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Through our efforts to bring you the collision repair information that matters, I-CAR Repairability Technical Support has partnered with DEG News Blog and Repairer Driven News.
We are bringing you this relevant industry information right from the RTS Portal. Simply click on the button in the left bar with the DEG and Repairer Driven News logos. This will take to you all of their most recent stories.
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Estimate Tip – CCC – Blending Two-Tone
20 April 2026
DEG Inquiry 40990 Provides MOTOR feedback regarding blending operations on two-tone refinish panels “The Blend calculation is determined from the full refinish time of the
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Estimate Tip – Solera Qapter (Audatex) – Drilling holes for license plate
13 April 2026
Drilling holes for license plate and bracket installation is NOT INCLUDED. Reference Audatex DBRM Section 4-2 Labor Exclusions of the DBRM. “Repair, fitting, or modification
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Estimate Tip – CCC – Refn Roof Rail
05 April 2026
CCC has introduced a specific selection for “Refn Roof Rails” to assist with vehicles where a roof rail section or refinish labor is not traditionally listed in
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Estimate Tip – Mitchell – Masking liftgate underside
30 March 2026
Some vehicle liftgates ie. 2024 Toyota Sienna may require masking the liftgate underside maintaining the original manufacturing color. When required, Mitchell users should
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News – The Power of Collective Voice in Collision Repair
27 March 2026
The Database Enhancement Gateway: The Power of Collective Voice in Collision Repair By: Danny Gredinberg, DEG Administrator, www.DEGWEB.org In collision repair, accuracy is
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Repairer Driven News (RDN) Feed
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PPG provides investors with details on 20% increase, actual price realization
05 May 2026Following PPG’s April announcement of a global 20% increase in its paints, coatings, and specialty products portfolio, Chairman and CEO Tim Knavish told investors during...
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I-CAR to launch ‘Mixed Reality Repair Planning’ training using virtual reality
05 May 2026I-CAR says it will soon launch a new way for estimators and repair planners to learn who are pursuing ProLevel 2 recognition. Mixed Reality Repair...
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New York bill would require auto insurers submit annual financial and claims data
05 May 2026A newly filed New York bill would require all motor vehicle insurance companies to file annual financial and claims data with the state. AB 11155...
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LOR continues to slightly decline reaching 16.3 days in Q1, remains higher than COVID era
04 May 2026Overall length of rental (LOR) for collision-related rentals in Q1 2026 was 16.3 days, a 0.4-day decline from Q1 2025, according to Enterprise Mobility’s new...
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Federal law mandating ‘kill switches’ in vehicles remains intact
04 May 2026Attempts to defund a federal law that requires OEMs to add a “kill switch” to vehicles that detect if a driver is drunk or impaired...
