Nissan: Improper bumper refinishing could degrade ADAS

Nissan has issued a new position statement, entitled “ARIYA Bumper Refinishing Requirements,” which seems to broadly caution that improper repairs, excessive paint thickness, and bumpers that are painted more than once “may result in system [...]

2023-01-03T08:02:13-05:00January 3rd, 2023|RDN News Feed|

Tech recruitment CEO shares tips on attracting shop talent

In a recent episode of Aftermarket Radio Network’s “Remarkable Results Radio” podcast, Technician Find CEO Christopher T. Lawson shared some approaches shops can take in today’s market to find and hire automotive technicians. While Lawson’s [...]

2023-01-02T07:32:38-05:00January 2nd, 2023|RDN News Feed|

US states mandate EV use & plan to build up charging infrastructure

Several states across the U.S. are ramping up efforts to boost electric vehicle (EV) use and Georgia, in particular, is working on building its charging infrastructure. The Georgia Recorder reports that the Georgia Public Service [...]

2023-01-02T07:32:08-05:00January 2nd, 2023|RDN News Feed|

Former Iowa body shop owner ordered to pay $7.2 million for fraud, trade practices violations

A judge has ordered a former Lawton, Iowa body shop to pay nearly $7.2 million to an Indiana car owner for breaching contracts and committing fraud. William “Bill” Oesterle, of Indianapolis, sued The Healey Werks [...]

2022-12-30T08:02:51-05:00December 30th, 2022|RDN News Feed|

Nissan unveils ‘Ambition 2030’ vision, concept cars

Nissan Motor Co. has unveiled “Nissan Ambition 2030” — the automaker’s new long-term vision “for empowering mobility and beyond.” Over the next 10 years, Nissan plans to deliver “exciting” electrified vehicles and technological innovations while [...]

2022-12-30T08:02:20-05:00December 30th, 2022|RDN News Feed|

DEG Estimating Tips: Get the know-how on imperfect replacement parts, P-page access & more

Three recent Database Enhancement Gateway (DEG) Estimating Tips cover how to add an overhaul door mirror feature in Audatex, how to handle stamping or molding defects in replacement parts through CCC, and how to access [...]

2022-12-29T08:02:43-05:00December 29th, 2022|RDN News Feed|

Adjusters in 3 states accuse carriers of changing estimates, fraud

Several adjusters recently told Florida’s House Commerce Committee that insurance carriers changed their estimates on damaged houses, which the committee chairman said should be investigated by the state attorney general since that’s an accusation of [...]

2022-12-29T08:02:12-05:00December 29th, 2022|RDN News Feed|

NHTSA investigating 2 more suspected ADAS-related Tesla fatalities, Tesla says its features aren’t fraudulent

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is investigating two more fatalities allegedly related to Tesla’s driver assistance features. According to Reuters and other news outlets, one crash happened on Nov. 24 and involved eight [...]

2022-12-28T10:02:41-05:00December 28th, 2022|RDN News Feed|

CCC’s Susanna Gotsch shares data trends repairers should keep an eye on

CCC Intelligent Solutions Industry Analytics Senior Director Susanna Gotsch will retire at the end of the year after 30 years with the company. Repairer Driven News caught up with her to discuss what data and [...]

2022-12-28T08:02:44-05:00December 28th, 2022|RDN News Feed|
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