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Dave LaChance
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Editorial Content Director, Repairer Driven News
Massachusetts
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aviation AI all topics; training; safety; simulation AAM
Foreign affairs, business, finance.
Content
By Dave LaChance Verified| Repairer Driven News Verified The online publication Forbes Advisor has published an article that examines diminished value (DV) claims, and explains to consumers how they can go about negotiating if their insurer is offering them a lowball settlement. Among its recommendations, the article suggests that owners consider filing a DV claim if their vehicle has been repaired with “low-quality parts” instead of OEM parts.
Concern in Mexico raises issue of international market for vehicles sold at US auctions - Repairer Driven News
By Dave LaChance Verified| Repairer Driven News Verified The head of Mexico’s national auto parts lobby has voiced concerns about the Mexican government’s extended regularization of illegally imported used vehicles. According to Reuters, Alberto Bustamante, director of Mexico’s National Parts Industry (INA), told reporters earlier this month that the illegal importation of used vehicles from the U.S., known as “chocolate cars,” was pushing down used car prices and benefiting criminal gangs.
By Dave LaChance Verified| Repairer Driven News Verified Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) has recalled more than 1.2 million Ram pickups to address misaligned strikers that can allow the tailgate to open while driving. The recall affects 1,234,657 Ram 1500, Ram 2500, and Ram 3500 models from the 2019-2022 model years, FCA said in documents filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
Company Info
Repairer Driven News
Repairer Driven News (RDN) is an online news portal dedicated to the collision repair industry. Launched in 2015 by the Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) in Kentwood, Michigan, RDN provides essential news, analysis, and in-depth reports tailored for collision repair businesses. The platform is designed to keep professionals informed about relevant industry developments. RDN offers custom notifications for registered users, allowing them to receive updates through daily, weekly, or monthly email digests. The service also includes a mobile app that initially launched for iOS, with plans for an Android version. The editorial content is directed by John Huetter, who brings experience in business and online journalism to the role. RDN serves as a valuable resource for repair shops, technicians, and other stakeholders in the collision repair sector.
Kentwood, Michigan, United States
+1 877-841-0660
Founded: 2014