While dealership body shop sales increased in the first six months of the year, the percentage of dealers operating collision repair facilities continued to decline. According to the latest research from the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA), sales at dealership body shops exceeded $4 billion in the first half of 2024, but the percentage of […]
First Quarter Collision Repair Average Weekly Wages Up Over 8% Compared to Last Year
Employment and number of independent collision repair centers were also up in the first quarter year-over-year. An analysis of U.S. auto body repair facilities, employment and wages by state shows that collision repair employment was up in the first quarter of 2024 compared to last year. Average weekly wages were up 8% in the first […]
Collision Repair Industry Production Up in July Compared to 2023
Production in July was up year-over-year but down 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 July collision repair employment, hours worked and wages indicated production was up compared to July 2023 but down from June. Production in both June and […]
Collision Claims and Losses Down in First Quarter Compared to 2023
Quarterly collision claim counts were down for the fourth 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 continue as claims on a quarterly basis were down for four consecutive quarters compared to […]
U.S. Auto Body Repair Prices Down in July Compared to Previous Month
While auto body prices remain above last year, prices have been down on a month-over-month basis since May. The most recent government figures on inflation through July show the rate of growth of auto body repair prices is below the rate of general inflation for the fifth time this year after more than 30 months […]
Collision Repair Industry Production Sets New Record in May
Production in May was up year-over-year and 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 May collision repair employment, hours worked and wages indicated production was up compared to May 2023 and from April. Production levels in May set a new […]
U.S. Traffic Volume Up in May Compared to 2023
Traffic up compared to last year both for the month and year-to-date. Traffic volume in May increased compared to the previous year for the fourth month in a row after declining in January. Traffic volume was above last year, and it was also above May 2019 prior to the impact of the pandemic. Monthly traffic […]
Collision Repair Industry Production Up Just Under 1% in April Compared to Last Year
Production in April was up year-over-year, but down 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 April collision repair employment, hours worked and wages indicated production was up compared to April 2023, but down from March. Production levels in March had […]
U.S. Auto Body Repair Prices Down in May Compared to April
The rate of increase in auto body prices was below the increase in the national consumer price index. The most recent government figures on inflation through May show the rate of growth of auto body repair prices is below the rate of general inflation for the third time this year after more than 30 months […]
Collision Repair Industry Production Sets New Record in March
Production in March was up month-over-month and year-over-year. 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 set a new record, up compared to February and March 2023. February production had tied the […]
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