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Counterfeit parts can include air bags and ADAS sensors, plus a number of engine management sensors and other parts replaced during a collision repair.
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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.
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'BENCHMARK FOR THE SHOP' : K&M Vice President Michael Bradshaw says Will Barkley's meticulous approach to planning is guided by OEM repair procedures.
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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.
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Sept. 25, 2025
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ADAS or Self-driving Car
A shortage of adequately trained ADAS calibration technicians contributes to motorist safety issues, say University of North Florida researchers.
July 28, 2025

CollisionCast

Audi of America
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The telematics solution is designed to increase brand loyalty and help drive business to Audi Authorized Collision Repair Shops.
Sept. 17, 2025
Endeavor
Endeavor to Discover Hero Image
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
Hunter Engineering
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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
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Endeavor to Discover Hero Image
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

ABRN On the Shop Floor

3M Collision
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Your responsibility is to repair the vehicle to manage crash energy as originally designed.
Oct. 1, 2025
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Perform the final precision masking with fine-line tape. If you have to make any especially sharp turns, you can anchor the fine line with another piece of 3/4' tape to keep it from moving when painting.
Follow this guidance to Increase efficiency and turn out quality repairs.
Sept. 29, 2025
Bosch
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The 6.11 and 6.12 updates add 2026 model year coverage, new special tests, ADAS calibrations, and more.
Sept. 29, 2025
SCRS Quick Tip: Welder Setup: STRSW
Learn key adjustments and common mistakes technicians encounter in resistance spot welding in two minutes.
Sept. 15, 2025

Columnists

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Crunching Numbers
Tight accounts receivable control and daily oversight are crucial to stop cash from slipping through the cracks and jeopardizing profitability.
Oct. 1, 2025
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The Long and Winding Road
Running a Body Shop with Your Significant Other Can Be Challenging and Also Rewarding.
Oct. 1, 2025
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Multiple Locations
Grow your operation from a single shop to an MSO.
Sept. 24, 2025
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At the end of 1993, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) said that 91 percent of all 1994 model-year passenger cars were equipped with airbags, at least on the driver’s side.
The industry was seeing unprecedented growth and change in multiple areas. Shop and vehicle technology was advancing, and a new term was added to the industry lexicon – MSO.
Sept. 22, 2025

Running a Shop

3M Collision
BLENDING: Judgment times for refinish blending are just one type of on-the-spot evaluations, which require a strong technical understanding and being able to communicate that to both insurers and your customer.
Perform repairs more efficiently with these simple, yet powerful, tools.
Oct. 1, 2025
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A blueprint is so named because it's intended to include all parts and procedures needed to repair the vehicle. After all, you wouldn't construct a building with a blueprint showing only half of the rooms, would you?
The repair plan keeps repairs moving through the shop, ensures all technicians are working, and eliminates bottlenecks.
Sept. 29, 2025
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The answer is multilayered, according to two industry experts.
Sept. 19, 2025
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Honesty and clarity go a long way in delivering bad news.
Sept. 16, 2025

Cool Shops

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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
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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
Paintworx Collision Center
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This artist started his collision repair business with only $3,000 in the bank.
April 1, 2025

Multi-Shop Operations (MSO)

Fix Auto
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The Aug. 31 event collected two vehicle loads of supplies for a local children’s home and the school district.
Sept. 24, 2025
Focus Advisors
Focus Advisors 2025 Mid Year Review
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
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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
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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.
Repairers are the repair experts and should stand up to unfair or unreasonable pricing demands.
Aug. 15, 2025

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How one owner turned a commitment to team training into a competitive edge and measurable business growth.
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Learn how Puget Collision Group scaled its success with Driven Brands’ support in this candid conversation on collision repair franchise growth.
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