Honda is recalling more than 300,000 vehicles in the U.S. that were manufactured without a seat belt rivet securing the quick connector and wire plate. The OEM said in a National Highway Safety Traffic Safety [...]
AirPro Diagnostics is now a Ford-authorized calibration service provider within the Ford Certified Collision Network (FCCN) and Ford Certified Glass Network (FCGN). Ford has not endorsed any specific AirPro tools. “This approval is yet another [...]
Be deliberate and persistent and if it isn’t broken, break it. That’s what Opus IVS ADAS Services Vice President Frank Terlep believes is the “formula for success” for collision repair small businesses. He shared his [...]
The Canadian Apprenticeship Forum (CAF) says it has secured $100,000 that will help advance women in the skilled trades. The funding from the Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) will be spent on creating more “equitable [...]
A U.S. district judge has dismissed a lawsuit against Tesla that alleged the automaker restricted its repairs and OEM-compatible parts because of the power it has in the U.S. electric vehicle (EV) market. The anti-trust [...]
A recent report from Actuarial Review cites data analysts and Carfax as stating that auto insurers don’t have much of a choice in raising rates because of inflation, COVID-19 pandemic effects, and state regulations. Total [...]
AkzoNobel says a recent gathering in the Netherlands led to the formation of several teams focused on reducing the collision repair industry’s environmental impact. The paints and performance company said that a 24-hour event last [...]
Survey results released by AAA earlier this month indicate more than half of respondents aren’t convinced electric vehicles (EVs) are worth purchasing when battery range and cost are considered while S&P Global Mobility found nearly [...]
Just like with collision repairs, repair facilities are liable for advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) calibrations as soon as they touch the car. That’s one of many tips a panel of ADAS center owners shared [...]
A Reuters investigation has uncovered concerns with Tesla’s branded insurance, alleging some drivers have waited several months for claims payouts. In a wire service feature published last week, some Tesla drivers alleged that they encountered [...]
