A bill in Texas aimed at vehicle collision repair safety following OEM repair procedures has made it to the House Committee on Insurance for the third time where, in previous legislative sessions, it was recommended [...]
Federal reserve data indicates that young adults are struggling to build wealth, with millennials holding just 2% of the nation’s riches. The latest federal figures reflect a troubling trend that’s been observed for years: young [...]
Two new members and one incumbent have joined the Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) board. Michael Giarrizzo Jr., president and CEO of DCR Systems, Andrew Batenhorst, body shop manager at Pacific BMW Collision Center, [...]
The insurance commissioners for North Carolina and Virginia covered on Wednesday what they can and can’t do when it comes to collision claims, and highlighted how the collision repair industry can help educate policyholders on [...]
Cost is the biggest barrier preventing small businesses from offering health insurance to their employers, according to a newly-released survey. The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) said in its assessment that small businesses are [...]
The Alliance for Automotive Innovation (AAI) has filed a brief covering how testimony from Aaron Lowe, on behalf of Auto Care Association (ACA), backs up their argument that ACA “stands at the center” of its [...]
I-CAR has released the first in a series of recent articles about how to determine if a fastener, clip, or part can be reused. One-time-use fasteners/parts are specific items that cannot be reused after they [...]
When properly used and installed, car seats can dramatically reduce a child’s chances of injury or death in a car accident. Collision repairers can play a role in keeping little ones safe through workshops, advocacy, [...]
A recruiting consultant who focuses on matching the collision repair industry with talent says shops are making several missteps when recruiting technicians. Chris Lawson, founder of Technician Find, appeared on a recent Mind Wrench podcast [...]
The skilled worker shortage isn’t just making technicians hard to come by–it’s also creating a shortage of collision repair instructors. It’s a reality Laura Garcia-Moreyra, an automotive technology instructor at Northern Virginia Community College (NVCC), [...]
