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March 2026 FenderBender
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STUDENT WELDER: A student gets hands-on instruction in welding at Sandhills Community College as part of the Collision Engineering Program that prepares students for successful careers in the industry.
Education+Training
Mary Mahoney Leads Collision Engineering in Building the Next Generation
March 31, 2026
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Operations
Empowering Women in Collision Repair
March 30, 2026
April Lausch (second from left) began her career in collision repair 30 years ago with no prior experience and quickly rose through the ranks due to her work ethic and dedication.
Shop Profiles
Trailblazing Leadership in Collision Repair: The Inspiring Journey of April Lausch
March 24, 2026
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Fist-bumping robot AI
Columnists
Medina: How AI Empowers Shop Owners and Teams
March 23, 2026
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Vehicle Subscription
Columnists
Menefee: Auto Subscriptions and the Future of the Independent Collision Shop
March 19, 2026
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Lobsiger: Building a Problem-Solving Machine, Part 2
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March 16, 2026
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Follow a CAT Season Playbook
Mediate Hail Pricing and Scheduling Before the First Car Arrives.
March 13, 2026
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Operations
Repair Planning for Success
Two award-winning repair planners share their tips and tricks for successful blueprinting.
March 11, 2026
Skillveri
READY PAINTER ONE: Attendees at the 2025 SEMA Show try to set the high score in Skillveri's refinish simulator at the Society of Collision Repair Specialists booth.
Education+Training
Collision Repair Training with Virtual Reality
Simulations provide realistic, customizable training scenarios for students and technicians.
March 9, 2026