AAPEX has published a guest commentary authored by ABPA Executive Director Ed Salamy discussing rising collision repair costs, increasing vehicle total loss frequency, and the growing affordability challenges facing consumers.

The article highlights findings from the ABPA’s recent research report, TOTALED: The Real Costs of Vehicle Loss, and continues the association’s broader efforts to elevate discussions surrounding repair affordability, vehicle repairability, consumer choice, and competition within the automotive aftermarket.
The AAPEX guest commentary can be viewed here:

https://www.aapexshow.com/blog/rising-repair-costs/

The ABPA has also incorporated the report’s findings into recent advocacy and editorial efforts involving Right to Repair and tariff-related affordability concerns.

TOTALED: The Real Costs of Vehicle Loss and its companion video can be found here:

https://www.autobpa.com/research/totaled-the-real-costs-of-vehicle-loss/