Collision Industry Conference participants last week suggested that the auto insurance industry might not be training sufficiently to evaluate repair plans for modern vehicles. Repairers…
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Society of Collision Repair Specialists Executive Director Aaron Schulenburg this month confirmed that Allstate will continue to handle third-party rental car coverage on a direct-bill…
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Noting that body shops are often asked to install used suspension components, but the topic is rarely discussed, the SCRS Education Committee last week offered…
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General Motors wholesale dealer channel collision manager John Eck this month warned body shops that parts procurement systems have emphasized the “economic side” but ignored…
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A welding supply distributor this month advised collision repairers to double-check welding and parts with dye penetrant inspection testing. “You should be doing this all…
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Insurers might be trying to combat claim severity by denying reimbursement for required repair operations, rather than address the problem where it can truly be…
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U.S. Customs on Thursday announced Philadelphia, Pa., officials seized nearly $300,000 worth of counterfeit auto parts — including many components relevant to collision repair. The shipment…
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The Society of Collision Repair Specialists on Friday announced registration had opened for the 2021 Repairer Driven Education series, which will return to an in-person…
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Toyota has rewritten its Collision Repair Information Bulletin No. 65 on clear coat to mandate body shops follow the paint manufacturer’s requirements. “To maintain vehicle…
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An Arizona couple has sued State Farm for breach of contract and a lack of good faith over the insurer’s alleged behavior on their 2013…
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