Lopez discusses the work of the Automotive Service Association’s Collision Division, including its recent position statement on accounting for OEM procedures on estimates. In July, the Automotive Service Association (ASA) Board of Directors announced a new position policy statement covering the need to research OEM repair procedures in collision repair estimates. In our video interview […]
Interview: Bob Redding, ASA and Wayne Weikel, Alliance for Automotive Innovation
Redding and Weikel detail the right to repair agreement their organizations, along with SCRS, have signed and how it will benefit the repair industry and consumers. On July 11, the Automotive Service Association (ASA), Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) and the Alliance for Automotive Innovation announced they reached an agreement on automotive right to […]
State Farm Expands Non-OEM Collision Repair Parts Use in California and Arizona
Latest announcement follows re-introduction of non-OEM bumper covers, headlamps and taillamps to most U.S. states in December. State Farm announced to its Select Service shops yesterday, June 19, that due to continuing parts shortages, the largest private passenger auto insurer in the U.S. would expand the specification of non-original equipment manufacturer (non-OEM) collision repair parts […]
Rhode Island Legislature Passes Bill Updating Unfair Claims Practices Act
Requires insurers to pay for documented OEM and paint manufacturer procedures, adds independent appraisal provision to settle disputed loss amounts. Clarifies direction to pay requirements for auto rentals. The Rhode Island legislature passed a bill June 16 that amends several sections of the Rhode Island Unfair Claims Practices Act to address items such as payment […]
NHTSA Says Vehicle Manufacturers Must Comply with Federal Safety Law When Providing Access to Vehicles Telematics Systems
Safety regulator says it supports a consumer’s right to choose where to have vehicles repaired, but reiterates statement from 2020 that “open” telematics access to vehicle systems in Massachusetts Right to Repair law poses safety concerns. In a letter to legal counsel at over 20 vehicle manufacturers yesterday, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) […]
Interview: Jason Moseley, CEO of IBIS
Moseley details collision repair industry trends examined at International Bodyshop Industry Symposium events in the U.S. and around the world. The International Bodyshop Industry Symposium (IBIS), founded 23 years ago, has grown from a single global conference held annually in Europe to include five additional regional events that providing a unique international perspective on the […]
Ford Motor Company and AirPro Diagnostics Settle Lawsuit
Both parties agree to settle 2020 lawsuit over trademark and diagnostic licensing dispute brought by vehicle manufacturer. Ford Motor Company and AirPro Diagnostics have reached agreement to settle the lawsuit filed by the vehicle manufacturer against the remote diagnostic provider in February 2020. The suit, Ford Motor Company et al v. AirPro Diagnostics, LLC, was […]
Interview: Jason Verlen, CCC Intelligent Solutions Details Crash Course Trends
Verlen discusses the factors influencing collision repair and auto insurance claims. In our video interview, Jason Verlen, CCC’s vice president, product marketing, details key macro and micro trends that are impacting vehicle owners, driving behaviors and ultimately the collision repair and auto insurance claims industries. To help understand the trends and how they are impacting […]
Florida Legislature Approves Auto Glass Bill
Legislation to prohibit repair incentives, assignment of benefits and steering sent to Governor. The Florida House of Representatives yesterday voted 103-16 to send auto glass legislation that prohibits repair facilities from offering incentives to customers on insurance claims or the assignment of benefits to a glass claim to Governor Ron Desantis. Florida Senate Bill 1002 […]
Federal Lawsuit Alleges Tesla Violates Anti-Trust Laws by Monopolizing Markets for Repairs and Parts
Suit by vehicle owner seeks class action status alleging Tesla vehicle owners forced to pay high prices for repair services and replacement parts due to electric vehicle manufacturer’s monopolization of market. A lawsuit filed yesterday in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California against Tesla, Inc. alleges Tesla vehicle owners are forced, […]
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