While changing technology is a longer-term disruptive threat, rate increases will drive growth in the near term, according to S&P Global Market Intelligence report Auto insurance has accounted for more of the U.S. property and casualty (P&C) industry’s premium volume in recent years, with several rounds of loss-fueled rate increases accelerating premium volumes in the […]
Automotive Groups Urge White House Not to Impose Tariffs on Imported Autos and Auto Parts
Vehicle manufacturers, dealers and aftermarket companies join together in opposition to higher tariffs. Seven automotive industry groups representing vehicle manufacturers, dealers and both OEM and aftermarket suppliers have joined together to urge the White House to not impose higher tariffs on imported autos and auto parts. The groups include: Alliance of Automotive Manufacturers American Automotive […]
3M Collision Repair App Provides Access to Process Guides and SOPs
3M Automotive Aftermarket Division announced that its new mobile app provides collision repair facility technicians and distributor sales staff to get all the information they need for their collision repair questions directly on their mobile devices is now available for the Android platform. The 3M app provides quick access to 3M Collision Repair product information, […]
Registration Open for SCRS Repairer Driven Education Series at SEMA
Registration for the Society of Collision Repair Specialists’ (SCRS) Repairer Driven Education (RDE) series at the 2018 SEMA Show is open. Nearly half of the 20+ education sessions offered through Wednesday feature first-time RDE presenters; marking the continually refreshed curriculum offered by SCRS during SEMA week. When registering for education attendees will have the option […]
Collision Claims Up in First Quarter
Auto physical damage indicators influencing the collision repair industry improved during the first quarter compared to last year. Claims and losses continue above year ago levels. According to the latest available Fast Track Monitoring system data from the Independent Statistical Service Inc. (ISS), private passenger collision claims and losses increased in the U.S. during the […]
Kansas Auto Body Association Education Day July 28
The newly formed Kansas Auto Body Association is hosting its second education event of 2018 on July 28th at the Hilton Garden Inn located in Salinas, Kansas. The event starts Friday evening, July 27 at 7:00 p.m. with a welcome reception sponsored by Mitchell International. The Saturday morning the education day starts with a networking […]
Collision Repair Education Foundation Announces Three New Trustees
The Collision Repair Education Foundation announced the appointment of three new members to its Board of Trustees including: Doug Irish, Fayetteville Technical Community College; Mark Helvenston, Insurance Auto Auctions; and Steve Schmidt, State Farm. Jeanne Silver, chair of the Foundation Board of Trustees said, “We are pleased to welcome the new trustees to the Collision […]
Nissan Joins SCRS as Corporate Member
The Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) announced Nissan North America joined as a corporate member of the association. “Nissan has been a noticeable advocate of information to help collision repair businesses excel,” said SCRS Treasurer Amber Alley. “Our business has really benefited from the relationship through the rebates and promotional and social media advertising […]
Valspar Automotive Announces Fall Class Schedule
Valspar Automotive announced its refinish training schedule for this fall. “In all our training courses, our goal is to send students home with everything they need to succeed in the shop,” says Valspar Automotive’s Technical Director Gary Kilby. “We want them to implement what they’ve learned and see how it improves throughput and affects the […]
Collision Repair Industry Production Down in April
Production was down in April versus 2017 but up from March. Production hourly wage up, remains over 10 percent higher than previous year. An analysis of the latest data released from the U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), shows that collision repair industry production in April, while recovering from lows earlier this […]
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