Insights
Current Used Vehicle Market Conditions: Q2 2024
July 29, 2024
3 MIN READWholesale prices fell for the second consecutive month in May and continued to fall into mid-June, as the less-than-impressive 2024 Spring/tax season market came to an early close. Nevertheless, wholesale and retail used vehicle market conditions are amenable to a less dramatic ongoing decline in prices than seen last year, as much of the correction to historical patterns of depreciation, seasonality and price-spread versus new vehicles has already taken place.
2024 CARSTAR Conference
The Canadian CARSTAR franchise network will celebrate its 30th anniversary in Victoria, BC by hosting its annual conference. Over the course of three days, the CARSTAR team, along with professionals from across the industry, will gather to celebrate this milestone, attend informational sessions and strengthen connections with one another during events like the vendor trade show.
Texas Auto Body Trade Show 2024
With the goal of bringing together automotive repair professionals across the broader Southwest region, the Auto Body Association of Texas (ABAT) is once again hosting the Texas Auto Body Trade Sho
Episode 12: Balancing Act: Managing Rising Costs without Compromising Safety
June 25, 2024
Auto claim costs continue to grow—requiring an even greater focus on expenses. In this episode, Ryan Smith, vice president of claims and salvage operations at Saskatchewan Government Insurance Corporation (SGI), shares how his organization is successfully balancing this cost increase with its commitment to high-quality collision repairs by prioritizing safety, ingenuity and industry collaboration.