Q&A with Jason Lowry, PPG Strategic Accounts Director, Automotive Refinish As the automotive refinish industry evolves, body shops face a growing number of challenges, from a shortage of skilled ...

CCC's Erik Bahnsen discusses a historic shift in bodily injury percent of total liability dollars and what it means for ...

Toby Chess shares examples of OSHA violations he's encountered in body shops and the simple changes needed to avoid financial ...

Effective collision repair requires seamless coordination among departments, from initial estimates to final paint.

For years, flat rate was treated as simply how the collision repair industry worked. That's shifting. A growing number of ...

DB Orlando Collision reimagined its parts department by replacing traditional carts with modular crates, focusing on repair ...

Sometimes the most profitable decision is saying no.  Our website gives customers three ways to contact us: Call, text, or ...

Mike Mead’s approach to repair planning emphasizes complete disassembly, OEM repair procedures, extensive documentation, and ...

Mitchell’s Q2 2026 Plugged-In: EV Collision Insights report revealed that, among repairable claims, the gap in average severity between battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and gasoline-powered ...

It's a crucial operation, but many shops struggle to secure payment for their work. Two shop owners share strategies that ...

The Collision Industry Electronic Commerce Association (CIECA) expanded its lineup of speakers and sessions for its 17th annual conference, CONNEX 2026, agenda. The event will be held at the Hilton ...

Scans, programming, and ADAS calibrations require stable, high-capacity battery support to prevent voltage drops and electrical noise that can cause module failures or data corruption. Proper support ...