A bill has been filed in Nebraska to add structurally totaled vehicles to the state’s list of vehicles that require a salvage title and would require repairers to follow OEM procedures. LB 782 defines a [...]
The auto repair industry has reached an inflection point as it struggles to remain profitable amid tech shortages and supply chain backlogs, a consultant says. “Make no mistake: the industry has reached an economic breaking [...]
The California Autobody Association (CAA)’s latest labor rate survey results, as of Jan. 1, show aluminum, carbon fiber, and fiberglass work to be the most expensive though rates in all seven collision repair categories vary [...]
As technicians turn to new tools to protect vehicles from catalytic converter thefts, a newly filed Minnesota bill aims to discourage the costly stolen parts from being resold. Introduced this month, HF 30 would require [...]
Tesla CEO Elon Musk said earlier this week during the company’s 2022 Q4 earnings call that Teslas are beginning to have cheaper collision repairs and are now less expensive to purchase. Lower repair costs come [...]
Honda is launching a new business unit to accelerate its electric vehicle (EV) business as it struggles to compete with more established players in the space. The structural shift will “further strengthen and accelerate Honda’s [...]
Experts are renewing calls for the right to appraisal in Texas, where they say unfair insurance payouts are costing families thousands and undermining safety. “The appraisal is the guardrail for indemnification,” Robert McDorman, a leading [...]
Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias and Carvana have reached a settlement agreement for the vehicle dealer to continue operating in the state. Giannoulias’ office said Tuesday Carvana admitted to violating Illinois law and agreed [...]
In its latest “Repairers Realm” web series episode, I-CAR along with Redline Detection’s Chuck Kinkade, demonstrated two electric vehicle battery enclosure tests that are required by Ford post-collision. The first step, regardless of OEM, is [...]
The ongoing technician shortage can be alleviated with a systematic approach to finding and nourishing the right talent, attendees of an online forum heard. Marc Brune, business development manager at Mentor Mentee, said stepping the [...]
