuts from the Allstate subsidiaries adds to a broader pattern […]
ASE Education Foundation Releases 2025 Annual Report
The ASE Education Foundation has published its 2025 annual report, detailing the nonprofit’s initiatives to address the automotive technician shortage and expand its network of accredited training programs. The full report can be downloaded from the ASE website. “The foundation’s annual report offers a detailed look at the initiatives and the powerful results we’re achieving […]
Used Vehicle Value Index Rises 4% in February Compared to Last Year
Index was up both year-over-year and month-over-month. Wholesale used-vehicle prices climbed 4% year over year in February on a mix-, mileage-, and seasonally adjusted basis, pushing the Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index to 212.3, Cox Automotive reported March 6. The February reading marks the index’s strongest year-over-year gain in recent months, building on a trend […]
NORTHEAST 2026 Adds Mechanical Repair Classes to Education Program
The NORTHEAST 2026 Automotive Services Show will expand its educational offerings to include mechanical repair courses for the first time, organizer the Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of New Jersey (AASP/NJ) announced March 9. The addition of mechanical-focused sessions reflects the growing overlap between collision and mechanical disciplines as vehicle technology increasingly blurs the line […]
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