Industry Insights

Understanding the developments, technologies and industry practices that are changing vehicle assessment, repair and insurance

Why Industry Change Matters

Vehicle technology, repair methods and insurance practices continue to evolve. Changes in one area can influence repair costs, assessment methods, vehicle values, claim outcomes and the choices available to vehicle owners.

Industry Insights examines significant developments and emerging trends to help readers understand what is changing, why it matters and the practical implications that may follow.

The focus is on informed understanding rather than commentary — considering developments objectively and placing them within the broader vehicle assessment and repair environment.

Our Approach

Industry developments are considered through the lens of practical assessment experience, technical evidence and their potential effect on vehicle owners and the wider claims and repair environment.

Where appropriate, publications will distinguish between established facts, emerging trends and professional observations. The aim is to provide useful context without speculation or unnecessary commentary.

Industry Insights

Publications in Development

This series examines significant developments across vehicle technology, repair, assessment and insurance, with a focus on their practical implications for vehicle owners and industry participants.

  • II-001 – Artificial Intelligence in Insurance Claims: What Is Changing?

  • II-002 – Partner Repair Networks: Understanding the Model

  • II-003 – Electric Vehicles: Depreciation, Repair Costs and Total Loss

  • II-004 – Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS): The Growing Importance of Calibration

  • II-005 – Vehicle Theft: How Technology Is Changing the Risk

  • II-006 – Parts Supply: When Availability Influences Repair Decisions

  • II-007 – Written-Off Vehicles: Understanding the Changing Landscape

  • II-008 – Catastrophe Repair: How the Industry Responds to Major Hail Events

  • II-009 – Paintless Dent Repair (PDR): The Seasonal Hail Repair Industry

  • II-010 – Tow and Storage Costs: An Increasing Claims Challenge

  • II-011 – Digital Claims Assessment: Benefits and Limitations

  • II-012 – The Changing Role of the Motor Vehicle Assessor

Who These Publications Are For

Industry Insights is intended for vehicle owners, businesses, brokers, repairers and other professionals seeking to better understand developments that may influence vehicle assessment, repair and insurance.

A Changing Industry

Vehicle technology, repair practices and insurance processes continue to evolve. These publications provide general information based on the circumstances and information available at the time of publication.

Where developments are ongoing, publications may be reviewed and updated as new information becomes available.