The Automotive Body Parts Association (ABPA) will soon be releasing new research that takes a deeper look at one of the most important—and often overlooked—trends in today’s collision repair environment.
Total loss determinations are becoming more common. But the real story isn’t just how often they occur.
It’s what happens next.
In the coming weeks, the ABPA will introduce a new report examining how total loss decisions are being shaped by rising repair costs, evolving vehicle technology, and changing valuation dynamics—and how those decisions are impacting consumers in ways that extend well beyond the claim itself.
This research goes beyond the traditional metrics.
It explores:
- The growing gap between repair costs and vehicle values
- How total loss outcomes are affecting consumer finances and mobility
- The broader system dynamics influencing these trends across the industry
The findings offer a new perspective on how a routine claims outcome can translate into longer-term consequences for drivers and households.
We’ll be sharing more details soon, along with insights that we believe will be important for the entire collision repair ecosystem—including insurers, repairers, suppliers, and policymakers.
Stay tuned.
