Alabama House Introduces Anti-Steering Legislation
The Alabama House Banking and Insurance Committee is considering a bill that will outlaw insurer steering. Last month, Mac Gipson (R-Prattville) introduced House Bill 63, which “would expressly prohibit an insurer from requiring as a condition of payment of a claim that repairs be performed by a specific repair shop and would provide penalties for
Maryland Body Shop Sues State Farm, Allstate Over Steering
Total Recon Auto Center is accusing the insurers of leading an “intentional, malicious campaign” against the repair center, which is an independent Tesla-certified shop.
What You Need to Know About the 1963 Consent Decree
You’ve probably heard that the Department of Justice is considering terminating the 1963 Consent Decree – which means you’ve probably asked yourself, is it even worth all the hullabaloo?
A Tale of Steering…on the Automotive Service Side
Read about one of our colleague’s experiences with steering on the automotive service side.
Auto Body Industry Regulations: Getting Your Voice Heard
Getting involved politically is not an option for collision repairers. Because of the necessary interaction with insurers, there are always going to be hundreds if not thousands of suggested changes to industry laws which can have a significant effect on their bottom line.
California Insurers Bemoan State’s New Collision Repair Labor Rates
Two trade associations representing California auto insurers assert that new collision repair regulations are adding to the “skyrocketing repair costs” in the state, and warn that insurers will have no choice but to pass those costs on to consumers.
Collision Industry Advocate Mike Causey Wins N.C. Insurance Commissioner Race
Causey, a consumer advocate, lobbyist and former BodyShop Business contributor, has won the state insurance commissioner’s race with 50.43 percent of the vote.
North Carolina General Assembly Introduces Auto Body Shop Licensing Bill
Senate Bill 454 would make it a Class 3 misdemeanor for an unlicensed motor vehicle repair facility or collision estimator to conduct business in the state after Dec. 1, 2015.
Discussions on Labor Rate Surveys and Steering to be Held in California
The purpose of the discussions is to provide interested and affected persons an opportunity to present statements or comments regarding the contemplated regulations.
Consumer Protection and Vehicle Safety Bill Introduced in Michigan House of Representatives
Northern Michigan Body Shop Association believes legislation will result in safe and proper vehicle repairs with no interference from insurers.