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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.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.
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Beyond the Estimate: CIC Explores Why Transparency Is Becoming Collision Repair's Most Valuable Service

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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