The reasons behind soaring repair prices: OEM materials, technicians, vehicle types & more
— September 13, 2022Every body shop has likely been feeling the force of inflationary pressures and increased repair costs
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Federal bill touted to curb inflation opposed by more than 70 business associations
— August 15, 2022Federal legislation passed last week by Congress has the potential to threaten small and family-owned
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CIC: Possible solutions for shops to consider when tackling costs from inflationary pressures
— July 28, 2022The Collision Industry Conference (CIC)’s Parts & Materials Committee followed up on its initial
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APCIA: Commercial insurance rates continue up due to inflation, COVID-19, natural disasters & cybercrime
— June 1, 2022The American Property Casualty Insurance Association (APCIA)’s latest report examines how and why
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LKQ continues to face supply chain issues, CEO says choosing to ‘play offense’ to inflation has its benefits
— May 2, 2022During LKQ’s April 28 Q1 earnings call, President and CEO Nick Zarcone said supply chain transport
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UPDATE CIC panel: Rising costs for shops continue to outstrip reimbursements
— April 19, 2022Based on data presented during the Collision Industry Conference (CIC)’s meeting last week by its
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Third-party report on rising costs offers repairers, insurers data for labor rate discussions
— March 10, 2022National AutoBody Research (NABR) has compiled a special report on financial pressures affecting body
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A disconnect on labor rates and the cost of doing business
— March 3, 2022Insurance companies have cited the significant effects of inflation and other expenses on their cost
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Total loss vehicles disguised with clean titles: What that means for the repair industry & consumer safety
— January 28, 2022Three speakers shared each of their unique perspectives about the impact of rising total loss claims
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Inflation: What are the causes & how should shops plan ahead?
— January 17, 2022Supply chain issues go hand in hand with increased costs – that’s a given that repairers and business
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