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The Top 25 Personal Auto Insurers in the Country
Latest data shows which auto insurers are growing market
share.

U.S. Independent Collision Repair Facility Population
Shrinking shop population? Slightly, according to the
latest government figures, but the number of businesses is up from the
low in 2001.

Collision Repair Job Growth Prediction Revised Downward
Recession may have officially taken its toll on the prospect of growth
in the collision repair industry, at least for the next decade.
US Driving Recession Recovering Faster than Previously Thought
New data indicates current recovery rate may be faster
than previous recession.

Historical Comparison: When
will Driving Return to Normal?
Comparing the current "driving recession" to previous
events in 1973 and 1979. History suggests it may take a considerable
length of time to return to pre-recessionary driving levels. 
Body Repair Prices Lag Inflation in 2009
The consumer cost of collision work rose through 2009,
just not as fast as everything else.

Estimating System Audits: Labor, Parts Changes
2009
When the three major estimating systems update their
databases, do labor times change? How much? We run hundreds of estimates
to find out.

U.S. Collision Repair Facility Population
A study of figures from the U.S. Census Bureau showing
the number of repair facilities with payroll, average employment and pay,
with numbers by
state.
2008 2007 2006
2000
Body Repair, Auto Insurance Continue to Outpace Inflation
Prices paid for auto insurance and body work rose over
the past year amidst a declining CPI.

Collision Severity Drops for Second Straight Year
Of four auto policy coverages, only collision costs
continue downward - bodily injury, comprehensive, and property damage
costs all rose.

OSHA: Recent Inspection Rate Nearly Double Late
1990s
The rate of OSHA inspections has increased dramatically
in recent years. Data shows that respiratory protection tops the list
for fines and citations.

Collision Repair Wages Increasing, Industry
Shrinking
We examine industry wage data for the past six years and
focus on wages paid for estimators, painters and body repairers.

CCC's New Prompt: Why a Two-Tenths Deduction Costs
Over $50 on an Estimate
An explanation of Pathways' new refinish calculations,
and why that .2 deduction reduces your estimate by more than 8 or
9 dollars.
Estimating Systems Show Trend of Rising Labor
Times on 2009 Models
We compare a sampling of estimates on all three systems
to see how labor times are changing from one year to the next, and how
much.

Labor Rates on a Regional Basis: 2009
Regional data appears to debunk the argument that labor rate differences don't
really have much impact on overall repair costs.
Estimating Systems Audit: Changes After Data Updates
How much do labor and refinish allowances change
after information providers update their systems with new models and
model year updates? We ran over 400 estimates for comparison.
Estimating in Real Time: Estimate Hours vs. Clock Hours
We compare estimates created in the U.S. with
estimates created under Australia's new estimating system based on
actual repair times.
Body Repair Costs, Insurance Premiums and
Inflation
A historical look at the cost of body work and
insurance compared to the consumer price index.
Reports: Sep, 2008
Apr, 2008
The Changing Profile of the Collision Repair Marketplace
Multiple location collision repair
organizations that process more than $20 million in collision repair
revenue annually- their ranking and market share.
2009 Report

2008 Report 
2006 Report

Smooth Switch to Waterborne- Paint System Comparison
The switch to waterborne is easier and cheaper than many feared.
Also a side by side comparison of the different waterborne paint systems
available.

Manufacturer Repairability Changes Over the Years
Do manufacturers incorporate repairability concerns into
new models as they evolve? Comparing repair times on today's models vs
the same model thirteen years ago.
Estimating Systems Parts & Labor Changes Over the Years
What would you find if you compared parts prices and
labor times on five identical repair estimates, using all three
estimating systems, written more than 13 years apart?
Wages on the Rise for Collision Repair
Professionals
The good news is that industry wages across
the country are on the rise. The bad news is that the number of working
repair professionals is on the decline.
Estimating Systems-
Usage and Repairer Satisfaction
These surveys look
at repair facilities' use of estimating systems and their
level of satisfaction with the systems they use. We ask
repairers to rate accuracy of labor and parts information,
timeliness of technical support and other
factors.
2006 Report
2004 Report
2002 Report
2001 Report
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