The Automotive Service Association (ASA) is supporting congressional proposals that would reduce loan requirements and increase borrowing limits for small businesses seeking U.S. Small Business Administration backing. The proposals were discussed during a U.S. House of Representatives Small Business Committee hearing this week titled Pathway to Capital: The Role of SBA Lending in Supporting Main […]
UK Health and Safety Executive to Inspect 1,000 Repair Facilities in Isocyanate Safety Crackdown
The United Kingdom’s Health and Safety Executive (HSE) announced it will conduct 1,000 inspections of motor vehicle repair businesses across Great Britain to address occupational asthma among paint sprayers. The campaign targets workplaces using isocyanate-containing paints and coatings, which HSE identifies as the leading cause of occupational asthma in the UK. Workers who develop the […]
Collision Industry Mourns Passing of Industry Leader Doug Webb
The collision repair industry has lost one of its most dedicated champions with the passing of Doug Webb on Saturday, September 20. Webb died peacefully at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio, after a seven-week battle following complications from a medical procedure. He was surrounded by his loving family, including his wife Bonnie, son John […]
New California Online Advertising Requirements for Licensed Auto Repair Facilities Take Effect October 1
The California Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR) will enforce new online advertising requirements for all automotive repair dealers beginning October 1 following the adoption of regulations initially developed for mobile automotive repair and referral services. All online advertisements must display three specific elements: Business name as registered with BAR Automotive repair dealer registration number Phone […]
ASE, Automotive Aftermarket Charitable Foundation Partner to Support Certified Automotive Professionals
The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) and the Automotive Aftermarket Charitable Foundation announced Tuesday a partnership to provide financial assistance to ASE-certified professionals and their families during emergencies. The collaboration, called “Support Beyond Certification,” will coordinate outreach to ASE’s certified professionals about AACF’s emergency financial assistance programs for automotive aftermarket workers facing illness, […]
Latest CCC Crash Course Examines How Economic and Supply Chain Disruptions Are Reshaping Claims and Repair Landscape
Rising tariffs, consumer financial pressure and increasing vehicle complexity are creating cascading effects throughout the claims and collision repair ecosystem. CCC Intelligent Solutions Inc. (NASDAQ: CCCS), published its third-quarter 2025 Crash Course report documenting how economic uncertainty is driving structural changes across original equipment manufacturers, suppliers, insurers and repair shops. The report draws from 300 […]
Toyota, Lexus Approve Hunter’s ADAS Alignment and Calibration System
Toyota Motor Corp. and Lexus have approved Hunter Engineering’s Ultimate ADAS alignment and calibration system for use in their North American dealer and collision repair networks, the company announced Sept. 19. The approvals bring Hunter’s total original equipment manufacturer endorsements to seven. Honda, Acura, Nissan, Infiniti and Subaru previously approved the system. Hunter said it […]
UVeye Launches AI Inspection Technology for Commercial Truck, Bus Fleets
UVeye announced it is expanding its automated inspection systems to commercial fleets, including Class 6-8 trucks and buses in the United States and United Kingdom. The company’s drive-through inspection systems use artificial intelligence to scan vehicles and identify mechanical issues, tire problems and exterior damage. The technology has previously been used by automotive dealerships, original […]
University of the Aftermarket Foundation Awards Over $700,000 in Student Scholarships
The University of the Aftermarket Foundation distributed 368 scholarships worth more than $700,000 for the 2025-26 academic year. Recipients are enrolled in two-year colleges, four-year universities or accredited automotive vocational programs. Most students are training to become mechanical, collision or heavy-duty repair technicians, while others pursue degrees in engineering, business, supply chain and information technology. […]
U.S. Commercial Auto Insurance Segment Reported Underwriting Losses of $4.9 Billion Last Year
Commercial auto has generated underwriting losses for 14 straight years. The U.S. commercial auto insurance line continues to burden the overall property and casualty (P/C) industry, accounting for more than $10 billion in net underwriting losses over the past two years, according to a new AM Best report. The Best’s Market Segment Report, Stuck in […]
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