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Shops often experience a sales dip after leaving a DRP. Here’s how to lessen it.

The Rising Tide of Paint Materials Invoicing

October 1, 2021

Body shops are increasingly ditching the multiplier method, implementing an itemized invoicing system instead.

Transitioning to OEM Parts

September 1, 2021

A shift in culture, both internally and externally, is the key to a smooth transition.

Increasing Your Labor Rates

August 5, 2021

FenderBender Staff Reporters

Surveys are one of the keys to small and nationwide increases.

Numbers: Certifications and Average Repair Orders

July 21, 2021

A meaningful KPI sets apart shops that are OEM certified.

FinishMaster

What to Consider When Converting to a New Paint Line

June 3, 2021

The questions you need to ask when choosing a new paint line, and how FinishMaster can help.

Would You Do It All Again?

May 19, 2021

Mike Munzenrider

The role of OEM certification in a changing collision repair landscape.

What it Takes to Get Paid

April 30, 2021

Mike Munzenrider

Longtime shop owners discuss the sometimes touchy subject.

How to Own Your Budget

March 24, 2021

Maraya King

Best-selling author and financial expert, Ramon Ray, says numbers tell a story—here’s how to own yours.

Predictability Can be Found in Sales Forecasts

December 16, 2020

Mike Munzenrider

Projecting your shop’s sales can not only help you know what to expect, but provide you with a map toward growth.

Streamline Supplement Ordering

June 4, 2020

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

How to Ensure Your Shop's Spot on the Map

February 1, 2020

In order to succeed, one collision repair shop started taking common tasks like becoming certified and performing them uncommonly well.

Q&A: Analyzing Updated SBA Standards

January 28, 2020

Following its latest changes, the SBA could award as much as $750 million in federal loans to small businesses, including many body shops.

Paying Hard Work Forward

January 27, 2020

Implementing a team pay plan can be profitable but it must be implemented with careful strategizing.

Effectively Add Towing Services

October 9, 2019

Towing services can increase a body shop’s car count and make it a competitive force in the market.

Gaining Cash Flow from Glass Repair

August 27, 2019

By adding glass repair, your shop can virtually guarantee itself a consistent stream of work.

How I Work: Daniel Johnson

August 1, 2019

Daniel Johnson, owner of Cline Collision Repair LLC, focuses on the big picture both financially and personally in his body shop.

Fix Auto USA

How to Embrace Today's Challenges and Create Opportunities for your Shop

June 28, 2019

Fix Auto USA helps owner-operators navigate changes and challenges of the industry.

CARSTAR

How to Make It as a Young Owner

June 27, 2019

CARSTAR can help leverage a sound business plan into a legacy of success.

3 Tips to Evaluate Your Business Promises

May 1, 2019

A marketing expert shares his tips for a small shop operator to evaluate business advertising practices and prevent false promises.

Diversifying Your Business the Right Way

May 1, 2019

Anna Zeck

Is your shop ready to add a new revenue stream with ancillary products or services?

I-CAR

I-CAR's Even Better Curriculum

April 16, 2019

I-CAR is overhauling its training and curriculum to fully empower technicians in the modern shop environment

Arnold Motor Supply

Building Business with People

March 29, 2019

For almost 100 years, Arnold Motor Supply has combined superior service with a personal touch.

CARSTAR

How MSOs Grow Their Operations

March 4, 2019