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News for U.S. collision and service shops, summarized by TAG. Every story links to the original publisher.
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The Collision Industry Red Carpet Awards recognized repair industry leaders during SEMA Week in Las Vegas. SCRS presented its Humanitarian Award to Petra Schroeder and its March Taylor Kina’Ole Award to Jason…
Source: Repairer Driven NewsAt the MSO Symposium in Las Vegas, collision company CEOs discussed pressure on estimators and managers, with Boyd’s Brian Kaner calling for more investment in estimators. Caliber’s David Simmons said repairable insurance…
Source: Repairer Driven NewsTechForce CEO Jennifer Maher warns that collision shops face competition from other skilled trades for prospective technicians. TechForce’s report estimates that 73,354 new collision repair technicians will be needed by 2029. Maher…
Source: Repairer Driven NewsA United Kingdom survey found that more than two-thirds of used car buyers worry about hidden faults or undisclosed damage. NHTSA recommends professional inspections after crashes involving airbag deployment and warns technicians…
Source: Repairer Driven NewsEnterprise Mobility reported that collision-related rentals averaged 15.5 days in Q3 2026, up 0.1 days from a year earlier. A July survey found a record 45% of shops had scheduling backlogs of…
Source: Repairer Driven NewsTexas State Technical College’s Waco collision program held its first Battle Royale, with students competing in collision repair and refinishing. Students also completed interviews, and winners received scholarship funding from the campus…
Source: Repairer Driven NewsCalifornia’s storage fee and airbag regulation changes are expected to take effect Jan. 1, subject to final approval. The storage rules would require itemized invoices and posted daily rates. Separately, proposed towing…
Source: Repairer Driven NewsSCRS education at the 2026 SEMA Show will cover repair planning, documenting OEM procedures, and bringing mechanical repairs into collision shops. Justin Lewis will discuss customer authorization and repair documentation, while a…
Source: Repairer Driven NewsHyundai Hope donated $50,000 to CHOP’s child safety seat program, supporting education, inspections and resources for families. Colorado now requires insurance coverage for replacing child restraints involved in collisions. The article also…
Source: Repairer Driven NewsCRASH Network’s Insurer Report Card survey opens Nov. 1, asking collision repair shops to grade insurers on claims practices that affect repair quality and customer service. Optional questions cover parts policies, payment…
Source: Repairer Driven NewsI-CAR will offer classes and panel discussions at SEMA in Las Vegas from November 3 to 6. Shops can also watch panel discussions and interviews online, with presentations available on demand.
Source: I-CAR Repairability Technical SupportCCC’s midyear repair report tracks rising total-loss frequency and more diagnostic work. Scans appeared on 74.8% of repairable appraisals in early 2026, while calibrations appeared on 29.9%. The report describes diagnostics as…
Source: Repairer Driven News