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What Does Certified Collision Repair Mean for Your Car?

Miracle Body and Paint

One crucial aspect of this process is certified collision repair. At its core, certified repair involves auto technicians undergoing rigorous training through industry programs. Key Takeaways Certified collision repair ensures technicians are trained to industry standards.

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TechForce Report Shows Increase in Tech School Completions

Tomorrow's Technician

from 2021 to 2022, outpacing the overall U.S. The industry needs 795,000 new automotive, diesel, collision repair, aviation and avionics technicians to meet demand over the next five years (2023-2027). Diesel technicians follow at 152,000, collision repair at 110,000, and aviation and avionics still needs 68,000 new hires.

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Why Custom Paint Jobs May Be Right for Your Car After Repair

Miracle Body and Paint

A collision repair is more than just fixing the damage; it’s about restoring your vehicle’s original beauty. After a collision repair , a custom paint job can restore your vehicle’s original look. At Miracle Body and Paint, our expert technicians understand the importance of a flawless finish.

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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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EV total loss claims soar as prices fall

Auto Remarketing

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. Still, the report said, EV total loss frequency remains in line with the rates for 2021 and newer gas-powered vehicles, which ended the quarter at 9.51% in the U.S.

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CCC Report Analyzes Labor Pressures, Vehicle Complexity

Tomorrow's Technician

Key findings of Crash Course: Q1 2024 include: Auto tech transformation: The report identifies key challenges faced by the auto claims and collision repair industries in keeping pace with the industry’s tech transformation, such as increased costs associated with repairing advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) and other technology.

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Do You Want The Bad News Or Good?

Brake & Front End

from 2021 to 2022, outpacing the overall U.S. The industry needs 795,000 new automotive, diesel, collision repair, aviation and avionics technicians to meet demand over the next five years (2023-2027). The 2023 Technician Supply & Demand Report shows that the technician workforce grew by 4.3%