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FINANCIAL STRATEGISTS: From top left, Dave Luehr, Ryan Taylor, Andy Tylka, Paul Sgro, and Kyle Bradshaw discuss how shops can help customers pay for repairs during the 7th Annual Positivity Summit on February 6.
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True leadership involves relinquishing control and blame, embracing growth as a lifelong journey. Moving forward requires giving up what no longer serves you.
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Now is not the time to grow complacent in managing safety, human resources, and environmental regulations, says KPA's Wayne Curtis.
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From rapid expansion to intentional growth: lessons in leadership, resilience, and building the right way.
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Learn more about the Women's Industry Network — whose mission is to attract, develop, and promote women into collision repair professions — and what you can look forward to at...
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ABRN On the Shop Floor

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Advancements in glue tab technology and the 6C process can help technicians work more efficiently on steel, aluminum, and high-strength steel.
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(Figure 1) Although this procedure has been recommended for several years, it often gets questioned the first time a technician reads it.
There are several General Motors (GM) vehicles built with laser-brazed roof skins, and the replacement procedure gives technicians pause.
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TopFix AI can access proprietary databases containing vehicle maintenance and fault data and respond to diagnostic questions in more than 100 languages.
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Columnists

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How collision repair professionals can transform from technicians into leaders
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Evalute repair/replace decision by considering profitability, efficiency, and repair procedures.
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Assign ownership and streamline communication to improve efficiency and profitability.
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Educate your customers so they can make an informed decision to file an insurance claim or pay out of pocket.
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Running a Shop

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Seemingly simple repairs can hide underlying issues from prior work, such as missing seam sealer or incorrect fasteners. Proper inspection and documentation are vital to confirm...
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THE POWER OF ROBOTICS: Ogden, Utah's Young Collision Center's automated ADAS calibration system from Kinetic offers a level of precision that humans can’t replicate, says Collision Director Chris Hudson.
An open mind with a skeptical eye is the right mindset for embracing new collision repair technology.
April 7, 2026
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Structured mediation preparation can resolve collision repair disputes efficiently with clarity and organization.
April 3, 2026

Cool Shops

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Parkwood Collision's second facility is designed with a new layout to improve productivity and streamline workflow.
April 10, 2026
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Feb. 6, 2026
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Quality Collision Group’s new body shop brings high quality repairs to the Grapevine area while providing centralized training space for its other shops and OEM partners.
Jan. 2, 2026
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Steve’s Auto Body opened its third location in Collinsville, Illinois, featuring a custom-built facility designed around lean principles and efficient vehicle flow.
Oct. 23, 2025

Multi-Shop Operations (MSO)

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A review of Focus Advisors’ proprietary location data shows independent non-dealer MSOs are making moves, as 13 acquired at least one new location since October 2025.
April 3, 2026
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Mediate Hail Pricing and Scheduling Before the First Car Arrives.
March 13, 2026
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Focus Advisors examines a slow 2025 for the industry, which it said was disappointing outside of The Boyd Group's blockbuster acquisition of Joe Hudson's Collison Centers in November...
March 4, 2026
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Body Technician Chris Sandoval is the first participant in the Technician Training Program to become Level 1-certified. The program was designed and developed by Crash Champions...
Feb. 4, 2026

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