As the first collision industry information provider to sign a data licensing agreement with Rivian, Mitchell is proud to be a Platinum Sponsor of the 2024 Certified Collision Network Summit. The Mitchell team will be on-hand to demonstrate how repair shops can leverage Mitchell’s cloud-based estimating and Mitchell Cloud Estimating TruckMax to access OEM repair information for Rivian vehicles. With an abundance of presentations and networking opportunities, this event will help attendees enhance their knowledge of Rivian vehicles and the tools and technology used to repair them.
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Decrease in Used Electric Vehicle Prices Coincides with an Increase in Total Loss Claims
Mitchell today released its Q1 2024 trends report: Plugged-In: EV Collision Insights. This quarter’s report provides an update on EV total loss frequency, which has risen since late last year as the price of used EVs has fallen. In the U.S. and Canada, EV total loss rates were 9.93% and 7.48% respectively—an increase of approximately 8% from Q4 2023 and 30% from Q3 2023 in both regions.
Fix Network Canada National Conference 2024
Fix Network Canada’s 2024 National Conference is a premier gathering for its insurance partners, suppliers, franchisees and other industry professionals. The event begins with an engaging expo, followed by days filled with keynote presentations, insightful panels and networking opportunities.
Midwest Collision Repair Trade Show 2024
The Midwest Collision Repair Trade Show & Conference rallies the five active Midwest state associations to deliver an exclusive event for collision repair professionals in Kansas City. At the show, business owners, managers and staff are encouraged to attend educational presentations hosted by notable voices in the industry and engage in hands-on projects and trainings to expand their knowledge.
Episode 11: Banking on the Automotive Aftermarket
Shop consolidation. Vehicle complexity. Rising repair costs. All these factors can affect investment strategy in the automotive aftermarket. Steve Huntzinger, co-founder of Dunham Lane Capital Partners, joins the podcast to highlight the opportunities and challenges impacting both the automotive collision industry and its investors.
Current Used Vehicle Market Conditions: Q1 2024
Spring appears to have sprung in the wholesale market, as average prices jumped another four percent month-over-month in February and have continued to rise significantly in March. Retail used vehicle and CPO sales also showed February increases.