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Nov. 3, 2025
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Steve Bach, Product Specialist at Seymour Paint, describes modern collision repair techniques and proper preparation procedures for using 2K adhesives and seam sealers.
Sept. 24, 2025
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Think like a thief to stop one. Join this eye-opening session to uncover how criminals target auto businesses and learn proactive strategies to protect your tools, vehicles, and...
Oct. 28, 2025
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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

CollisionCast

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Leverage your USPs, OEM certifications, and advantages as an independent to win in 2026.
Jan. 27, 2026
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Dave Luehr, owner of Elite Body Shop Solutions, joins the CollisionCast to talk about how the best time to be independent is now.
Jan. 20, 2026
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Crash Champions Founder and CEO Matt Ebert talks about collision repair technician recruitment and retention.
Dec. 23, 2025
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Elevate your awareness, rethink your environment, and commit to becoming an even better version of yourself.
Dec. 16, 2025

ABRN On the Shop Floor

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Consistent test welds are vital for verifying weld quality, especially with new materials and processes, to ensure vehicle safety in future collisions.
Jan. 25, 2026
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Attention to detail and proper documentation during vehicle diagnostics and reinstallation can prevent some simple ADAS faults.
Jan. 22, 2026
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Axalta’s Spies Hecker Permahyd Hi-TEC 8260 Premium Waterborne Clearcoat was one of six Axalta products that earned recognition.
Jan. 19, 2026
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A blog from Car ADAS Solutions explains what sensor fusion is and how it enhances autonomous driving.
Jan. 16, 2026

Columnists

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Learn how to identify different employee behaviors, motivate problem solvers, and implement systems like problem boards to foster a culture of responsibility, innovation, and ...
Feb. 6, 2026
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Drive business with low- or no-cost solutions.
Feb. 6, 2026
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Champions are made through adversity, teamwork, continuous learning, and the relentless pursuit of excellence.
Feb. 2, 2026
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Independents are positioned to succeed by leveraging their community relationships, reputation, and ability to adapt quickly.
Jan. 20, 2026

Running a Shop

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SAFETY FIRST Mike Anderson of CollisionAdvice.com, left, leads a panel discussion about steering gear and column safety inspections with Gerry Rosenbarker and Tyler Foote of Mohawk Collision Center and Andrew Batenhorst of Pacific BMW Collision Center at the OEM Collision Repair Technology Summit during the SEMA Show.
Mike Anderson moderated a SEMA Show panel discussion on the importance of steering column and gear inspections that included how to get reimbursed for the work.
Feb. 6, 2026
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ADAS Concept
With CCI’s ADAS Essentials course, staff can better educate the customer and insurer on the importance of these safety systems.
Feb. 6, 2026
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Discover how understanding and applying the five languages of appreciation can foster a healthier workplace culture, enhance communication, and lead to better customer service...
Feb. 6, 2026
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These two shop owners knew the time was right to go from side hustle to full-time business.
Feb. 6, 2026

Cool Shops

Premier Truck Group
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The new 85,000 sq. ft. facility has the equipment, team, and space needed to quickly get fleets back on the road.
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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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
Abra Auto Body Repair of America
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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

Multi-Shop Operations (MSO)

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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
Hertrich Collision Center
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The shop in Easton, Maryland is Hertrich's 15th location. Hertrich Collision Centers continues to grow by partnering with family-owned and independently operated collision centers...
Jan. 30, 2026
Crash Champions
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The segment highlighted how the company fosters professional development and promotes skilled trades through its apprenticeship platform and Service Advisor training program.
Jan. 28, 2026
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Abra Cloquet's third annual winter clothing drive collected 296 winter clothes for United Way of Carlton and Pine County.
The third annual drive surpassed expectations, collecting 296 winter clothing items for the United Way of Carlton and Pine County. The items will help support individuals and ...
Jan. 22, 2026

Sponsored Content

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Learn how remote, OEM-specific diagnostics are helping collision shops keep up without slowing down.
Jan. 7, 2026
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Oct. 21, 2025
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Discover how USC collision repair products give body shops the tools to boost quality, efficiency and profitability.
Oct. 8, 2025
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Learn how Abra’s 2024 Franchisee of the Year builds trust, loyalty, and community impact
Oct. 3, 2025

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