Toronto, Ontario – The Automotive Body Parts Association (ABPA) has released its latest research report detailing the rising cost of repair prices for consumers in the collision industry.
Developed in partnership with Depth Services, the study, “High Costs, Hard Hits: The Consumer Struggle with Rising Collision Repair Prices,” specifically examines the “real-life hardships consumers face due to systemic barriers that inflate vehicle repair costs.”
The key findings within the report note that:
- Over 75 percent of surveyed drivers reported significant price increases in collision repair, often leading to financial hardship.
- Nearly 44 percent of surveyed drivers reported facing prolonged repair delays due to parts shortages.
- 75 percent of surveyed drivers reported supporting automotive right to repair legislation in order to have a heightened control and involvement in the repair process.
In order to gain data for the report, the ABPA collected responses from over 1,000 individuals in the United States throughout September 2024. Each respondent was required to have experienced a vehicle collision within the past five years of the study.
“The findings of this report make it clear: rising repair costs and parts monopolies are hitting consumers hard,” said Edward Salamy, executive director of the ABPA. “Drivers across the country are struggling with inflated repair bills and delays that could be avoided.”
For more information, or to read the full report, click here.
