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Podcast
Episode 20: Making Better Collision Repair Parts Decisions
When it comes to automotive parts, price is only one part of the equation. Host Ryan Mandell and Greg Horn, vice president of sales enablement at PartsTrader, explore how parts pricing, availability and delivery times affect collision repair decisions. They discuss supply chain disruptions, price matching, parts inflation and competitive sourcing, along with how carriers and repairers can balance cost with cycle time, throughput and profitability.
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Article
Plugged-In: EV Collision Insights Q2 2026
Among repairable claims, the gap in average severity between battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and gasoline-powered automobiles narrowed to a record low, although BEVs remain more costly to repair. In the United States, average severity was $5,684 for BEVs compared to $5,022 for plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs), $5,033 for mild hybrid electric vehicles (MHEVs) and $4,955 for vehicles with an internal combustion engine (ICE). A similar trend emerged in Canada with severity of $6,645 (CAD) for BEVs, $6,227 (CAD) for PHEVs, $6,080 (CAD) for MHEVs and $5,411 (CAD) for ICE automobiles.
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News Release
Claims Severity Gap Between Repairable BEVs and ICE Vehicles Hits Record Low
Mitchell today released its latest Plugged-In: EV Collision Insights report. This quarter’s report reveals that the gap in average claims severity between repairable battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and internal combustion engine (ICE) automobiles has reached its lowest level on record in both the U.S. and Canada. With a gap of just $729 in the U.S. last quarter, average repairable severity for BEVs was $5,684 compared to $4,955 for ICE alternatives.
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Conference
Rivian Third-Party Collision and Service Summit 2026
The 2026 Rivian Third-Party Collision and Service Summit will host industry leaders along with the Rivian team and its approved suppliers.
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Conference
CIECA CONNEX Conference 2026
Participants will gather to hear presentations on the latest technologies and their impact on the collision sector, tour the Toyota Texas manufacturing facility and Experience Center, and take advantage of networking opportunities.
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Conference
SEMA Show 2026
The 2026 SEMA Show will showcase the newest automotive performance solutions alongside the industry’s leading professionals. Explore emerging vehicle trends and gain essential skills through complimentary educational sessions led by experts.