Recent Database Enhancement Gateway (DEG) Estimate Tips explore updates, inquiries, and questions that resulted in clarification of multiple procedures including the refinishing of brackets, calibration recommendations, the use of tape when seam sealing, the masking [...]
Two advisory firms report that while the collision repair industry is normalizing to pre-COVID conditions, vehicle repairs continue to be more complex and expensive as MSOs and private equity firms continue to sweep the market. [...]
According to a Florida law firm’s recent study, California, Texas, and Florida policyholders face the most insurance claim denials in the country. “For consumers, a denied claim can lead to significant financial strain,” states an [...]
GEICO has expanded its standardized pricing agreement for scanning and calibrations to include services by Protech Automotive Solutions, a Caliber company, according to an email sent to Auto Repair Xpress (ARX) shops recently. The insurance [...]
An upcoming Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) open board meeting will include a special session from Patrick Dorais, chief of the Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR), and Mathew Gibson, BAR program manager. The meeting [...]
Among several topics covered in the last Ford On Target magazine of 2024 are supplemental restraint system (SRS) clockspring removal and installation and an overview of how to properly anchor Mustang Mach-E SUVs. The 2024 [...]
CCC Intelligent Solutions Inc. has acquired Evolution IQ, Inc., an AI-powered platform for disability and injury claims, which CCC could eventually integrate into auto claims and the repair process. “The acquisition expands CCC’s market reach [...]
A state legislator and two automotive industry associations have taken issue with the Maine Right to Repair Working Group’s draft recommendations to amend the state’s new R2R law and carve out the responsibilities of a [...]
Hyundai Motor Group and Google have entered into a partnership that will bring Google Maps Platform to Hyundai vehicles. Kia passenger vehicles in North America will first be equipped with the Google Maps Platform’s Application [...]
USAA recently announced its rollout of CCC’s Parts Parity to all STARS network locations, according to an update sent to STARS shops. Mark Fincher, CCC vice president of product management, said in an email statement [...]
