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Auto Body and Glass Repair Shops Busy with Storm Damage in South Dakota
Glass companies are also incredibly busy as the extreme wind shattered glass in hundreds of vehicles caught out in the storm. Packages filled with replacement pieces have been arriving since the storm hit on Thursday but it could still be … Continue reading
Miles Driven: December Mileage Shows Decrease from Previous Month in 2021
Americans traveled 11.2% more on roads in December 2021 than in December 2020, according to the Federal Highway Administration’s (FHA) most recent numbers. December 2021 saw 26.9 billion more vehicle miles logged than December 2020. Travel for December 2021 was … Continue reading
Tire Business to Host Livestream on ADAS Technology
Tire BusinessEditor Don Detore and longtime automotive service specialist and former tire dealer Pam Oakes will present a free livestream on the topic. Click here to read more.
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Tagged ADAS, auto glass, auto repair, auto technology, livestream, tires, windshields
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Right to Repair Legislation Introduced
Legislation has been introduced in Washington, D.C. to protect the rights of consumers and small businesses to repair vehicles “to make the same tools, parts, and documentation available to owners and independent repair providers.” The legislation would cover a variety of … Continue reading
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Tagged auto glass, auto repair, legislation, right to repair, windshield repair
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Missouri Collision Shop Sues for $10 Million in ‘Steering’ Lawsuit
In Collision Company v. State Farm, Brad Buck seeks $10 million from the auto insurance company for allegedly aggressively steering business away from his Kirksville, Miss., collision repair shop. The lawsuit also names the Missouri director of insurance and three … Continue reading
Oklahoma Auto Shops Struggle with Increased Demand, Supply Chain Issues
The threat of more winter storms is a cause for concern from auto body shops across the metro. They say hailstorms in Norman last year, plus supply chain issues, have caused a major backlog at garages across Oklahoma. Click here to read … Continue reading
Caliber Enters 40th State with Nebraska Location
As one of the nation’s leading automotive service providers, Caliber now operates in 40 states, with continued expansion planned throughout 2022. Click here to read more.
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Tagged auto glass, auto repair, auto service, Caliber, Nebraska
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UniglassPlus Carbonear Opens in Newfoundland and Labrador
Uniban celebrates the opening of UniglassPlus Carbonear at 64 Columbus Drive, Carbonear Newfoundland and Labrador, A1Y 1A6. Jordan Garland, owner of UniglassPlus Carbonear, started in the automotive industry with detailing and window tinting. He decided to open this facility after … Continue reading
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Tagged auto glass, auto repair, Labrador, Newfoundland, Uniban, UniglassPlus Carbonear, windshields
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Driven Brands Acquires Auto Glass Now for $170 Million
Driven Brands Holdings Inc., headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., acquired Auto Glass Now’s more than 75 company-operated locations in the U.S. on Dec. 30. Auto Glass Now joins Driven Brands with more than 20 years of auto glass repair, replacement and … Continue reading
U.S. Report Finds Anti-Competitive Repair Restrictions
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a report finding that product manufacturers engage in anti-competitive repair restrictions and that there is “scant evidence to support manufacturers’ justifications” for their ongoing practices. FTC found numerous types of restrictions imposed, including … Continue reading
Illinois Bill Aims to Require Customer Consent for Non-OEM Parts
Illinois Rep. Linda Chapa LaVia has introduced an amendment to the state’s Insurance Code and Automotive Collision Repair Act that would prohibit the use of non-OEM aftermarket parts in an auto repair estimate unless the customer provides written consent. The … Continue reading
Proposed Anti-Steering Amendment Clears Indiana State Senate
An Indiana bill designed to prohibit insurers and related entities from requiring an insured to use a specified auto repair shop has cleared the state Senate and is currently waiting to be heard in the House of Representatives. SB 164, … Continue reading
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Tagged auto glass, auto insurance, auto repair, insurer, steering
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Uptick in Domestic Auto Sales; Vehicle Repair and Insurance Prices Also Increase
Domestic sales for new autos experienced an uptick November to December. According to the latest figures from the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA), U.S. automotive unit retail sales increased by 6 percent, or 20,900 units, on a month-over-month basis. Year … Continue reading
Eleventh Circuit Reversal of Anti-Trust Lawsuit Encourages Progression of Similar Cases
The reinstatement of a lawsuit by five auto repair shops against insurers for violating antitrust laws has spurred more auto shops whose lawsuits have been stagnant since 2015 to follow suit. In September, the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals reversed … Continue reading
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Tagged auto insurance, auto repair, DRP, Geico, State Farm
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Lawsuit against State Farm Highlights Insurer’s Influence on Auto Repairs
“Greedy insurance companies have been bullying auto body shops into fixing damaged vehicles with unsafe practices and materials for decades,” said attorney Todd Tracy, who recently filed a lawsuit against State Farm Mutual Auto Insurance on behalf of his clients … Continue reading
Eleventh Circuit Reinstates Auto Shops’ Lawsuit Against Insurers
Five auto repair shops, who claimed several insurance companies fixed repair prices, have had their case reinstated by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit. The shops, which are located in different states throughout the country, originally had … Continue reading
Domestic Sales for New Autos Continue to Decline
Domestic sales for new autos continued to decrease from June to July. According to the latest figures from the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA), U.S. automotive unit retail sales dropped slightly by 5.8 percent, or 23,400 units, on a month-over-month … Continue reading
Lawsuit Against State Farm Could See Its Day in Court
The lawsuits Matthew and Marcia Seebachan recently dismissed against State Farm for its alleged role in influencing an auto repair not up to OEM specifications may be resurrected at a later date. The couple recently dropped their respective lawsuits for … Continue reading
N.C. House Bill to Repeal Tax Could Reduce Cost of Auto Repairs, Other Services
N.C. House Bill to Repeal Tax Could Reduce Cost of Auto Repairs, Other Services
SuperGlass Windshield Repair Gains New Franchisee
SuperGlass Windshield Repair has named Jon Lutz as a new franchisee in Summerville, S.C. Continue reading
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Tagged AGRR, auto repair, automotive glass, David Casey, glassBYTEs, Jon Lutz, SuperGlass Windshield Repair, windshields
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