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2024 CARSTAR Conference

The Canadian CARSTAR franchise network will celebrate its 30th anniversary in Victoria, BC by hosting its annual conference. Over the course of three days, the CARSTAR team, along with professionals from across the industry, will gather to celebrate this milestone, attend informational sessions and strengthen connections with one another during events like the vendor trade show.
Auto Physical Damage Article

Current Used Vehicle Market Conditions: Q4 2020

March 8, 2021
3 MIN READ

Average wholesale used vehicle prices fell from their August peak for the fourth month in a row in December, yet finished out the year almost 10% higher than year-ago levels.
Auto Physical Damage Article

The Evolution of Claims Automation

March 8, 2021
6 MIN READ

By 2025, the global data and analytics company predicts that more than 80% of claims processed will be virtual, and up to half of non-injury claims fully automated. So what does this mean for the auto insurance sector?
Auto Physical Damage Podcast

Episode 2: Silver Linings: Successfully Navigating an Uncertain Future

February 25, 2021

Paul Prochilo, CEO of Canada’s Simplicity Car Care multi-shop operation and chairman of the Canadian Collision Industry Forum (CCIF), joins Ryan to discuss how COVID-19 has changed his business and the industry. Hear how the pandemic, despite its challenges, has produced silver linings and find out what they mean for the future of proper, safe vehicle repair.
Auto Physical Damage Conference

SEMA Show 2021—Visit the Mitchell Booth

The SEMA Show is the premier automotive specialty products trade event in the world. SEMA draws the industry’s brightest minds and hottest products to one place, the Las Vegas Convention Center.
Auto Physical Damage Virtual Event

Tips to Better Manage Your Glass Business

On-Demand
2 MIN READ

Glass has become a core component of proper, safe vehicle repair. According to Mitchell data, the average number of labor hours categorized as "glass" increased by 27% since 2018.
Auto Physical Damage Podcast

Episode 1: Re-Imagining What's Possible in a Pandemic

December 7, 2020

Ryan and Tony Cotto, director of auto and underwriting policy at National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies (NAMIC), discuss the impact of COVID-19 on automotive insurers. Learn how carriers have quickly adapted to a new normal and how they’re re-imagining the future of claims post-pandemic.
Auto Physical Damage Article

Surviving and Thriving During Challenging Times

June 8, 2020
5 MIN READ

COVID-19 has changed our world...literally. In just four months, we’ve seen businesses close, manufacturing plants halt production and the unemployment rate skyrocket. The collision repair market has been especially hard hit due to shelter-in-place mandates that have resulted in fewer cars on the road and far fewer accidents. According to a recent survey, 52% of U.S. repair facilities reported a decline in sales in March 2020 as compared to March 2019 and 43% have had to reduce their workforce. In Canada, the effects are similar.