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Collision Repair Magazine: Insurer exec tells CCIF OEM procedures should be done — just explain, document it
— February 12, 2016

A Canadian vendor manager backed the idea of repairers following OEM procedures during an insurer panel
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Fla. auto body, glass shops should watch new homeowner’s AOB bills
— February 11, 2016

Body and glass shops definitely should keep an eye on new legislation to revamp the homeowner’s
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WFTS: Fla. driver, GEICO, dispute whether damage was new crash or inadequate collision repair
— February 11, 2016

A Florida woman has told a television news station that a GEICO direct repair shop inadequately handled
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Auto body shops make their case to 11th Court of Appeals, say Fla. judge was too strict in dismissal
— February 10, 2016

Arguing that a Florida court exceeded its authority and applied too high a standard in dismissing their
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Hyundai launches ad campaign against non-OEM parts
— February 10, 2016

Right on the heels of the PARTS Act hearing in Congress, Hyundai on Wednesday formally announced a new
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Replacement emblem on some 2015 Toyotas leaps in price — but could save your life
— February 10, 2016

Some late-model Toyota Avalons, Camrys and Highlanders with certain advanced safety options see the
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Mitchell: Study finds new OEM parts growing beyond inflation on 2010-15 Camrys, Malibus
— February 9, 2016

Parts costs — not labor rates — are the factor driving higher collision repair costs, Mitchell
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Mississippi bill would bar any auto body shop rate above national average
— February 9, 2016

As if Mississippi law allowing insurers to pay only an area’s lowest price for a repair wasn’t
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Rep. Collins: ‘Major leap of faith’ insurers would pass PARTS Act savings to customers
— February 8, 2016

House subcommittee members asked witnesses Tuesday if allowing aftermarket manufacturers to legally copy
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Auto claims ‘excellence’ in Allstate 2016 profitability playbook, but may take a backseat to ad cuts, rate increases
— February 5, 2016

Allstate sees 2015’s higher collision severity and frequency rates continuing into 2016, and
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