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Can dealers sell repairable write-offs?

Drive.com

Despite being legally obligated to disclose if a vehicle is a repairable write-off, some used car dealers aren’t abiding by the rules. Consumers in the used car market can be spoiled with an abundance of choices. But what type of car qualifies as a repairable write-off? Can a written-off vehicle be repaired?

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EV Crash Claims Jump 38% In 2024, And Repairs Are Pricier Than Ever

Carscoops

On average, EVs remain more expensive to repair compared to ICE, Hybrids, and PHEVs. Tesla models accounted for over 71% of the total repairable EV claims throughout 2024. However, it does highlight just how much more expensive these vehicles are to repair. More: Guess How Much It Costs To Repair This Rivian R1T?

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Omoda and Jaecoo strive to solve aftersales issues

Autocar

Chery duo Jaecoo and Omoda will work with UK industry body to improve security, ease of repair Chinese newcomers Omoda and Jaecoo have teamed up with a leading insurer-backed organisation in a bid to avoid the aftersales issues that have plagued insurers and customers since their compatriots started entering the UK market.

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Repair OnDemand Integrates with vAuto

AutoSuccessOnline

Repair OnDemand announced a data integration with Cox Automotive’s vAuto platform. This new solution collaboration will provide benefits for mutual dealer customers of both Repair OnDemand and vAuto. Repair OnDemand’s advanced diagnostic tool, BlueDriver MAX, will now be integrated into the vAuto trade-in appraisal system.

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Halfords Autocentre repair costs set to rise after Budget

Motor Trader

The Budget increase in employer National Insurance contributions may force Halfords to up the cost of car repairs at its network of Autocentres. The effect of the UK Budget on consumer behaviour and hence the trajectory of our end-markets is unclear. “We last time as challenges in the tyre market and wage inflation. “Now

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Autel Offers a Free Year of MOTOR TruSpeed Repair Data on Ultra Series Tablets

AutoSuccessOnline

Autel is offering a year’s free subscription to MOTOR TruSpeed Repair data, a $650 value, on Ultra series tablets purchased from Nov. 1, 2024, qualify for a free 30-day TruSpeed Repair tablet subscription. Motor TruSpeed Repair has been available on Autel’s Ultra series tablets since January as a paid subscription.

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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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