Why Auto Body Shops Must Scrutinize Tire Age and Say No to Shaving
Learn why collision repairers must verify tire age, use digital tread gauges, and refuse tire shaving requests that void warranties and create safety liability.
Ignoring OEM Repair Procedures Cost This Ohio Shop Over $100,000 in Court
An Ohio auto body shop's decision to skip OEM procedures cost over $105K in damages and attorney fees. What every collision repairer needs to know about CSPA liability.
Who Writes the Repair Plan? Industry Experts Push Back Against Insurer Estimate Control
The Texas John Eagle Collision case and industry experts clarify why shops must write their own repair estimates—not rekey insurer documents—to control liability.
Lessons from a Shop's First Aluminum F-150 Repair: Transparency, Expertise, and Rate Disputes
A Philadelphia shop's first aluminum F-150 repair revealed the true cost of aluminum-specific equipment, insurer rate disputes, and the value of transparent peer consultation.
ETI's Scanning Position: Support for OEM Mandates, Pushback on Tool Exclusivity
ETI's 2017 position statement endorses mandatory pre/post-repair scanning while challenging OEM tool exclusivity, supporting licensed aftermarket scan tools for collision repairs.