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    It's a crucial operation, but many shops struggle to secure payment for their work. Two shop owners share strategies that give them the best chance of being reimbursed.
    Sept. 1, 2026
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    Effective collision repair requires seamless coordination among departments, from initial estimates to final paint. Implementing SOPs, verifying parts early, and scheduling diligently...
    Sept. 1, 2026
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    Under the FenderBender Award winner's leadership, Swift Collision emphasizes quality, employee development, and customer experience, utilizing innovative workflows and a strong...
    Sept. 1, 2026
    Greg Lobsiger Shop Profits
    Establish clear goals, build respect with employees, and lead with integrity to ensure long-term success and operational independence.
    Sept. 1, 2026
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    His approach to OEM-driven planning results in optimized processes and safe, proper repairs.
    Sept. 1, 2026
    Jay Sicht
    Bridging the Gap At the recent Collision Industry Conference (CIC), the usual empty chair representing the consumer in the repair was replaced with a customer on stage. Roxanne Raffaelli (right), praised the thorough and transparent communication with the shop, Body Builders Automotive, Inc., whose owner, Maria Quintero (second from right) was joined by Gold Coast Auto Body's Andrew Plischke and Moderators Danny Gredinberg (left), and Erin Killcoyne-Solis.
    As vehicle technology grows more complex and insurance disputes become more common, repairers are finding that consumer education may be as important as the repair itself.
    Aug. 24, 2026
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    Shareholders overwhelmingly voted to approve the previously announced all-stock merger of equals of Akzo Nobel N.V. and Axalta Coating Systems.
    Aug. 5, 2026