Privacy4Cars' Andrea Amico and CIC's Tracy Dombrowski break down shop liability risks and how to help customers clear vehicle data.
New AAA ownership-cost data lands as industry figures point to record total loss frequency and fewer small repairable claims.
CBP's Norfolk seizure of radiators and dehumidifiers points to a growing enforcement effort against auto parts fraud.
Total loss frequency hit a record 23.1% of claims in 2025. The used-vehicle values that factor into those decisions have swung unpredictably through 2026.
Three new Ford recalls span fuel system, airbag, and high-voltage battery components.
The Tech Council highlighted different technologies, but landed on the same unsolved gap.
A look at the estimating, calibration, and paint technology behind a GM-certified independent shop in the Chicago area.
Q2 2026 data also show a rising utility vehicle share, an aging fleet, and steady EV and hybrid owner loyalty.
Recent legislative activity affecting collision repair shops, from a new appraiser licensing rule in Massachusetts to a federal...
Plus, NABC Recycled Rides delivers two more refurbished vehicles, Hunter Engineering wins a MOTOR Top 20 Award, and SEMA's ADAS Symposium...
New rule sets standards for vehicle inspections, repair estimates, appraisals, and total-loss settlements.
Three new Ford recalls span fuel system, airbag, and high-voltage battery components.
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