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The market for automotive protective coating services is growing as consumers want to protect their vehicles from corrosion and wear and tear. 2K protective coating sprays have...
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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Hear how I-CAR is addressing the technician shortage and is continuing education with collaborations and adaptive learning methods.
Nov. 25, 2025
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Dr. Paul White and Sheryl Driggers talk about how misconceptions about showing appreciation could be harming your workplace.
Nov. 12, 2025
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Explore the power of outcome-based leadership rooted in commitment, integrity, and personal accountability.
Nov. 4, 2025
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Hear why Ford Motor Company has updated its collision position statements, "reaffirming the company’s commitment to safe, proper, and repeatable repairs that restore vehicle performance...
Oct. 14, 2025

ABRN On the Shop Floor

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Meet the Seymour AutoFlow™ Spray Gun — pro-level HVLP feel, no compressor or cleanup. Get smooth, even coverage from an aerosol can and finish jobs faster. Perfect for pros and...
Dec. 8, 2025
Inside SEMA 2025: What’s New from Opus IVS
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Join Opus IVS CEO Brian Herron as he shares what’s new from Opus at the 2025 SEMA Show — from the latest diagnostic innovations to how the company is helping collision repair ...
Dec. 2, 2025
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Attention to detail and proper documentation during vehicle diagnostics and reinstallation can prevent some simple ADAS faults.
Dec. 1, 2025
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Learn how to start with the most relevant vehicle makes, set up dedicated hardware, and establish standardized procedures to ensure a smooth, repeatable OEM diagnostic tool deployment...
Dec. 1, 2025

Columnists

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Transitioning from a single-shop owner to an MSO involves shifting from operational management to organizational architecture, focusing on building systems, developing leaders...
Dec. 10, 2025
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Pacific BMW Collision Center Repair Plan
OEMs must increase audit frequency, improve training, and be more selective in their network membership or risk damaging their brands' reputation and customer trust.
Dec. 3, 2025
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In a collision shop, we need to look at our shop as more of a laboratory than just a place where wrecked cars get fixed.
Dec. 3, 2025
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We can’t continue fighting each claim or supplement to be paid for proper repairs. We need to start pushing for state-level licensing and oversight.
Nov. 17, 2025

Running a Shop

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The transition from estimating to repair planning requires patience, communication, and commitment
Dec. 11, 2025
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Offering rental cars provides a great opportunity to diversify your shop’s business and enter a market that may be underserved in your area.
Dec. 5, 2025
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Strategic Planning for 2026
As we look toward the new year, it’s the perfect time to meet with your leadership team and develop a comprehensive plan for achieving your 2026 goals.
Dec. 4, 2025
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Effective customer service training, including understanding customer needs and legalities, is essential for collision repair shops to foster trust, improve customer experience...
Dec. 1, 2025

Cool Shops

Quality Collision Group
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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.
Dec. 2, 2025
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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

Multi-Shop Operations (MSO)

OpenRoad Collision
Steve Horton, CEO of OpenRoad Collision, and Frank McClosky, founder of Frank’s Collision Repair, are forming a strategic partnership that continues OpenRoad Collison's commitment to partner with locally trusted, community-anchored brands that prioritize people, quality, and OEM-centric repair standards.
The move expands OpenRoad Collision's footprint to 37 locations across Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, and Arizona.
Nov. 19, 2025
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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
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Multiple Locations
Grow your operation from a single shop to an MSO.
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

Sponsored Content

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Spot problems before they come with a cost with Collision Core technology,
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
Fender Bender: Abra QuickChat
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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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In the collision repair industry, shops face numerous challenges. Right in the mix of variables is a universal truth that drives success: the capture rate.
Sept. 11, 2025

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