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Auto Glass Week
This year’s Auto Glass Week is in San Antonio, Texas, inviting industry leaders to com
CARSTAR National Conference
The CARSTAR National Conference 2022 is an event hosted by North America’s largest premier network of independently owned and operated collision repair facilities.
Charged for Success: Understanding EV Trends and Their Impact
Sales of electric vehicles (EVs) grew by 85 percent in 2021 while sales of light-duty vehicles increased by just 3 percent over the same period. As more consumers embrace EVs and more automakers promise an all-electric line-up, insurers and repairers must prepare for dramatic changes to the way they manage collision claims.
Average Length of Rental for Repairable Vehicles: Q1 2022
The first quarter of 2022 saw average Length of Rental (LOR) for collision replacement-related rentals increase 4.9 days when compared to 2021. This nearly five-day increase continues the trend of unprecedented industry increases, including an almost four (3.9) day increase in the fourth quarter of 2021.
Beneva Selects Mitchell to Streamline Claims Management
Canadian insurer will leverage the company’s advanced technology to help simplify automotive claims processing and expedite settlement
Episode 7: Painting a New Picture: Automotive Coatings and Their Impact on Repair
Think that paint color doesn’t affect a vehicle’s performance and Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS)? Think again! Jeff Wildman, manager of OEM and industry relations at BASF, joins host Ryan Mandell to discuss the latest trends in automotive coatings, how they impact collision repair and why OEM procedures are critical—especially when it comes to paint.