While production was down year-over-year, it was flat compared to March. An analysis of the latest data released from the U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) covering the preliminary April collision repair employment, hours worked and wages indicated production was down compared to April last year but flat compared to March. Monthly […]
Backyard Competition: U.S. Collision Repair Non-Employers Reported Record Revenue in 2023
Small collision repairers in the U.S. without employees reported record revenue for the second consecutive year. The number of smaller collision repairers, those without payroll, grew for the second year in a row across the U.S. according to the latest government statistics. In this report, we take a look at those individuals who have reported […]
Collision Repair Industry Production Down in March Compared to Last Year
While production was down year-over-year, it was projected up over February. An analysis of the latest data released from the U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) covering the preliminary March collision repair employment, hours worked and wages indicated production was up compared to February but down compared to the previous year. Monthly […]
Collision Claims and Losses Continued Down Trend in Fourth Quarter of 2024 Compared to Previous Year
Quarterly collision claim counts were down for the seventh quarter in a row compared to the previous year. The latest available Fast Track Monitoring system data from the Independent Statistical Service Inc. (ISS) showed that the decline in collision claims continued as claims on a quarterly basis were down for the seventh consecutive quarter compared […]
U.S. Traffic Volume Down in February Compared to 2024
Year-to-date and rolling 12-month traffic through February, however, are up over last year. Traffic volume in February was down slightly in the U.S. overall as winter weather events impacted travel in some regions mid-month. Travel for the month of February is estimated at 237.3 billion vehicle miles nationwide according to the most recent data released […]
Collision Repair Industry Production Down in February Compared to Last Year
While production was down year-over-year, it was up slightly month-over-month. An analysis of the latest data released from the U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) covering the preliminary February collision repair employment, hours worked and wages indicated production was up compared to January but down compared to the previous year. Monthly production […]
Dealership Body Shop Sales at Record Levels in 2024
The percentage of dealers operating collision repair facilities was up slightly after six years of declines. According to the latest research from the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA), the percentage of dealerships operating on-site body shops was up in 2024 and reported record sales levels. The increase in the dealership body shop population follows six […]
Collision Repair Industry Production Up in December Versus Previous Month
While production was up month-over-month it was flat compared to December 2024. Overall production for the full year was down slightly from 2023. An analysis of the latest data released from the U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) covering the preliminary December collision repair employment, hours worked and wages indicated production was […]
Collision Claims and Losses Continued Down Trend in Third Quarter Compared to 2023
Quarterly collision claim counts were down for the sixth quarter in a row compared to the previous year. The latest available Fast Track Monitoring system data from the Independent Statistical Service Inc. (ISS) showed that the decline in collision claims continued as claims on a quarterly basis were down for the sixth consecutive quarter compared […]
Collision Repair Industry Production Up in November Compared to Previous Year
While production was up year-over-year it was down compared to October. An analysis of the latest data released from the U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) covering the preliminary November collision repair employment, hours worked and wages indicated production was down compared to October but up from November 2023. Production in June […]
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