With the OEM-aftermarket part debate recently resparked by legislation in Rhode Island, FenderBender decided to look at its 2018 FenderBender Industry Survey to see how OEM part use affects profitability.

A focus on technology has improved 3D Auto Body’s culture and marketing

The company’s Napa, Calif., location has a separate building for customers and office space, allowing the shop floor to operate unhindered

When a record winter derailed his new shop’s opening, Tom Martin was forced to get creative to accommodate the loss

Using caul plates for molding carbon fiber results in a smooth surface on the finished laminate.

When it comes towards growing an automotive business, Mike Maddox finds intimate ways in which his shop can find success.

A man behind the scenes, Heppner Auto Body's facilities maintenance manager has been a driving force behind the six-shop Minneapolis operation's long-term success. That's why Craig Dale is the 2018 FenderBender Award winner in the Wild Card category.