The chart below illustrates the total loss data for both vehicle age and actual cash value of total loss vehicles processed through Mitchell servers.
Average Vehicle Age in Years
Average Vehicle Total Loss Actual Cash Value
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Episode 10: Collision Claim Trends and What to Expect in 2024
What keeps carriers and collision repairers up at night? In this episode, Ryan highlights the effect of recent collision claim trends—including rising repair costs, parts supply chain disruptions and advancements in vehicle technology—on the auto insurance ecosystem. He also provides a sneak peek at the four trends to watch for in 2024.
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Plugged-In: EV Collision Insights Q3 2023
Electric vehicle (EV) repairable claims frequency rose to 1.86% in the U.S. and 3.14% in Canada in Q3 2023—up a modest 0.37% and 0.50% respectively from Q2. Tesla, the world’s largest EV manufacturer, accounted for over 70% of the EVs repaired in North American collision facilities last quarter.
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Mazda and Mitchell Renew Collision Network Agreement and Introduce Program Enhancements
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Current Used Vehicle Market Conditions: Q3 2023
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