Body Shops Grade Insurers
Over 1,100 shops graded insurance companies based on how well each company's "policies, attitude and payment practices ensure quality repairs and customer service for motorists."
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A collection of the year's most interesting quotes heard around the industry.
ReadSurvey of over 350 shops shows which brands are most prevalent in the industry.
ReadAverage repair costs are rising rapidly, but it's not labor rates causing it.
ReadAverage repair costs are rising rapidly, but it's not labor rates causing it.
ReadIn an industry backlogged with work, insurers with faster response times, better labor rates, less pushback moving to the front of the line.
ReadMany report meaningful labor rate increases in the past six months.
ReadNew car production shortages will reduce the number of ‘repairable’ cars on the road.
ReadAuto insurer profits in 2021 hit the highest levels in 16 years.
ReadGasoline consumption as an indicator of traffic volume and accidents.
ReadOver 1,100 shops graded insurance companies based on how well each company's "policies, attitude and payment practices ensure quality repairs and customer service for motorists."
More InfoLatest data on the number of body shops per state and growth over the past 10 years.
ReadPrior to the pandemic, industry employment near record levels. Latest government data.
ReadShops need to begin considering paint earlier in the repair process.
ReadThe quarterly survey that shows you are not "the only one" charging for that.
Vendors threaten to stop selling to shops that return too many parts.
ReadFeel like your writing more - and larger – supplements lately? Data backs that up.
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