Changes would allow labor rates determined in older survey to move down if the consumer price index declines. Would restrict labor rate methodology to use price charged by the simple majority versus average labor rate. The California Department of Insurance (DOI) has published amendments to proposed regulations governing insurance company labor rate surveys and anti-steering […]
Interview: Paul Gange, President and COO, Fix Auto USA
As the collision repair industry evolves, independent operators are wondering about their place in the future of the industry. Gange outlines common concerns repairers with future of the industry, the disruption looming from new business models, and what repairers need to do today to prepare for the future. Today’s independent collision repair facility owner or […]
Insurance Anti-Fraud Group Pushes for Passage of Pennsylvania Counterfeit Airbag Bill
The Coalition Against Insurance Fraud wants Commonwealth to approve legislation making it a crime to knowingly install a non-functioning airbag, protect consumers from “Shady repair shops” that install phony airbags. The Coalition Against Insurance Fraud, the alliance of consumers, government, anti-fraud agencies and insurance companies, is call on the Pennsylvania Senate to approve House Bill […]
Lawsuits Filed Challenging DOL Overtime Rule
Attorneys General in 21 states file lawsuit seeking to overturn the Obama Administration’s expansion of overtime eligibility. Private groups, including the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, NADA and NFIB, file separate lawsuit. A coalition of Attorneys General in 21 states are filing a federal lawsuit challenging the United States Department of Labor’s new overtime rule. If […]
Issue Spotlight: Vehicle Diagnostic Scans and Calibrations
NACE panel discussion on vehicle diagnostic scans, moderated by Mike Anderson, examines vehicle manufacturer and insurance company perspectives. This year’s International Autobody Congress & Exposition (NACE) featured a panel discussion at the Main Stage on the show floor August 11 detailing the need for electronic system diagnostic scans before and after collision repairs. The panel, led by […]
CARSTAR Canada Conference Focuses on North American Integration
Themed “1” the conference in Prince Edward Island drew 600 delegates. CARSTAR Canada hosted its annual industry conference last week in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island from August 24 to 26. Themed ‘1’, this year’s conference focused on the continued unification of CARSTAR Canada and US into CARSTAR North America and the continued commitment to its […]
Interview: Dan Risley, Automotive Service Association on NACE | CARS 2016 in Anaheim, Calif.
Recorded last Friday at NACE | CARS 2016 in Anaheim, Calif., Risley recaps this year’s trade show and plans for next year’s event. Last week, the Automotive Service Association (ASA) held its 34th Annual NACE | CARS trade show and conference in Anaheim, Calif. CollisionWeek sat down with Dan Risley, president and executive director of […]
Interview: Jeff Peevy, Automotive Management Institute
Jeff Peevy, president of the Automotive Management Institute, details the “next generation” of the institute that was launched recently, along with plans to launch collision repair estimator accreditation later this year. In June, the Automotive Management Institute (AMi) launched its next generation management training system. The new program includes six new front office and management certificates and professional […]
Nevada Bulletin Reminds Industry on Non-OEM Parts Disclosure, Manufacturer Procedures
The Nevada Division of Insurance issued a bulletin in July reminding auto insurance companies and collision repair facility operators about their obligations to disclose non-OEM parts usage to consumers and follow manufacturer procedures. On July 22, the Nevada Department of Business and Industry, Division of Insurance, issued a bulletin detailing the standards the auto insurance […]
NY Governor Signs Collision Repair Shop Choice Law Amendments
Bill requires insurers to include disclosure on estimates provided to consumers that they have a right to choose a collision repair facility. On June 21, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo signed Assembly Bill 7738 (AB7738) that amends Section 2610 of the New York State Insurance Law to require insurance companies to disclose a consumer’s right to […]
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