Most of the board sold off today, with Tesla taking the hardest hit at over 3% down as tech and auto names stayed under pressure.
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🎯 Carrier of the Week
Farmers Insurance
Farmers is 'educating' customers on ADAS costs while denying yours
What they're cutting
Cutting pre- and post-scans as 'not necessary' on non-deployed-airbag repairs
Pushing back on static calibration labor time, calling OEM procedures 'excessive'
Flagging sublet calibration invoices as duplicative when scan fees are also on the estimate
Rebuttal that's flipping it
Farmers' own consumer campaign acknowledges ADAS systems require specialized repair procedures after a collision, which directly undercuts their adjusters denying the scans and calibrations that make those procedures possible. Pair that with the OEM position, Honda, Nissan, Toyota, and others publish explicit requirements for post-collision calibration regardless of airbag deployment, and you have
▶ Play this weekPull the OEM calibration requirement page for the specific vehicle, attach it to a one-paragraph cover note that quotes Farmers' own consumer-facing ADAS language back at the adjuster, and resubmit the denied line items as a single supplemental packe
Good morning, {{firstName}}.
Farmers Insurance just launched a public education campaign telling consumers that ADAS repairs, calibrations, and diagnostic scans drive repair costs up and insurance premiums with them. That's good news for shops willing to front the conversation with customers and estimators.
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1. Farmers campaign educates consumers on ADAS repair expenses
Farmers Insurance published a consumer guide linking safety technology repairs to higher costs and insurance rates. The guide names diagnostic scans, calibration, and specialized labor as the main cost drivers. Policyholders now expect these line items and understand why they matter. This is your air cover when a customer questions a calibration charge.
Mark says: Add Farmers' consumer guide link to your estimate walk-throughs this week. Customers already know ADAS costs more.
2. Tesla Model Y suspension fastener recall affects 2026 units
Tesla is recalling certain 2026 Model Y vehicles for improperly tightened front suspension lateral link fasteners. One or more fasteners may not have been torqued correctly, potentially allowing the lateral link to separate. Check the NHTSA database this week for any Model Ys rolling into your bay.
Mark says: Flag any 2026 Model Y intake for suspension work and verify fastener torque specs before any calibration work.
3. Nissan and Honda jointly develop electronic and software systems
Nissan and Honda announced a joint development agreement to collaborate on vehicle electronics and software. This signals deeper platform sharing between the two OEMs. Shops should monitor the NHTSA and OEM portals for new calibration procedures and diagnostic flows as shared systems hit the market.
Mark says: Watch for shared calibration procedures between Nissan and Honda models. Platform alignment may simplify some workflows.
4. California glass law heads to Governor Newsom for signature
SB 988, the California Motor Vehicle Glass Act, has passed both houses with consumer-choice amendments and now sits on Governor Newsom's desk. The law requires insurers to allow policyholders to choose their repair shop for glass damage. Newsom has until September 30 to sign or veto.
Mark says: If Newsom signs by month end, glass shops in California gain direct customer access. Prepare intake process now.
5. ASE spends $25M Department of Labor apprenticeship grant
ASE received a $25 million Department of Labor grant to fund apprenticeship programs and shared details on how the funds are being deployed. The investment signals sustained federal focus on collision repair workforce development. Shops can tap these programs to recruit and train technicians without bearing full cost.
Mark says: Contact ASE this month about apprenticeship programs for your team. Federal funding makes training more affordable.
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