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Rhode Island DBR Issues Auto Body Bulletin on Best Practices, Enforcement Trends

April 24, 2026 By CollisionWeek Editor

Documentation gaps in final repair bills and total loss handling are among 2024 complaint trends cited by Rhode Island regulators, who also urge collision repair facilities to strengthen technician training, repair documentation and licensing compliance. The Rhode Island Department of Business Regulation (DBR) has issued Auto Body Bulletin Number 2026-01, summarizing best practices and enforcement […]

Filed Under: Feature Tagged With: Best Practices, Licensing, Regulations, Rhode Island

I-CAR Publishes Best Practice for High-Voltage Disconnecting Procedure

September 8, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (I-CAR) announced the official release of the Electric Vehicle (EV) Best Practice guide for a High-Voltage Disconnecting Procedure. Information on the procedure, including links to downloadable documents are available online. The document is designed to complement OEM repair procedures, providing guidance for technicians in this extremely important area […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Best Practices, Electric Vehicles, I-CAR, OEM Repair Procedures

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