Mobileye led the auto-tech names lower with a nearly 4% drop, while LKQ was the lone green ticker in the group.
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New APCIA report confirms what shops already know: ADAS tech and parts prices are pushing claim costs up 34% even as vehicles get safer. That's the headline. Below, what it means for your estimates and your wallet.
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1. APCIA: Repair costs up 34% despite safer vehicles
Insurance group study found ADAS complexity, higher parts prices, and more involved repairs are keeping claim costs elevated. Vehicle safety improves, but the bill to fix them does not. This report will land in adjuster hands and insurer boardrooms. Your supplement language needs to cite this data when ADAS work is priced out.
Mark says: Use this report in every supplement dispute. Adjusters ignore generic pushback but cannot ignore a published insurance industry study on their own desk.
2. CCC hit with class action over consumer data misuse
California lawsuit filed against CCC Intelligent Solutions alleges the estimating platform stored and misused personal information from collision claims. CCC processes data from millions of vehicles and shops. If this gain traction, it could reshape how claim data flows and what shops are liable for sharing.
Mark says: Watch this one. If discovery exposes data practices, insurers will tighten what info shops can request in estimates. Document your data protocols now.
3. GM, Ford active safety engineers speaking at SEMA SCRS summit
Next month at SEMA, both OEMs will send engineers to discuss the engineering decisions behind their ADAS systems. Straight from the source on why recalibration matters, what tolerances mean, and how misalignment affects real drivers. SCRS is hosting; attendance is your best learning move this fall.
Mark says: Block your calendar. You will get answers directly from the engineers who designed the systems your techs calibrate. Bring your toughest questions.
4. Volvo cuts injury risk 79% with gender-inclusive safety data
Volvo released research showing that equal crash protection for men and women is achievable through real-world testing. The report emphasizes data-driven safety development. ADAS systems are only as good as the data that trains them. This reinforces why calibration precision matters for every body type in every seat.
Mark says: Next time a customer questions why recalibration is non-negotiable, use this: ADAS calibration protects every passenger equally. It only works if it is done right.
5. SCRS launches Skillveri simulator rental for technician training
SCRS now offers member shops rental access to Skillveri Chroma simulators for spray gun practice and refinish technique training. Real spray gun integration means techs train on actual equipment. Rental model keeps costs low and accessibility high. Perfect for shops running short-handed or ramping up staff.
Mark says: If staffing is tight and training budget is thin, this rental program is built for you. Rotate it through your team without owning the machine.
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