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.
NTSB: NHTSA Data on ADAS Systems Should be Standardized
NTSB Chair Jennifer Homendy said data recently released by NHTSA on ADAS and automated driving systems is a welcome first step in NHTSA’s efforts to protect the public from potential safety risks involving these systems.
CIECA to Offer Webinar on Data Sharing
CIECA’s next CIECAST webinar, “Data Sharing in the Collision Industry and its Unintended Consequences,” is scheduled for May 24 at 2 pm EST.
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.
Vehicle Calibration: Committing In-House
So you want to bring calibration in-house. Before you do, there are a lot of questions you need to ask yourself.
Data Detectives: AirPro Diagnostics Unlocks the Mysteries of ADAS
By Joel Gausten Anyone who turns the key to the door of a body shop these days is fully aware that automotive technology is accelerating at a mind-boggling pace ─ especially when it comes to ADAS diagnostics and calibrations. Many facilities find it overwhelming to stay abreast of the equipment, training and expertise necessary to
Measuring Today’s Vehicles
As vehicle construction advances, it’s more important than ever to return a vehicle structure as close as possible to factory specs.
Edmunds Says 15.2 Million New Vehicles Will Be Sold in 2022
Edmunds analysts note that this would represent a 1.2% increase from their estimate of 15 million new vehicle sales in 2021.
Survey: 78% of Vehicle-Owning Voters Support Right to Repair
The survey was conducted by the CAR Coalition, comprised of independent automotive parts and repair companies, associations and insurers committed to preserving consumer choice and affordable vehicle repair.
ADAS Quick Reference Now Part of ALLDATA Repair and Collision
ALLDATA’s latest update makes it easy for repairers to instantly access ADAS information, direct from the OEMs.
