Archive for December 2023
TechForce Foundation Report Shows First Increase in a Decade in all Tech School Completions
Tech schools are experiencing a positive shift as there is an increase in student completions across all segments for the first time in a decade, indicating a changing perception and improved viability of technician careers. The TechForce Foundation’s 2023 Technician Supply & Demand Report highlights this encouraging trend, covering projections for the next five years…
Read MoreSolera Global EV Research Shows 29% Higher Overall EV vs. ICE Repair Costs in Side-by-side Model Comparison
Solera Holdings, LLC has unveiled the results of a comprehensive global research study examining repair cost trends for electric vehicles (EVs) compared to their internal combustion engine (ICE) counterparts. The analysis, conducted across 20 countries using Solera’s global claims database, involved approximately 92,000 repair estimates for a Hyundai Kona EV and its ICE model counterpart…
Read More90% of businesses surveyed unaware of strict corporate reporting requirements beginning Jan. 1
A recent survey by the National Federation of Independent Business revealed a significant lack of awareness among businesses regarding the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) reporting requirements. The CTA, set to take effect on January 1, mandates that businesses with 20 or fewer employees and revenue under $5 million report personal information about owners, board members,…
Read MoreOEC Releases Repair Planning Field Report
CmySkills preferred solutions partner OEC recently released a new study that discusses trends in repair planning, including adapting to EVs, tracking of OEM procedure changes, and the ways RepairLogic ™ is improving repair safety by helping repairers with these industry trends. Click the link below to access the Repair Planning Field Report: https://go.oeconnection.com/repairlogic-field-report-v3
Read MoreU.S. House Subcommittee Passes Federal Automotive Right to Repair Act
The U.S. House Subcommittee on Innovation, Data, and Commerce has approved the Right to Equitable and Professional Auto Industry Repair (REPAIR) Act, marking a significant step forward in the legislative process. The bill, reintroduced in February by bipartisan representatives, including Neal Dunn and Brendan Boyle, aims to ensure a competitive marketplace for automotive and collision…
Read MoreNavigating the Employment Preferences of Automotive Technicians: Insights from CmySkills’ Instagram Survey
Introduction In the dynamic world of automotive repair, understanding the employment preferences of technicians is crucial for businesses to attract and retain top talent. CmySkills, tapping into our vibrant Instagram community of over 300,000 followers, conducted a survey to uncover these preferences. The focus: would technicians prefer to work for a large Multi-Shop Operator (MSO),…
Read MoreEmployee tenure nearly doubles when easy, affordable health plan offered
A recent whitepaper from Decisely, a company specializing in benefits, human resources, and compliance management services, underscores the significance of health benefits in employee retention, emphasizing the positive impact on morale and workplace culture. Decisely contends that investing in attractive health benefit packages can foster a loyal and committed workforce, contributing to the long-term success…
Read MoreHow Shop Reputation Influences Technician Employment Choices: Insights from CmySkills’ Instagram Survey
Introduction In the dynamic landscape of automotive repair, the significance of a shop’s reputation within the technician community is a crucial factor influencing employment decisions. Recognizing this, CmySkills conducted a survey of our more than 300,000 Instagram followers to uncover their thoughts on the impact of shop reputation on technicians’ choices. Survey Overview The survey…
Read MoreGEICO lawsuit against glass company prompts 2 questions to FL Supreme Court
In a legal dispute between Glassco Auto Glass and GEICO, the U.S. 11th Circuit Court of Appeals has deferred judgment, sending the case to Florida’s Supreme Court. Glassco filed a lawsuit against GEICO in 2019, alleging that the insurer consistently underpaid claims for auto glass repairs between 2016 and 2019. The dispute centered on GEICO’s…
Read MoreDoes I-CAR Certification Boost Your Market Value? Insights from the CmySkills Community
In an industry as specialized as automotive repair, credentials can carry a lot of weight. One such certification that often crops up in conversations is I-CAR (Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair). But how much does this certification really matter when it comes to market value and job applications? To gain a better understanding, we…
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