TOTALED: The Real Costs of Vehicle Loss
Consumer Research by Dr. Blaire O’Neal
Published: May 2026
The ABPA proudly supports TOTALED: The Real Costs of Vehicle Loss, a consumer research project led by Dr. Blaire O’Neal of Depth Services.
This in-depth study examines how increasing vehicle total loss determinations are impacting consumers financially and disrupting household mobility across the United States. Through extensive consumer interviews and market analysis, the report explores how rising repair costs, advanced vehicle technology, and restricted access to competitive replacement parts are contributing to more vehicles being declared total losses.
The research also highlights the important role that quality aftermarket collision parts play in helping maintain affordable repairs, preserving consumer choice, and potentially preventing otherwise repairable vehicles from being unnecessarily totaled.
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TOTALED: The Real Costs of Vehicle Loss
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High Costs, Hard Hits: The Consumer Struggle with Rising Collision Repair Prices
Consumer Research by Dr. Blaire O’Neal
Published: March 2025
The ABPA proudly supports High Costs, Hard Hits: The Consumer Struggle with Rising Collision Repair Prices, a consumer research project led by Dr. Blaire O’Neal of Depth Services.
This in-depth study examines the rising costs of auto repairs and the impact on consumers, highlighting how limited competition and restrictive policies drive up expenses and delay necessary vehicle repairs. Through comprehensive research, Dr. O’Neal uncovers critical insights that emphasize the need for fair and competitive alternatives in the automotive repair industry.
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High Costs, Hard Hits: The Consumer Struggle with Rising Collision Repair Prices
