February 7, 2022 – The following data provides benchmarking insights and trends compiled from our PPG ADJUSTRITE® Commercial Estimating system for the 3rd quarter, 2021. This data reflects information compiled from both insurance and shop estimates from the United States and Canada. For all metrics, the information excludes known total losses, estimates with only one line item and estimates <$100.
Severity for the 3rd Quarter averaged $10,172—a 13.5% increase over the previous quarter.
This average is 16.4% higher than Q3, 2020 and 22.2% higher than Q3, 2019. Severity data for October and November 2021 indicates that Q4 severity average dollars should climb even higher.
All Sales Mix dollars for Q3 saw double digit increases over Q3 2020. Parts dollars saw the highest increase of 20%.
Table 1: Sales Mix Percent for Quarter 3 of 2019, 2020, & 2021
The Mechanical and Frame Q3 Labor Mix Percent increased compared to the same quarter in 2020. Mechanical Q3 Labor Mix Percent trended up, while Body and Paint Q3 Labor Mix Percent continued its downward trend over the last 3 years.
Table 2: Labor Mix Percent for Quarter 3 of 2019, 2020, & 2021
Table 3: Average Labor Dollars for Quarter 3 of 2019, 2020, & 2021
All average dollar categories in Q3’s Labor Mix showed increases compared to same quarter last year. Body and Miscellaneous had the largest increases of 11.4% and 16.4% respectively.
We revisited our previously reported value of approximately $700 for Average Sublet Dollars and discovered a calculation error within the aggregated data set.
Our updated table now reflects year over year increases for Sublet, Paint Materials and Shop Supplies and double digit growth compared to 2019.
Thank you for your continued interest in the industry metrics provided.
About PPG AdjustRite:
The PPG AdjustRite Commercial Estimating system is an industry-leading platform in the medium-to-heavy-duty equipment repair and claims industry. This system is a web-based, fully mobile application, driven by a comprehensive database of commercial vehicles and equipment including: tractors, trailers, trucks, boxes, motor coaches, RVs, and buses. To learn more about the PPG AdjustRite Commercial Estimating System, visit www.adjustrite.com .