“Every hit is different; every vehicle is different,” and to Matt Dozois, “anytime is a good time to join the collision repair industry.” 

Today on CollisionCast, we're joined by Matt Dozois, a young technician at Nylund's Collision Center in Englewood, Colorado, to discuss the technician shortage and how shops can bolster their young talent. 

A body shop director in Ohio has come up with one way to retain talented young technicians: incentivize them.

Shop owner Danny Szarka breaks down the best current methods for pinpointing hirable young technicians among job applicants, and what to focus on when searching job websites.

VeriFacts Automotive announced the finalists for the March Taylor Award. This award is earned by individuals who contribute to the success of VeriFacts VQ facilities by excelling in their role. The four roles to be awarded this year are: collision repair manager, refinish technician, traditional material technician, and aluminum and advanced material technician.

The event, which pays tribute to former Board member and influential association member Lou Scoras, also raises money for a scholarship in his name, helping to engage and inspire the next generation of automotive technicians.