CollisionCast

CollisionCast is the premier collision repair industry podcast, helping shop owners and operators improve their businesses with real-world solutions to common problems, delivered by leading industry experts and elite shop leaders.

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Veteran analyst Greg Horn shares what impact he sees from tariffs now and in the near future.
July 8, 2025
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New regulations take effect July 1 by the California Bureau of Automotive Repair.
June 24, 2025
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Severity is up; claims are down. Why? SambaSafety's John Barbagallo discusses some recent trends.
June 10, 2025
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In this CollisionCast episode, sponsored by Accudraft Paint Booths, Editor-in-Chief Jay Sicht sits down with Jeremy Winters, content and marketing at Accudraft, to talk about ...
May 27, 2025
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Hear how Andy Tylka, owner of TAG Auto Group in Indiana, is helping his employees, their families, and the industry with mental health care.
May 13, 2025
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Hear how one collision repair shop owner is addressing insurer pushback, rising paint and material costs, and other issues.
April 24, 2025
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3M Application Engineer Specialist Ryan Marrinan observes a student applying a seam sealer bead at 3M's Skills Development Center. The Front Office Collision Repair Training Course begins next month.
The goal of the new 3M course is for front-office personnel to better understand the repair process to improve repair plan accuracy and insurance claim communication. And that...
April 9, 2025
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Learn about the rise and importance of the Women's Industry Network.
March 11, 2025
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Hear how the co-founders of Lightning Auto Service advocate for proper procedures and some steps they've taken to reduce friction with insurers.
Feb. 25, 2025
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If you're looking to sell your shop(s), 2025 is shaping up to be a good year. Here's what you need to know first.
Feb. 4, 2025
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Learn how this Abra location’s introduction of collision repair to teachers benefits future repairers.
Jan. 22, 2025
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FenderBender/ABRN Editor-in-Chief Jay Sicht took this photo at the Tesla exhibit in December 2023 at the Petersen Automotive Museum.
How might Donald Trump's EV policies and proposed tariffs affect the car parc and the auto parts supply chain?
Jan. 7, 2025
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As insurers tighten their purse strings and adopt more stringent policies, shop owners must navigate this evolving landscape with adaptability and resilience.
Dec. 3, 2024
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This interview with Ryan Mandell, director of claims performance for Mitchell International, comes one month after the recent Longshoremen’s strike.
Nov. 19, 2024
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In this episode, FenderBender columnist Drew Bryant talks about efforts to bring together stakeholders and enhance the quality of our industry.
Nov. 8, 2024
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Tom Wolf, director of strategic accounts and OEM aftersales at PPG Automotive Refinish, joins Jay Sicht to discuss why it's important to research refinishing considerations that...
Oct. 2, 2024
Mountain States Collision Repair Association
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Megan Mueller talks about the formation and vision of the association.
Sept. 17, 2024
Collision Engineering
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Mary Mahoney of Enterprise Mobility and Matt Ebert of Crash Champions speak about the Collision Engineering program and recruitment, plus details on the golf tournament in December...
Aug. 27, 2024
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Learn how your shop can help new hires become productive technicians.
Aug. 6, 2024
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Ryan Taylor, the founder and CEO of Body Shop Booster, speaks about what he is doing to develop AI for collision repairers.
July 17, 2024
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A climate researcher and a PDR expert speak about the future of hail and hail repair.
July 2, 2024
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Sara Fraser of Haas Performance Consulting dispels the myths about Gen Z workers.
June 18, 2024
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NACAT President Drew Barnes and Business Manager Heather Sebben talk about the role the organization plays in the automotive industry.
May 31, 2024
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AI Car
Learn how data-driven repair recommendations can assist with increasingly complex repairs.
May 10, 2024