2023 HD Repair Forum
Dedicated to serving all those involved in the collision repair of heavy- and medium-duty vehicles, the HD Repair Forum provides attendees with a vast network of suppliers and experts, as well as information on the latest industry trends.
NORTHEAST 2023
Providing over 40 years of automotive repair education, technology, equipment, and innovation, the NORTHEAST event returns to offer professionals the opportunity to gain industry knowledge and skills by organizing industry trainings, product demos, and an open-floor exhibition to meet hundreds of vendors to view the latest automotive performance products.
Plugged In: EV Collision Insights Q4 2022
February 15, 2023
In Q4 2022, electric vehicle (EV) repairable claims frequency rose to 1.1% in the U.S. and 2.26% in Canada. Tesla continues to dominate EV market share in both countries with 76.78% in the US and 70.21% in Canada. The Ford Mustang Mach-E moved up to fourth position in U.S. EV frequency, displacing the Tesla Model X. Q4 2022 also saw the first appearance of the Hummer EV in a U.S. collision repair facility (none reported in Canada thus far) as well as the Ford F-150 Lightning EV in a Canadian repair facility following its Q3 2022 debut in U.S. auto body shops.
Plugged-In: EV Collision Insights Q4 2022
February 15, 2023
In Q4 2022, electric vehicle (EV) repairable claims frequency rose to 1.1% in the U.S. and 2.26% in Canada. Tesla continues to dominate EV market share in both countries with 76.78% in the US and 70.21% in Canada. The Ford Mustang Mach-E moved up to fourth position in U.S. EV frequency, displacing the Tesla Model X. Q4 2022 also saw the first appearance of the Hummer EV in a U.S. collision repair facility (none reported in Canada thus far) as well as the Ford F-150 Lightning EV in a Canadian repair facility following its Q3 2022 debut in U.S. auto body shops.
Average Length of Rental for Repairable Vehicles: Q4 2022
February 14, 2023
12 MIN READAs we have previously observed, historical trending of Length of Rental (LOR) has shown a fourth-quarter increase over the third quarter—usually brought about by winter weather, animal accidents and holiday travel.
Current Used Vehicle Market Conditions: Q4 2022
February 14, 2023
4 MIN READAverage wholesale used vehicle prices in December were down modestly versus November, yielding the seventh monthly decline in a row and another double-digit year-over-year drop. However, the rate of decline tapered greatly in December, and prices rose solidly during the first weeks of January.
The Future of Paintless Dent Repair
January 23, 2023
Learn how this eco-friendly repair method is gaining support, underscoring the need for technology, training and professional standards.