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SHOP COUNTS BY STATE
Latest data on the number of body shops per state and growth over the past 10 years.
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LEVEL OF WORK IN PROCESS UP MARGINALLY
Levels of work in process (WIP) at shops in U.S. and Canada.
U.S. Report Canada report
WAGE GROWTH SLOWEST IN NINE YEARS
Latest data on average weekly wages in the collision repair industry.
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SHOP SCHEDULING BACKLOG FOR U.S. / CANADA
How far into the future shops are booked with work.
U.S. Report 2025 Canada report
SHOP 12-MONTH OUTLOOK TAKES A HIT
Latest surveys showing shops' take on the future business environment.
U.S. Report Canada report
RECENT CLAIMS TRENDS WORKING IN INSURERS’ FAVOR
Latest data on claims frequency and average collision claim cost.
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SHOP HIRING DEMAND IN U.S. / CANADA
What positions are shops looking to fill?
U.S. Report Canada report
INSURER WAIT TIMES IMPROVE SOMEWHAT
But, shops still waiting days on end for insurers to respond.
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GEICO CONTINUES TO LOSE SHARE
Nation's largest auto insurer has been retaking market share while Geico declines.
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‘REPAIRABLE’ VEHICLE POPULATION GROWING
2024 ended with 15 million more reapirable vehciles on the road than in 2015.
ReadBody Shops Grade Insurers for 2025
Nearly 1,200 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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SOME INCREASE IN DEALERSHIP BODY SHOP NUMBERS
Number of new car dealers growing, but fewer of them offer body shops.
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MOST PROFITABLE STATES FOR AUTO INSURERS
Some states are more profitable than others for insurers selling collision coverage.
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COLLISON REPAIR WAGES BY STATE
Latest state-by-state data on technician wages in the industry.
Updated for 2025.
COLLISION REPAIR EMPLOYMENT BY STATE
Latest government data shows 3% employment increase nationwide, but not all states growing.
ReadWho Pays for What?
The quarterly survey that shows you are not "the only one" charging for that.
QUOTES OF THE YEAR 2024
A collection of the year's most interesting quotes heard around the industry.
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GASOLINE DELIVERIES, PRICES AND DRIVING - MONTHLY UPDATE
Gasoline consumption as an indicator of traffic volume and accidents.
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