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Committed to Progress: Scott Benavidez Concludes His Tenure as ASA Chairman

AutoInc.

As Scott Benavidez, AMAM, prepares to wrap up his two-year term as chairman of the Automotive Service Association’s (ASA) Board of Directors this July, ASA recognizes and celebrates his unwavering dedication to advancing automotive service and collision repair professionals nationwide.

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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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Dan Stander: Incoming ASA Chairman Brings Vision of Innovation and Industry Unity

AutoInc.

With more than four decades in the collision repair industry, Dan Stander has built a reputation as a business owner and an innovator who connects diverse industry stakeholders.

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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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Latest Data Shows Continued Increase in EV Collision Claims

Tomorrow's Technician

Mitchell, an Enlyte company and technology and information provider for the Property & Casualty (P&C) claims and Collision Repair industries, has announced the publication of its latest trends report: Plugged-In: EV Collision Insights. In 2023, on average only 12% of EV parts were repaired versus replaced.

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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.,