British repairers call for insurers to pay up
By CRM staff London, U.K. — June 6, 2018 — British collision repairers are standing behind a call to increase the rates paid by insurers to British repairers. In a recent statement from the National Body Repair Association (NBRA), Britain’s largest industry advocacy group for the nation’s collision repairers, director Chris Wreks wrote, “This […]
ICBC’s latest strategy for restoring its finances? Rate cuts for glass repairs
Victoria, B.C. — June 12, 2018 — The Insurance Company of British Columbia (ICBC), a publicly owned auto insurer, announced it will lower the amount it pays glass repairers by 25 percent, a move that has caused an outcry from members of the automotive community. With a virtual monopoly on B.C. automotive insurance, the […]
Impressions of OEM Certifications
By CRM Staff Toronto, Canada — June 12, 2018 — The findings from our May 30th online survey only skim the surface at understanding what OEM certification actually means to the bottom line of bodyshops across Canada. Popular feedback included: “Any increase in sales is more a result of relationships with local […]
IBIS 2018: Day 2
Munich, Germany — June 12, 2018 — Autonomous travel and car safety were two major topics discussed at day two of the International Bodyshop Industry Symposium. It’s no secret that the automotive landscape is changing. Car companies all over the world are investing billions of dollars into research and development to both improve car […]
