There are lots of ways to establish standard operating procedures and expectations within a repair facility. Michael and Todd talk through some of the ways they’ve created more awareness of expected outcomes, by [...]
The Independent Auto Glass Association (IGA) has filed an antitrust complaint against Safelite Group with the Office of Policy and Coordination Bureau of Competition following an announcement that State Farm will be switching from LYNX [...]
A new LendingTree survey shows that, of those who renewed their policies, 54% didn’t seek additional quotes at renewal, and 81% of those who considered switching by getting at least one quote ultimately decided to [...]
Axalta says that applying clearcoat to the entire panel is the traditional industry practice to restore a late model vehicle to its pre-accident condition and it is a requirement for warrantied systems supplied by the [...]
A California bill would keep collision repair shops from charging storage fees on days the business is not open, such as weekends or holidays. Assembly Member LaShae Sharp-Collins (D-79) introduced AB987 Feb. 20. It was [...]
North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey says he’s not in agreement with the state’s Rate Bureau’s proposed 23% rate increase for automobile insurance, according to a press release his office issued last week. Causey says [...]
After several years of advocacy for the mandatory right to appraisal in Texas, legislation is making promising progress with no opponent testimony on one such bill Thursday. During a Senate Committee on Business and Commerce [...]
The Oklahoma Senate passed a bill Thursday that will cap storage fees and restrict administrative charges for total loss vehicles. Oklahoma Sen. Lonnie Paxton (R-District 23), an insurance agent, introduced SB641 Feb. 3. It was [...]
Volkswagen’s Certified Collision Repair Facility (CCRF) Program auditing services will now be conducted and managed by PPG Industries, Inc. (PPG). VW, PPG, and Entegral will work together to improve efficiency and accuracy through more localized [...]
During a webinar Tuesday, asTech officials said they are focused in 2025 on giving both collision repair shops and insurance carriers visibility to scan and calibration data early in the repair process in hopes of [...]
