Current Issue

The less shops rely on DRPs, the shorter their key-to-key cycle times.

Small Shops With Big Returns

January 4, 2021

The operators of three shops discuss how they’ve managed to distinguish themselves, while staffing six or fewer people.

Cropper: Ever Greater Expectations

December 25, 2020

Ryan Cropper

A new challenge is keeping up with customers who expect quick and easy.

Spanesi

Ask the Expert: Clay Hoberecht & Best Body Shop

December 21, 2020

Learn how Clay's approach to collision repair positions his state-of-the-art shop for the future

Rising to the Estimator’s Challenge

December 11, 2020

Maraya King

Give your estimator the tools they need to fill the insurance knowledge gap and inform customers about what's happening with their repair.

Looking Back at FenderBender Trend Stories from 2015

December 7, 2020

Mike Munzenrider

Assessing how well FenderBender did five years ago predicting where collision repair industry trends were headed.

The Ins, Outs, and Arounds of Calibration

November 16, 2020

Maraya King

So many cars on the road today require ADAS calibrations, but few shops can perform them.

Having the Time You Need to Change

November 6, 2020

Gabe Holzmer

Big time savings, as well as time saved in the margins, can help you reach your goals as a shop owner.

Bosch

Prepare for ADAS Repairs

November 4, 2020

As American manufacturers include more ADAS features in their vehicles, the independent shop must have a plan to service them

SATAjet X 5500

November 1, 2020

The revolutionary nozzle system redefines the application standards for the future

Car-O-Liner

Car-O-Tronic Vision2 X3 Damage Analysis

November 1, 2020

Increase customer satisfaction and reach a better bottom line

Toyota

To Repair or Not Repair

November 1, 2020

The art of tackling uncommon repairs and extensive damage.

The New Normal is Already Here

October 30, 2020

Ryan Cropper

The changes we made this spring and summer are permanent, at least for now.

ProColor Collision

ProColor Collision on Track with US Expansion Plans

October 28, 2020

In challenge lies opportunity

Improved Operations Might Be Hiding in Plain Sight

October 1, 2020

Kelly Beaton and Mike Munzenrider

It’s not difficult to improve efficiency on your shop floor, sometimes all it takes is honing in on a single aspect of operations, refining it, and working from there.

A Balancing Act

August 20, 2020

Melissa Steinken

Tips for adding additional offerings without a hitch.

Reader's Choice: OEM Parts Dealer

August 3, 2020

The best regional parts dealers as voted by FenderBender readers

Toyota

Toyota Radiators and Repairs

August 1, 2020

Knowing when to repair or replace a radiator or condenser

Six Steps to Better KPI Tracking

July 30, 2020

Anna Zeck

The numbers every MSO must monitor—and how

I-CAR

I-CAR's Ultimate Collision Repair Resource

July 15, 2020

I-CAR’s Repairability Technical Support draws on a legacy of excellence to inform, assist and educate shops

An Advocate for Safety

July 1, 2020

Aric Heide is at the forefront of refinish PPE

Find the Match

July 1, 2020

Michigan painter of over 25 years shares his tricks and outside resources for matching every color, every time

Stand Apart with High Efficiency

July 1, 2020

How to smooth out day-to-day congestion points your paint team may encounter

Streamline Supplement Ordering

June 4, 2020

Melissa Steinken

Streamlining the supplement ordering process starts with the right number of team members and tools dedicated to perfecting blueprinting.

Global Finishing Solutions

Don't Snooze on Paint Booth Filters

June 2, 2020