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Independent Repairers, Automakers Announce Landmark Right-to-Repair Legislation

AutoInc.

Automotive Service Association, Society of Collision Repair Specialists and Alliance for Automotive Innovation come together on SAFE Repair Act National plan includes additional protections for consumers; preserves vehicle safety, fair competition Automotive right-to-repair already exists in U.S.;

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WIN’s 2024 Scholarship Program Now Open

Tomorrow's Technician

This year, WIN also partnered with the Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF) to administer and expand its 2024 WIN Collision Repair Student Scholarships. WIN also supports collision repair instructors with access to free WIN memberships through the Pay It Forward campaign. .

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TechForce Report Shows Increase in Tech School Completions

Tomorrow's Technician

TechForce Foundation announced it has released its 2023 Technician Supply & Demand Report which shows that, for the first time in 10 years, collective completions of postsecondary automotive, collision, diesel and aviation programs have increased. Collision repair has the biggest challenge ahead with 6.7

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Unveiling the Cost Dynamics: EVs Face Higher Repair Bills Than ICE Models in Global Study

Solera

Study Overview: A Comprehensive Analysis Across 20 Countries Data Source: The study draws on Solera’s extensive global claims database, examining approximately 92,000 repair estimates from January 2021 through August 2023. Focus Model: The Hyundai Kona, awarded the 2023 Subcompact SUV Editor’s Choice by Car and Driver, U.S.,

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Matt Ebert of Crash Champions to Lead 2023 MSO Symposium

AutoInc.

Matt Ebert Matt Ebert, Founder & CEO of Crash Champions, will serve as emcee for the 2023 MSO Symposium, which will take place Monday, Oct. “As a lifelong collision repair professional and MSO founder, it’s a true privilege to serve as emcee for this year’s event.”

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Date and Location for 2023 MSO Symposium Announced

AutoInc.

This unique program provides executive-level information on current trends in the collision repair industry along with micro- and macro-economic impacts. For those interested in registering for the 2023 event, be advised that attendance is limited and you must qualify to attend.

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Keep On Rockin’ Into The New Year

Brake & Front End

As you are no doubt aware, we’ve been celebrating the RockStars of our industry throughout 2023. But what he LOVED doing, he said, was working behind the scenes in a bay, diagnosing driver complaints, slinging his wrenches, with the only praise coming from a engine roaring back to life or a brake system becoming silent once more.