October 2025 Collision Corner
October 2025 Collision Corner TOTAL LOSSES CONTINUING TO CLIMB – Through April 2025, 22.6% of all claims were declared Total losses, a 0.9-point increase from the same period in 2024. Contributing factors include declining used vehicle values, which are now...
Fall Into Vehicle Safety: Why Autumn Is the Season for Preventive Maintenance
As the air turns crisp and the days grow shorter, it’s time for more than just pumpkin spice and cozy sweaters—it’s time for preventive vehicle maintenance. At the Northwest Auto Care Alliance (NWACA), we encourage independent automotive shops and their customers to...September Collision Corner
September 2025 collision corner Managing Your Cyber Risk – NWACA Collision Lunch & Learn – September 9th, 2025, from: 12:00 to 1:00 pm Click HERE to register. Cybercrime is one of the fastest-growing and most dynamic exposures in business today. Hardly a...
Grit and Grease: Celebrating the Blue-Collar Backbone of the Pacific Northwest
Introduction Every September, we pause to recognize the American workforce through Labor Day. At the Northwest Auto Care Alliance, this means spotlighting the skilled, dedicated professionals who turn wrenches, manage service desks, and mentor future technicians. In...2025 Outstanding Member of the Year – Tracy Franks
We would like to congratulate Tracy Franks as this year’s 2025 Outstanding Member of the year. Outstanding Member of the Year is the highest honor bestowed on any member of Northwest Auto Care Alliance.2024 Outstanding Member of the Year – Micah Strom
We would like to congratulate Micah Strom as this year’s 2024 Outstanding Member of the year. Outstanding Member of the Year is the highest honor bestowed on any member of Northwest Auto Care Alliance.August 2025 Collision Corner
With the reduced claims volume in 2024 and early 2025, the percentage of shops charging customers some amount beyond their deductible to cover “short-pays” by insurers has slipped this year – but only modestly. Among about 300 shops responding to CRASH Network’s...
