An Illinois association leader explains how the state's new law got passed, while shops describe walking customers through appraisal.
Plus, Hunter adds Bosch remote diagnostics to ADASLink, and NABC Recycled Rides gifts four vehicles to veterans.
The St. Petersburg dealership's collision center replaced hours of procedure research with a repair planning tool built for how body shops actually document a file.
Standardizing on one paint line creates maximum flexibility, backed by support and training that helps grow the business.
The two-store operation outgrew its first in-house calibration setup, then opened a dedicated center serving both shops.
The federal price index for auto insurance declined for a fourth straight month in August, while repair prices kept climbing.
The court said State Farm never produced the survey it cited to support its payment.
Replacing compressed air with an HVLP electric system cut toner use by 35% in the first month.
New rule sets standards for vehicle inspections, repair estimates, appraisals, and total-loss settlements.
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