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Consumers hold onto vehicles longer as repair costs climb

Canadian Auto Dealer

Interest rates and inflation are having a ripple effect on the cost of maintenance and repair in Canada, which in turn has influenced vehicle owners to keep their vehicles longer. Power’s study, 40 per cent of visits to dealerships and 24 per cent of visits to aftermarket shops were for repairs. That is according to J.D. Based on J.D.

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Damning figures expose inflated EV repair costs

CarExpert

A new report has found electric vehicle (EV) collision repairs continue to cost more than similar repairs to internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles. In the US, the average repair costs for EVs was US$5753 (A$8472), compared to US$4806 (A$7077) for internal combustion vehicles – a difference of $947 (A$1395). Browse now.

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Crash-Avoidance Systems Complicate Repairs

AutoDealer Today

Training, technology and processes will help windshield, collision and after-market repair centers approach crash-avoidance systems properly.

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Steer Automotive buys Komoo rental and fleet repair firm

Motor Trader

Komoo has a network of fleet repair sites located near airports and vehicle storage hubs. It carries out minor body repairs, from cosmetic dents and scrapes to full vehicle resprays for rental and fleet firms. Bodyshop chain Steer Automotive Group has bought Komoo for an undisclosed sum.

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Get Focused on Right-to-Repair

AutoDealer Today

The involvement of auto industry stakeholders is vital in the ongoing discussion about the broadening scope of right-to-repair laws.

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EVs Cost 20% More To Repair After Collisions Than ICE Cars

Carscoops

Repair costs for electric cars are 20% higher than for ICE vehicles in the USA. While their frames may be less prone to damage, repairing EVs often comes with a heftier price tag compared to traditional ICE-powered vehicles. According to the latest study by Mitchell, claims for repairable collision-damaged BEVs rose by 2.5

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Man Sues BMW For $5 Million After $92 Repair

Carscoops

The lawsuit accuses BMW of hiding the problem and not covering repairs under warranty. ” These repairs wouldn’t be covered under warranty and would cost around $2,500. Craft protested, “insisting he should not have to pay for the repairs because the shark fin antenna is defective.”

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