The president of the Automotive Retailers Association says his industry shouldn't shoulder the blame for the financial crisis at ICBC. In his news conference, Eby noted vehicle repair costs had gone up 30 per cent in the last two years but McCormack is worried his industry is being scapegoated and wants the public to know it's not the shops that are driving up repair bills. Responding to @icbc deficit, the group representing BC auto body shops says serviceable used parts could cut cost of collision repairs. @cbcnewsbc #cbc pic.twitter.com/xD5KLG9djE — @CBCtanyaHe said vehicle repairs account for 15 per cent of ICBC's overall budget, and therefore shouldn't be a priority as the government looks to rein in spending. McCormack went on to say that ICBC could save money by allowing more used parts to be used in vehicle repair by changing salvage procurement policies.

Source: CBC News January 31, 2018 22:28 UTC