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NORTHEAST 2024

The highly anticipated NORTHEAST automotive repair event is tailored to meet the diverse needs of professionals across the industry. The conference offers a mix of seminars, presentations, product demos and activities with opportunities for networking and learning. Discover the latest industry insights, procedures and cutting-edge products, all in one setting.

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Average Length of Rental for Repairable Vehicles: Q4 2023

12 MIN READ

Overall length of rental (LOR) for collision-related rentals in the U.S. in Q4 2023 was 17.7 days, a one-day decline from Q4 2022. In Q4 2022, LOR (18.7 days) was up one-half day from Q4 2021, so the trend of declining year-over-year LOR we’ve been tracking since Q2 2023 continues. Compared to Q4 2021, LOR is up 0.7 days.

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Oklahoma Auto Body Association (OKABA) Trade Show 2024

Don’t miss the Oklahoma Auto Body Association’s (OKABA) inaugural trade show, a two-day experience open to the public.

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Top Collision Industry Trends to Watch in 2024

On-Demand
1 MIN READ

Over the last several years, the collision industry has faced unprecedented challenges. Will 2024 produce more of the same?

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Episode 10: Collision Claim Trends and What to Expect in 2024

What keeps carriers and collision repairers up at night? In this episode, Ryan highlights the effect of recent collision claim trends—including rising repair costs, parts supply chain disruptions and advancements in vehicle technology—on the auto insurance ecosystem. He also provides a sneak peek at the four trends to watch for in 2024.

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Plugged-In: EV Collision Insights Q3 2023

4 MIN READ

Electric vehicle (EV) repairable claims frequency rose to 1.86% in the U.S. and 3.14% in Canada in Q3 2023—up a modest 0.37% and 0.50% respectively from Q2. Tesla, the world’s largest EV manufacturer, accounted for over 70% of the EVs repaired in North American collision facilities last quarter.

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Current Used Vehicle Market Conditions: Q3 2023

3 MIN READ

Average wholesale prices declined for the third month in July, although at a slightly more gradual rate than in June. Prices have so far stabilized in August and remain up by around 30% versus pre-pandemic.