Oregon Bill Would Lessen Insurer Influence on Repair Costs
The Oregon Senate is considering a bill that would lessen insurer influence on repair costs through several provisions designed to distance insurers – both figuratively and literally – from the repair process. The bill, S.B. 617, is backed by Oregonians for Safe Auto Repair (OSAR). The bill has three components stating that insurers and other
Oregon Bill Would Lessen Insurer Influence on Repair Costs
The Oregon Senate is considering a bill that would distance insurers – both figuratively and literally – from the repair process, lessening their influence on repair costs. S.B. 617, backed by Oregonians for Safe Auto Repair (OSAR), states that insurers and other third parties financially responsible for paying for repairs to a consumer’s vehicle would
Oregon Supreme Court Decision Puts Insurer on Hook for Diminished Value
The Oregon Supreme Court backed up an earlier court decision that stated an automobile insurance policyholder had the right to receive compensation for the diminished value of his collision-damaged vehicle after it had been repaired. The plaintiff asserted that the repairs made to his collision-damaged vehicle did not restore it to pre-accident condition.
Oregon Shop Accuses Progressive of Steering
A body shop in Portland, Ore., is accusing Progressive of steering after the insurer allegedly intimidated a customer into taking his vehicle to one of Progressive’s preferred shops. The customer, Ryan Behnke, first had his 2007 Silverado pickup towed to the body shop at Bruce Chevrolet in Hillsboro, Ore., where he purchased the truck. Body
50-Year-Old Oregon Shop Goes Green
Salem, Ore.-based Kadel’s Auto Collision Repair Service recently earned local publicity on www.salem-news.com for being in business for more than 50 years and earning a status as an “Eco-Logical Business.” The company, with 12 locations in the Pacific Northwest, uses waterborne paint and other methods to keep its shops “green.” Kerry Glass of Kadel’s Collision
Oregon Shops Rank Best and Worst Insurance Companies
State Farm and several smaller Northwest-based auto insurers continue to be among the best at taking care of their customers after an accident. And some of the other larger, best-known insurers – including Progressive, Allstate, Safeco and Farmers Insurance – are among the worst. That was the finding of a new survey of Oregon body
Oregon Shops Grade Insurance Companies; State Farm Ranks Best, Progressive Worst
Oregon repairers surveyed by a regional association graded insurers’ practices on how they resulted in quality repairs and customer service for drivers, and the results showed most were viewed as average. The Northwest Automotive Trades Association (NATA) sent surveys to approximately 650 repair shops in Oregon, and more than 100 responded. Respondents ranked the top
Oregon Repairers Join ‘Responsible Pushback’ Effort
More repairers have joined industry efforts to execute a “responsible pushback” against insurance companies, namely the Oregon Collision Repair Specialists (OCRS). Executive Director Edward Dahm said the newly formed statewide shop association will be offering support to those Oregon shops interested in fighting back against questionable insurer business practices. “Our state has a long history
Crash Champions Acquires Bavarian Body Works in Atlanta
The acquisition adds two high-quality collision repair centers located in Marietta and Atlanta, Ga.
Crash Champions Expands Luxury and EV Certified Repair Line
Crash Champions has announced the expansion of Crash Champions Luxe | EV Certified, a premium line of service specializing in electric vehicle and luxury OEM factory-certified repairs.