A new advisory ruling from the Massachusetts Auto Damage Appraiser Licensing Board (ADALB) reminds appraisers of the timeframes under state regulations for original, supplemental, and…
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Representatives of StoredTech took Collision Industry Conference (CIC) meeting attendees through the minutes, hours, days, weeks, and months of a fictional auto repair shop owner…
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One in five automotive professionals experience a mental health condition, Andy Tylka told audience members at the Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) open board…
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Imagine picking up your vehicle from a repair facility and finding out there are glass shards in the vents, or waiting 20 months with little…
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A lawsuit against State Farm over alleged undervaluation of total loss vehicles has reached the United States Supreme Court. “[T]he only thing policyholders were ‘owed’…
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One of the greatest calibration myths is that there is an easy solution to finding all the calibrations needed to repair a vehicle, according to…
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The Oklahoma House passed an amended bill Thursday that will cap storage fees for total loss vehicles at $39 for gas vehicles and $125 a…
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The Collision Industry Conference (CIC) Repair Process & Procedures Committee discussed the clearcoat operations that ensure a seamless, durable, and warrantied finish during CIC’s most…
Editor’s note: This article has been updated to include a response from BASF. According to Bloomberg News and Reuters, BASF has made plans to sell…
Three of the top five models most likely to get in a crash in the U.S. in 2024 are electric vehicles, according to data compiled…
Research results from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety (FTS) suggest that interactive in-vehicle training may be a “promising” approach for drivers to better learn…
From standardizing procedures to advancing education, training, advocacy, and exploring new business models, the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) and MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers (MEMA) recently…
