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Read about the latest safety standards and regulations impacting the collision repair industry, focusing on worker safety and consumer protection.

A gray Jeep Gladiator and a silver Jeep Wrangler parked side by side on a car dealership lot.

'Park Outside' Fire Recalls Are Climbing, and Gas and Diesel Vehicles Lead the List

Data shows gas and diesel vehicles, not EVs, drive growth in fire-risk warnings that tell owners to keep vehicles away from buildings.
Lisa McArdle
A close-up of a car steering wheel with the airbag cover open, exposing the folded airbag module underneath, with the dashboard, gauge cluster and center console visible in the background.

eBay Bans Airbag Sales as NHTSA Confirms 11th Death Tied to Counterfeit Inflator

A Dallas crash breaks the pattern seen in 10 earlier deaths, and a marketplace closure removes a sourcing channel.
Lisa McArdle
Low-angle close-up of a dark gray Tesla Model Y's front wheel and fender, showing a black multi-spoke wheel with a Continental tire, parked outdoors near trees.

NHTSA Investigates Nearly 1.2 Million Tesla Model 3, Model Y Vehicles Over Suspension Failures

The preliminary evaluation covers 156 complaints alleging that a front suspension component detached, in most cases without warning.
Lisa McArdle
A collision repair technician in a protective coverall and respirator sprays paint inside a booth.

The Top 3 Respiratory Hazards Collision Shops Shouldn’t Ignore

OSHA's most-cited standard for collision repair, and what a compliant program actually requires.
Zach Pucillo, Regulatory Director, KPA
The 10 OSHA Violations Collision Centers Struggle With Most

The 10 OSHA Violations Collision Centers Struggle With Most

Where shops should look to improve their OSHA standards to avoid violations.
Zach Pucillo, Regulatory Director, KPA
VW, Volvo, Ford Issue High-Voltage Battery Fire Recalls on EVs and PHEVs

VW, Volvo, Ford Issue High-Voltage Battery Fire Recalls on EVs and PHEVs

Shops should check VIN recall status at write-up as electrified vehicles make up a growing share of collision claims.
Autobody News Staff
Bob Redding ADAS State Safety Inspections

Association Says ADAS Issues Heighten the Need for Stronger State Vehicle Safety Inspections

ASA leaders warn that fewer state inspections may leave ADAS safety issues unchecked.
John Yoswick
CARFAX Overdue Maintenance Collision Repair

CARFAX: 41% of Vehicles Overdue for Major Service, Creating Risks and Opportunities for Shops

Cost-conscious consumers are skipping critical service as fleet age reaches record highs, increasing crash severity and repair demands.
Autobody News Staff
seat-belt-inspections-Who-Pays-for-What

‘Who Pays for What’: Shops Increasingly Billing, Being Paid for Seat Belt Inspections

More shops than ever are inspecting seat belts after a repair and getting paid for it by the eight largest insurers in the U.
Autobody News Staff
total-losses-data-privacy-EVs

Data Privacy, EVs Add Complexity to Total Loss Processing for Collision Repairers

Industry members called for procedures to ensure customers' personal data is wiped and EVs are handled safely after being declared totaled.
John Yoswick

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