March 31, 2020—On Tuesday, the Automotive Service Association hosted a webinar on how to effectively handle the trickle-down effect of the COVID-19 outbreak as a small business owner.
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Episode 4: What Vehicle Lightweighting Means for Collision Repair
Ryan and Edwin Pope, principal analyst at IHS Markit, discuss the growing use of lightweight materials in new automobile design and construction. While these alternatives are helping to improve safety, boost fuel economy and reduce costs, they are also creating new challenges affecting insurance claims and the delivery of proper and safe repair.
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Mitchell Collaborates with Toyota to Provide Real-Time Access to Vehicle Recall Data
Collision repairers will receive instant notification of an open recall when the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is decoded.
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Mitchell Q2 Industry Trends Report Examines Shifting Claims Technology and Mobility Patterns
As the world adjusts post-pandemic, Mitchell discusses the trends and technologies impacting the future of claims and collision repair.
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The Shift in Mobility Patterns
Just two years ago, some experts predicted the end of private vehicle ownership and the growth of shared mobility or Mobility as a Service (MaaS). Then came COVID-19. Three trends have emerged, however, that are shaping mobility’s “next normal” and promising to have a long-lasting impact on the collision repair and auto insurance industries.
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AI and Its Impact on Automotive Claims
For more than six decades, innovators have attempted to unlock the full potential of artificial intelligence (AI). That dramatic growth has only accelerated over the last year due, in part, to the pandemic and a “new reality”. According to one report, 87% of carriers are now spending in excess of $5 million annually on these technologies, which is more than in the banking and retail sectors.
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Average Length of Rental for Repairable Vehicles: Q1 2021
Overall U.S. LOR for Q1 2021 remained stable compared to Q1 2020, with an increase of only 0.1 days. Since COVID’s impact on 2020 LOR was most evident in April’s increases, we may see a larger difference when analyzing LOR next quarter.