While the risks of an EV “thermal event” are far lower than gasoline tank fires, the rare occurrence can turn into an all-consuming catastrophe.
EVs can be 27% to 53% more costly to repair than gas-powered vehicles, particularly relating to new ADAS technologies. Automotive repair and collision technicians need new tools to adjust.
General Motors has signed up nearly 1,000 dealers and repair shops for its GM Collision Repair Network, the automaker has announced.
Eight original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) representing more that 73% of vehicles sold annually in the U.S. have signed on to participate in a new service designed to enhance vehicle repair and safety called CCC OEM Care.
General Motors' Customer Care and Aftersales division has launched the GM Collision Repair Network with Mitchell International Inc. to improve customer satisfaction and drive repair work to the dealers and independent shops who participate.
Mazda North American Operations has begun sharing information about open recalls with CCC Information Services Inc. so the data will be provided to collision repair shops through the company's repair software CCC One.
Recently, I conducted a survey of several hundred fleet managers to identify emerging industry trends. One recurrent theme expressed by fleet managers was the concern that fleet costs are starting to experience upward pricing pressures. Here's what they told me.
The new product is a next-generation vehicle scan, diagnostic and repair solution to ensure the health of vehicles after collision or mechanical repairs.
Set to debut in early 2018, the program will establish a comprehensive set of standards for collision repair of GM vehicles.
Mitchell International announces the winners of the 2016 AutocheX Premier Achiever Awards. Find out which body shops in your area made the cut.
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