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Parts back orders that once lasted days or weeks are now extending into weeks or months, according to shop owners.
Oct. 11, 2021
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Industry stakeholders have shared opposing view to changes in patent laws.
Sept. 23, 2021
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Learn why FenderBender chose Scott Fabel as the 2021 FenderBender All-Star Award winner.
Sept. 1, 2021
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Telematics, at its core, is about communication. It seems to make sense, then, that one of the largest conversations surrounding emerging telematics technologies in the collision...
Aug. 12, 2021
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After more than a year of review, GM's new post-collision inspection protocols have been heavily modernized to fit emerging trends and technologies.
Aug. 5, 2021

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It’s only just the beginning for Fix Auto Anaheim North.
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An ongoing legal dispute regarding Nissan’s data licensing agreement may finally be coming to an end, at least when it comes to CCC Information Services.
July 9, 2021
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The company hopes to double in size by 2020.
July 7, 2021
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Maintaining open and transparent communications with employees is pivotal during a sale, a topic that's becoming increasingly important as the industry consolidates.
June 3, 2021
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AVs are touted for safety, but it is still unclear how quickly their systems can rebound after an event like a crash, an influx of traffic, or interference in traffic management...
May 28, 2021
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According to a Digital Stack report, social media platforms favor local content over national content, with local pages gaining over 450 percent more engagement than national ...
May 14, 2021
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A former director at Dave & Busters took what he learned at the arcade and sports bar and applied it to his collision repair shops.
April 15, 2021
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The month of March is both time for the 2021 FenderBender Industry Survey, and FenderBender Award nominations.
March 11, 2021

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Here's a primer on the Japanese method of organization from collision repair pros who use it.
March 2, 2021

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A longtime collision industry pro says vehicles are getting so advanced that drivers no longer realize the features on which they rely—help them understand how complex their cars...
Feb. 17, 2021
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Guidance from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and a human resources expert to help navigate the months ahead.
Feb. 2, 2021

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Retain customers and improve your bottom line with these nuggets of wisdom.
Jan. 14, 2021
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Burke Porter Group CEO discusses ADAS equipment and false positive calibrations.
Dec. 16, 2020

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Ride Vision has developed potentially life-saving collision-aversion technology for motorcyclists.
Dec. 3, 2020

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Hire the best by attracting the best.
Nov. 19, 2020
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A survey of estimates at Canadian collision repair shops showed that the majority of needed ADAS calibrations were not being identified.
Oct. 29, 2020

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Professionals from across the automotive industry gathered virtually to discuss hiring hurdles and onboarding obstacles during the pandemic.
Oct. 6, 2020