In reviewing claims processed through AutoClaims Direct’s DirectLink in the month of May, it appears the majority of inspections have been completed at the owner’s home followed by the owner’s work. Only 15% are seen at a repair shop.

With consumers keeping their vehicles longer and choosing to repair them vs. buying new, AutoZone has seen a rise in profits. Click here for the story.

In Florida a auto body shop owner was arrested for storing drums of paint waste behind his building. Click here for the full story.

Looks like this shop changes their rates whenever they want?  Get the dry eraser and sharpie.

We’ve had a tremendous amount of inquiries about some in the industry interested in writing “Opinion Pieces”.  Our readers in the industry from insurers, auto body shops, adjusters to appraisers are welcome to submit articles or opinions for print.

Send your submissions to  blog@autoclaimsdirect.com

We look forward to getting some of your guest posts up.

I do, and it’s the way to high auto body labor rates….

Kurt Hunter, who stars in one of Esurance’s commercials is now releasing an album.  Click here to see the story…

A man in MN allegedly arranged to have his 4-wheeler stolen to collect on an insurance claim. Click here for the story.

According to a release,  Auto-Owners Insurance joined the National Insurance Crime Bureau.  Auto-Owners is a highly rated insurer that writes in 25 states. Click here for the story.

Here’s a current Riverside County, CA area body repair rate…