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Mitchell Q2 EV Collision Report: BEV Claims Fall for First Time in U.S.

Aug. 21, 2025

Right place, wrong direction

Aug. 11, 2025

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Batenhorst on Navigating Industry Downturns: Strategic Planning for Shops

Create a strategic plan for your shop to help ensure a stable flow of work.

Lobsiger: Acres of Diamonds

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Ask the Experts: PPG Velocity® System Deep Dive

Discover how the all-new PPG Velocity® solventborne refinish system is helping collision repair shops work smarter and faster—directly from the expert who knows it best.

Sept. 25, 2025

Research+Reports

Calibration Crisis: How Drivers' Safety May Be Placed at Risk

A shortage of adequately trained ADAS calibration technicians contributes to motorist safety issues, say University of North Florida researchers.

July 28, 2025

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Webinar: The Changing Landscape of ADAS and Calibrations

Are you concerned about the ROI on ADAS calibration? Discover how advancements in ADAS technology are reshaping vehicle safety and automation. Join us to explore the latest trends...

Sign up now for the 2022 ABRN Industry Update Roundtable

Hear from other body shop owners about the ups and downs they are facing on a daily basis.

June 28, 2022

CollisionCast

CollisionCast: Lead from the Front Lines

Great cultures are built intentionally by people who lead from the front, together. Everyone, regardless of their role, has the power (and responsibility) to lead by example.

Sept. 9, 2025

CollisionCast: Preparing Your Shop for In-House ADAS Calibration

Discover the financial and operational advantages of ADAS calibration, including how to train your team effectively and leverage tools like Hunter's ADAS Learning Tool for optimal...

Aug. 26, 2025

CollisionCast: Follow Up and Follow Through

Explore practical tips shared by industry experts on how to operate your business at a higher level by focusing on consistent follow-up and strategic leadership practices.

Aug. 20, 2025

Products, Tools & Equipment

CollisionCast on the Calibration Crisis: How Drivers' Safety May Be Placed at Risk

A shortage of adequately trained ADAS calibration technicians contributes to motorist safety issues, according to AirPro and University of North Florida researchers.

Aug. 12, 2025

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Videos

SCRS Quick Tip: Welder Setup STRSW

Learn key adjustments and common mistakes technicians encounter in resistance spot welding in two minutes.

Sept. 15, 2025

Blackout Kit

Repair shops need to be prepared for unexpected power outages. The new Blackout Kit from Challenger Lifts is designed for use with two-post lift models so facilities can manually...

Sept. 15, 2025

asTech

AsTech to Showcase New Calibration Tech at SEMA Show

Connected Calibrations integrates adasThink directly into the repair order submission process to track every calibration from estimate to completion.

Sept. 8, 2025

Norton Saint-Gobain Releases Norton Vented Paint Cup System

The new system is designed to offer simplicity and cost savings to users.

Aug. 27, 2025

Columnists

Bryant: September’s Not the End — It’s the Edge

Are you ready to press the reset button and prep for a strong fourth quarter?

Sept. 8, 2025

Lobsiger: Fine-tune Your P&L

The owner’s responsibility is ultimately to make sure the business is healthy, with good profitability and cash flow.

Aug. 29, 2025

You Can’t Expand What You Don’t Train

Expanding people, not problems: training that keeps up with growth

Aug. 25, 2025

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Menefee: The Partnership of Your Shop and Your Supplier is a Two-way Street

A supplier must protect their customer relationship by listening to their customer, responding to their needs, and showing up when it matters.

Aug. 14, 2025

Running a Shop

Finance

Financial Series: Minimizing Overhead Expenses

With claims counts declining, it may be time to proactively trim overhead expenditures to save cash flow and cut the monthly expense budget.

Sept. 11, 2025

Shop Customers

Shops Must Sell Repairs to Close the Deal

AkzoNobel's Jim Lovejoy says it's time for shops to stop being order takers and proactively sell their services to get cars in the door.

Sept. 9, 2025

COMMAND CENTER: Anthony McNee uses the McStud Estimating Tool, on the left screen, to quickly calculate estimates and transfer the results into the estimating system.

Articles

How the McStud Estimating Tool Simplifies Repair Planning

In this Q&A with FenderBender, Anthony McNee explains why he built his own estimating tool and how it improves the efficiency, accuracy, and consistency of collision repair estimates...

Sept. 5, 2025

Operations

How Can Collision Repair Attract Talented Next-Gen Techs — and Keep Them?

The answer is multilayered, according to two industry experts.

Sept. 1, 2025

Cool Shops

Snap Shop: Windham Body Shop

Robbie Windham started learning collision repair in his parents' garage. Today, he runs a 10,500 SF shop that prioritizes doing what's best for his customers.

Aug. 4, 2025

A Look Inside Abra Sparta’s Renovated Facility

The facility in Sparta, Michigan, received a complete teardown and rebuild of the front office, new paint area, three overhead doors providing exterior access, and a new internal...

June 13, 2025

Snap Shop: DB Orlando Collision

Drew Bryant had some must-haves when expanding into his second location for DB Orlando Collision, including efficiency-boosting Symach FixLine bays.

June 6, 2025

Multi Shop Operations (MSOs)

Snap Shop: Paintworx Collision Center

This artist started his collision repair business with only $3,000 in the bank.

April 1, 2025

Multi-Shop Operations (MSO)

Focus Advisors Releases 2025 Mid-Year Review of MSO Activity

Total deals declined in the first half of 2025, but private equity made aggressive moves into collision repair, according to the latest report from Focus Advisors.

Sept. 10, 2025

MSO Symposium

CEO of Boyd Group Services to Emcee 2025 MSO Symposium

President and CEO of Boyd Group Services Inc. Brian Kaner will serve as the Master of Ceremonies at the 2025 MSO Symposium on Monday, November 3, in Las Vegas at Rio Hotel &...

Sept. 9, 2025

Accelerated Vehicle Technology, the mechanical repair business serving LaMettry's Collision and part of Quality Collision Group, includes ample space for the largest calibration requirements, with targets and software for most makes and models.

Trying to Bring Clarity to ADAS Work

Repairers are the repair experts and should stand up to unfair or unreasonable pricing demands.

Aug. 15, 2025