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From the Magazine: Collision repair at a crossroads

Auto Service World

Now, 2024 was an unusual year with one of the mildest winters recorded in recent history. Insurance claims, arguably the largest driver of revenue, were down which directly impacted collision topline. The integration of OEM-certified ADAS repair programs will differentiate shops poised to handle these intricate systems.

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EV collision trends and cost disparities continue to rise

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Repairable battery electric vehicles (BEVs) tend to sustain more rear-end damage, are costlier to repair and take longer to get back on the road compared to internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles, according to Mitchells Q3 2024 Plugged-In: EV Collision Insights report. per cent) than BEVs (25.88

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Body Shop EV Repair

Tomorrow's Technician

In 2024, Hertz decided to sell off many of its electric vehicles (EVs). They also expressed concerns about the lack of collision shops willing to repair EVs and the lengthy period the vehicles would be out of service. One of the main reasons cited was that people kept crashing them.

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EV total loss claims soar as prices fall

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As electric vehicle prices fall, total loss claims rise. That’s the key finding of the latest report from Mitchell, a technology and information provider for the property and casualty claims and collision repair industries. More than 89% of EV repairs use OEM parts, compared to 65% for ICEs.

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CCC Report Analyzes Labor Pressures, Vehicle Complexity

Tomorrow's Technician

CCC) announced it has published its 2024 Crash Course Report, which indicates that increasing vehicle complexity, combined with rising labor costs and shortages, are placing persistent pressure on both insurers and repairers. Electric vehicle (EV) repairs: EVs are becoming more common in repair assessments.

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Body Shop EV Repair

AutoSuccess

In 2024, Hertz decided to sell off many of its electric vehicles (EVs). They also expressed concerns about the lack of collision shops willing to repair EVs and the lengthy period the vehicles would be out of service. One of the main reasons cited was that people kept crashing them.

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ASE Education Foundation Updates Standards for EV Training

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The ASE Education Foundation has recently revised its accreditation standards for truck and collision repair training programs, specifically focusing on tasks, tools and equipment related to high-voltage (HV) systems, including those found on electric vehicles and hybrids.

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