LKQ Corporation said it has agreed to sell PGW Auto Glass, a distributor of aftermarket glass to the North American automotive sector, to private equity firm One Equity Partners (OEP). LKQ had bought PGW in [...]
Quarterly losses from hail damage have increased by as much as 24.5% in some states, as extreme weather disruptions continue to increase, CCC Intelligent Solutions reports in its 2022 Crash Course study of trends affecting [...]
An article recently posted on the homepage of Toyota’s Parts and Services website advocates for following OEM repair procedures and takes a stance against insurance companies recommending alternative parts. Written to collision repair shops, it [...]
Though the insurance industry has been quick to adopt digital claims processes, including photo estimates, customer dissatisfaction with the technology remains a significant concern, industry representatives who took part in a Reuters Events webinar agreed [...]
A recent State Farm report states catalytic converter thefts claims have increased 1,171% nationwide in a two-year period, according to News Channel 21 in Oregon, which ranks sixth in the nation for the highest number [...]
If you’re a collision repair professional who has a point of view about issues affecting the industry, the Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) would like to hear from you. SCRS is looking for feedback [...]
As construction of I-CAR’s 48,000-square-foot Chicago Technical Center (CTC) in Vernon Hills moves forward to open later this year, the organization’s tech center in Appleton, Wisconsin will also receive upgrades in 2022. “The volume of [...]
Would an OEM ever specify the use of an aftermarket or recycled part to address a recall? That’s what a representative of the Auto Care Association (ACA) seemed to be suggesting to Connecticut lawmakers during [...]
A Connecticut bill that would allow tow truck operators to require vehicle owners to sign a contract for up to 24 hours of storage is an attempt by the insurance industry to get around the [...]
State Farm ranked No. 1 among private passenger auto insurance companies in 2021, according to the National Association of Insurance Commissioners’ (NAIC) Property/Casualty Market Share report. The association’s 2021 market share data include nationwide direct [...]
