UPDATED: Amendments to NJ law could benefit repairers
— December 29, 2021Amendments to the proposed New Jersey Insurance Fair Conduct Act may help body shops in the state with insurance company dealings. While the New Jersey…
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5 tips from SCRS, DEG & Mike Anderson: Core charge, seatbelt inspections, virtual interactions, pre-diagnostic alignment & extend clear coat
— December 27, 2021The five most recent “Quick Tips” videos released by the Society of Collision Repair Specialists since Nov. 18 contain some important reminders and explanations that…
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January CIC meeting includes supply chain issues discussion; Repairers encouraged to share thoughts, solutions
— December 27, 2021An issue likely familiar for more than a year now to repairers is long wait times on parts and materials. That’s a topic the Collision…
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SEMA launches new virtual education website
— December 27, 2021The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) and Society for Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) have the auto industry covered with educational materials online. SEMA recently launched…
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New greenhouse emissions standards likely will increase lightweighting
— December 23, 2021With the release of the Environmental Protection Agency’s new greenhouse gas emissions standards collision repairers will likely see additional changes in the materials OEMs use…
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Hyundai releases IONIQ 5 ahead of earlier model recalls
— December 23, 2021Touted by Hyundai as a “breakthrough SUV,” Senior Group Manager Michael Stewart tells RDN the newly released IONIQ 5 is “completely new from the ground…
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GM rolls out new EVs with Ultium Platform, touts it as foundation for ‘all-electric future’
— December 21, 2021General Motors has begun rolling out its GMC HUMMER EV Edition 1 pickup and BrightDrop EV600 light commercial vehicle, both built on the Ultium Platform. Ultium’s dedicated EV…
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GM, Lucid, Rivian executives discuss repair guidance for EVs in OEM Summit at 2021 SEMA Show
— December 7, 2021As collision repair becomes increasingly complex because of new sensor and camera system technologies, car manufacturers want to ensure collision repair technicians have the proper…
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