How Your Auto Body Shop’s Compliance Score Can Save You Money and Bring More Work
In the end, running a compliant business that follows the rules will pay off on many levels.
Do Auto Body Shops Work for Consumers or Insurance Companies?
Repairers often believe they’re repairing a consumer’s vehicle but being paid by the insurer. This mentality is not only wrong but can be extremely harmful – not only to the repairer, but also to the vehicle owner and the collision repair industry at-large.
Auto Insurance Rates Headed Higher for Some Nevada Drivers
When Nevada Senate Bill 308 takes effect on July 1, auto insurance premiums will go up for about one-third of Nevada vehicle owners, according to data from the Nevada Division of Insurance.
Hawaii Bill Would Forbid Insurance Carriers from Charging More for OEM Parts
Hawaii state Rep. Roy Takumi has introduced a bill that would prohibit insurance carriers from charging additional fees when OEMs recommend the use of original parts to repair collision-damaged vehicles.
Michigan Lawmakers Unveil Bill Package to Repeal State’s No-Fault Auto Insurance System
State Rep. Beau LaFave and other members of the Michigan House have unveiled an eight-bill package that would repeal the state’s unpopular no-fault auto insurance system.
Bill Aimed at Repealing Florida’s No-fault Auto Insurance System Advances in Senate
The bill, which would require vehicle owners to buy bodily injury coverage, was opposed by insurance representatives who predicted premiums and lawsuits would increase, reported the Sun Sentinel.
Auto Insurance Fraud Scam: Brothers Arrested in California
The alleged scam involved more than 20 individuals and 18 staged collisions, netting conspirators $210,000 in fraudulent auto insurance claims, according to the California Department of Insurance.
California Autobody Shop Owner Sentenced to Six Years in Prison for Insurance Fraud
Hani Abujudeh, 55, of Rancho Cucamonga, Calif., the leader of an auto insurance fraud scheme, was sentenced to six years in state prison, according to authorities.
U.S. Drivers Worried About Hackers Seizing Control of Autonomous Vehicles
As cars and trucks move toward a more autonomous future, Americans are highly polarized as to whether to accept or reject them on the road, according to a study by American International Group.
Collision Repairers Give High Marks to Regional Auto Insurers
Smaller, lesser-known insurers received the highest marks from collision repairers asked to grade the auto insurers’ claims practices in the 2017 CRASH Network “Insurer Report Card.”
