USAA rolls out CCC program that shares insurer’s preferred part suppliers with STARS shops

USAA has completed the rollout of CCC’s Parts Parity program to all STARS network locations, introducing enhanced parts sourcing functionality within CCC ONE. According to CCC Vice President Mark Fincher, the program enables insurers to share their preferred parts suppliers with repair facilities, allowing shops to access a wider range of alternative parts when creating…

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NHTSA pauses air bag recall after comments raise technical, engineering differences

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has temporarily suspended its decision to recall approximately 50 million air bag inflators, following comments suggesting that not all units are defective. The agency’s initial 2023 recall decision targeted ARC Automotive and Delphi Automotive Systems inflators manufactured since January 2018, citing concerns about ruptures and metal debris ejection…

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U.S. legislation would require technology in all vehicles to prevent frontover deaths and injuries

U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) has introduced the STOP Frontovers Act, which aims to reduce frontover accidents by mandating the installation of cameras, sensors, or other detection technologies in all new passenger vehicles. These technologies would establish perception zones capable of detecting pedestrians, bicyclists, and other vulnerable road users, including children, and would alert drivers…

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Why Techs Leave the Industry

The automotive repair industry is facing a significant challenge with technician turnover, which impacts service quality, customer satisfaction, and operational efficiency. Understanding the primary reasons technicians choose to leave the field is crucial for developing effective retention strategies. To gain insights into this issue, CmySkills conducted a survey among its 475,000+ Instagram followers, asking: “What…

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Crash Champions, AASP-MN fundraise to support collision industry educational initiatives

Crash Champions Collision Repair Team has significantly contributed to the future of the automotive repair industry. The company has donated $200,000 to the Collision Engineering Program (CEP), a two-year associate degree program that aims to address the ongoing shortage of skilled technicians. CEP combines classroom instruction with hands-on apprenticeships at collision repair facilities, providing students…

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November New Light-Vehicle Sales Exceed Projections

New light-vehicle sales in November 2024 hit a seasonally adjusted annual rate (SAAR) of 16.5 million units, the highest since May 2021, and exceeded expectations. Sales volume for the month reached 1.36 million units, a 10.1% increase year-over-year, with retail sales contributing 1.19 million units. While an extra selling weekend in November 2024 explains part…

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The Best Mechanical Shops

In the automotive repair industry, the work environment and opportunities can vary significantly across different types of repair shops. Understanding technicians’ preferences regarding their ideal workplaces is crucial for employers aiming to attract and retain skilled professionals. To gain insights into these preferences, CmySkills conducted a survey among its 475,000 Instagram followers, asking: “What types…

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asTech Announces adasThink Integration with CCC

REPAIRIFY, INC. has announced a new integration between its ADAS-focused platform, adasThink – Driven by Repairify, and CCC ONE, the repair management software from CCC Intelligent Solutions Inc. This partnership aims to improve collision repair shops’ precision and efficiency by providing seamless access to advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) insights. The integration allows users of…

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