The Canadian CARSTAR franchise network will celebrate its 30th anniversary in Victoria, BC by hosting its annual conference. Over the course of three days, the CARSTAR team, along with professionals from across the industry, will gather to celebrate this milestone, attend informational sessions and strengthen connections with one another during events like the vendor trade show.
Mitchell today released its Q1 2024 trends report: Plugged-In: EV Collision ºÚÁÏÉçÇø. This quarter’s report provides an update on EV total loss frequency, which has risen since late last year as the price of used EVs has fallen. In the U.S. and Canada, EV total loss rates were 9.93% and 7.48% respectively—an increase of approximately 8% from Q4 2023 and 30% from Q3 2023 in both regions.
Fix Network Canada’s 2024 National Conference is a premier gathering for its insurance partners, suppliers, franchisees and other industry professionals. The event begins with an engaging expo, followed by days filled with keynote presentations, insightful panels and networking opportunities.
The Midwest Collision Repair Trade Show & Conference rallies the five active Midwest state associations to deliver an exclusive event for collision repair professionals in Kansas City. At the show, business owners, managers and staff are encouraged to attend educational presentations hosted by notable voices in the industry and engage in hands-on projects and trainings to expand their knowledge.
Shop consolidation. Vehicle complexity. Rising repair costs. All these factors can affect investment strategy in the automotive aftermarket. Steve Huntzinger, co-founder of Dunham Lane Capital Partners, joins the podcast to highlight the opportunities and challenges impacting both the automotive collision industry and its investors.
Spring appears to have sprung in the wholesale market, as average prices jumped another four percent month-over-month in February and have continued to rise significantly in March. Retail used vehicle and CPO sales also showed February increases.