The Washington Senate passed a right-to-appraisal bill to the House following debate on the floor Friday. SB5721 would require insurance policies to include a provision that gives policyholders the right to an appraisal to resolve [...]
Two alleged insurance fraud lawsuits filed by a former Safelite AutoGlass employee against the company have been settled for $31 million. According to the second amended California complaint, Safelite allegedly produced false and misleading bills [...]
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) recently issued a safety notice on the increased circulation of counterfeit and substandard safety devices. Examples include air bag inflators, air bag modules, [...]
The new electric Volvo ES90, which is slated for production this year, will be equipped with Luminar technology. Over the past decade, Luminar, a global automotive technology company, says it has built an advanced hardware [...]
American Honda’s newest Body Repair News highlights new body and vehicle technologies that may affect repairs on its 2026 Passport Series. John Peixoto, American Honda Wholesale Marketing assistant manager, refers to the documents as hidden [...]
The Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) has posted its latest “Kool Tools” video in the annual series that highlights tools and resources discovered during the SEMA Show. The SCRS Education Committee compiles the list. [...]
Caliber Collision’s Technician Apprentice Program (TAP) has graduated its 2,000th repairer, reaching a milestone not only for the company but for the industry, according to Eddie Hightower, Caliber’s senior vice president for sustainability and social [...]
The Women’s Industry Network (WIN) has announced the slate of honorees being recognized as 2025 Most Influential Women (MIW), including Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) Board Member Erin Solis. Solis, Square One Systems/Coyote Vision [...]
Amid fires in the Carolinas and following extensive damage in Southern California, 3M has shared guidance with Repairer Driven News on properly removing ash residue from vehicle surfaces. A technical bulletin from 3M is forthcoming. [...]
Maryland Acting Insurance Administration (MIA) Commissioner Marie Grant told a Senate committee Wednesday that the administration stands behind a bill to regulate how auto insurers use private passenger vehicle telematic systems, including prohibiting data as [...]
