Research, news and analysis for the
automotive collision industry
from the most experienced editorial staff in the industry
SEASONAL BUMP IN CLAIM FREQUENCY, COST
Latest data on claims frequency and average collision claim cost.
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INSURER WAIT TIMES 2026
Annual look at how long shops wait for insurers to respond with repair approvals.
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SHOP SCHEDULING BACKLOG Q2 2026
Quarterly report showing how far into the future shops are booked with work.
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SHOP 12-MONTH OUTLOOK IN 2026
Latest survey showing shops' take on the future business environment.
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LEVEL OF WORK IN PROCESS IN SHOPS - 2026 Q2
Levels of work in process (WIP) can be a proxy for how busy the industry is.
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WAGE GROWTH CONTINUES TO SLOW
Quarterly data on average weekly wages in the collision repair industry.
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‘REPAIRABLE’ VEHICLE POPULATION FLAT
2025 ended with roughly the same number of reapirable vehicles on the road.
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MOST PROFITABLE STATES FOR AUTO INSURERS
Some states are more profitable than others for insurers selling collision coverage.
ReadBody Shops Grade Insurers for 2026
Over 1,100 shops graded insurance companies based on how well each company's "policies, attitude and payment practices ensure quality repairs and customer service for motorists."
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AUTO INSURER MARKET SHARE
Progressive may soon overtake State Farm as the nations's largest auto insurer.
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SHOP COUNTS BY STATE
Latest data on the number of body shops per state and growth over the past 10 years.
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COLLISION REPAIR EMPLOYMENT BY STATE 2025
Industry employment by state shows which are growing and which are shrinking.
ReadWho Pays for What?
The quarterly survey that shows you are not "the only one" charging for that.
QUOTES OF THE YEAR 2025
A collection of the year's most interesting quotes heard around the industry.
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GASOLINE DELIVERIES, PRICES AND DRIVING - MONTHLY UPDATE
Gasoline consumption as an indicator of traffic volume and accidents.
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