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Mike Anderson to Keynote 2023 PBES Conference
Anderson will share updates on the current PBE industry and also reveal results from his “Who Pays for What?” survey.
Over 70% of Shops Being Paid for OEM Post-Crash Safety Inspections
The latest “Who Pays for What?” survey indicates that 38% of shops are paid for OEM post-crash safety inspections “always” or “most of the time”, and about an equal percentage are paid at least “some of the time.”
Survey: More Shops Being Paid for Clearing Customer Data
According to the latest “Who Pays for What?” survey, more collision repair facilities are getting paid for the labor to erase personal data for a customer whose vehicle has been declared a total loss.
Survey: More Shops Being Paid for Protecting Vehicle Interior
The “Who Pays for What?” surveys over seven years continue to find an increasing percentage of shops are billing for — and being paid — for this procedure by the eight largest auto insurers.
Survey Shows 73% of Body Shops Use ALLDATA for OEM Info
A recent survey from Collision Advice showed that ALLDATA continues to be the most popular choice among body shops for researching OEM repair information and procedures.
Survey: More Shops Getting Paid for Masking During Priming
Approximately 45% of shops today say they’re paid always or most of the time for masking during priming.
Survey: More Body Shops Being Paid for Total Loss Admin Fees
In 2021, a strong majority of shops (72%) said they are paid always, or most of the time, when they bill for this work.
Survey: Who Gets Paid for Destructive Weld Testing?
“Who Pays for What?” survey finds continued increase in shops billing (and being paid) to set up and perform destructive weld testing.
Survey: Who Gets Paid for Drain, Refill Fuel Tanks?
Almost three in 10 shops (29%) overall acknowledge they have never sought to be paid for drain and refill fuel tank.
