In 2015 automotive claim frequency and loss costs rose again, essentially returning to levels last seen pre-recession. Consumers are back at work, spending more time behind the wheel, and quickly adapting to a world that is rapidly becoming more digital and distracting. So what can we expect in 2016 and the years ahead? The […]
In recent years, that number of collision repair facilities in the U.S. has steadied, as economic recovery, miles driven, extreme winter weather, and improved new vehicle sales began to drive up auto accident frequency. In this month’s CCC Trends Susanna discusses consolidation in the collision repair industry and the challenges from complex material types […]