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Top 5 Stories of the Week: Average Length of Rental Continues Decline from Post-COVID Highs

May 5, 2024

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These were the top five collision repair news stories on Autobody News this week. Scroll through to get caught up, or if you want a second read.

Average Length of Rental Continues Decline from Post-COVID Highs 

 

While the average LOR for collision-related rentals is declining, it is still significantly higher than it was pre-pandemic.

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Crash Champions Acquires 3 Facilities In Great Falls, MT


 All three repair centers transitioned operations to Crash Champions effective April 22.

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CIC Adopts Distinct Definitions Of ‘Estimate’ And ‘Repair Plan’


Though members recommended including researching OEM procedures in the definition of "repair plan," CIC is not a standard-setting body.

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Man Faces Trial For Baltimore Auto Repair Shop Shooting

 

The shooter was reportedly a disgruntled customer who hadn't paid for repairs to his car, so it was towed and auctioned off.

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Crash Champions Acquires Bakersfield, CA, Repair Facility

 

Family Motors Auto Body has served the Bakersfield community for more than two decades.

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