darrell amberson

Get Involved

December 21, 2017

Darrell Amberson

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It’s up to us to create a better collision repair industry

LaMettry's Presents Recycled Ride to Local Vet

September 11, 2017

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LaMettry's threw its first Recycled Rides event at its newest facility in Chanhassen, Minn.

Inside the Chrysler-LKQ Transaction

June 30, 2017

Melissa Steinken and Bryce Evans

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Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) bypassed franchised dealers to sell select parts to LKQ. Will it impact your shop?

CIECA Project to Incorporate Diagnostic Scans into BMS

June 15, 2017

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CIECA announced it will begin work June 19 on a new project to implement the exchange and transmission of scanning diagnostics results within the business message specification (BMS).

Don’t Undervalue Insurance Relationships

April 1, 2017

Darrell Amberson

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While it’s easy to become frustrated and adversarial, there are some simple solutions to get the most of out each relationship

Common Cycle Time Missteps

July 1, 2013

Bryce Evans

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The common mistakes—and what you can do to prevent them

History Restored

April 1, 2012

Britt Johnsen

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Darrell Amberson combined his passion for the past and hands-on work while restoring a 1946 Dodge WC pickup.

Breaking Up with a Business Partner

February 1, 2010

Nichol Nelson

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After four years as partners and a tough-but-amicable split, dealer shop Mercedes Collision Center and indy repairer Valley Paint & Body are taking steps to grow their businesses on their own terms.