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    Crossroads of innovation
    Tiffany Menefee
    June 20, 2025
    The collision repair industry is at a crossroads. As vehicle safety and performance improves, the business landscape reshapes to favor well-capitalized players.
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    Andrew Batenhorst
    June 17, 2025
    Surviving a constant onslaught of people seeking your money requires setting boundaries and product validation.
    Bailey Davidson
    THE NEXT GENERATION: James Ivanowski's (left) oldest son, Jonah (far right) works as an estimator and is involved in most high-level decisions for the business.
    Lindsey Gainer
    June 17, 2025
    Proud of their legacy, Hollingsworth Auto Service’s family owners have pivoted to meet the industry’s shifting needs.
    Dave Dunn
    ALWAYS BE RECRUITING: Dave Dunn has run Dave's Auto Body for nearly 50 years, and his approach to recruiting has included a 'waiting line' of viable candidates.
    Noah Brown
    June 16, 2025
    You can turn recruiting into your shop’s strength with just 30 minutes every quarter.

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    AVOIDING WORKFLOW INTERRUPTIONS: As a vehicle moves through Evolve’s repair “assembly line,” the team is constantly looking for areas where the process gets bogged down to make improvements.
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    PRE-SCAN: An advanced inspection should include a pre-scan on crucial ADAS functions.