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 Beyond the Booth: The Next Generation of Collision Shop Leaders
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By Carolyn Gray
In AUTO REPAIR, BodyShop Business, COLLISION SHOP
Posted May 13, 2026

Beyond the Booth: The Next Generation of Collision Shop Leaders

The next generation of collision leaders are shifting away from hands-on dependency and toward structured leadership.   This shift is changing how collision repair businesses are built from [...]

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 Build a Team That Can Handle Tomorrow’s Vehicles
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By Carolyn Gray
In COLLISION SHOP, DRIVE EDITORIAL, FenderBender
Posted May 11, 2026

Build a Team That Can Handle Tomorrow’s Vehicles

Identify and develop experts before your competition does.   The collision repair industry has never stood still. Materials change. Safety systems evolve. Vehicle technology grows more [...]

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 AI for Collision Repair Without the Hype
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By Carolyn Gray
In COLLISION SHOP, DRIVE EDITORIAL, FenderBender
Posted April 28, 2026

AI for Collision Repair Without the Hype

Here’s what it actually means for your shop, your team, and your bottom line   Estimates, repair orders, supplements, parts invoices, technician productivity, customer communication. [...]

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 Get Comfortable Being Uncomfortable
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By Carolyn Gray
In AUTO REPAIR, BodyShop Business, COLLISION SHOP
Posted April 17, 2026

Get Comfortable Being Uncomfortable

Why great leaders face pressure head-on and think clearly through every moment   When pressure hits, your brain narrows. You move from strategic thinking to survival thinking. You stop [...]

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 Repair or Replace?
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By Carolyn Gray
In COLLISION SHOP, DRIVE EDITORIAL, FenderBender
Posted March 30, 2026

Repair or Replace?

Evalute repair/replace decision by considering profitability, efficiency, and repair procedures.   When shop owners talk about the numbers in their business, the first things that usually [...]

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 Rebuilding Trust: Why Transparency is an Auto Body Shop’s Best Sales Tool
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By Carolyn Gray
In BodyShop Business, COLLISION SHOP, DRIVE Client
Posted March 23, 2026

Rebuilding Trust: Why Transparency is an Auto Body Shop’s Best Sales Tool

Transparency is no longer just a customer service ideal, it has become one of the most effective sales tools available to a modern collision repair business   Trust used to […]

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 5 Ways to Attract and Retain Skilled Auto Body Techs
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By Carolyn Gray
In BodyShop Business, COLLISION SHOP, Hiring Recruiting
Posted March 23, 2026

5 Ways to Attract and Retain Skilled Auto Body Techs

A guide for shop owners willing to rethink how they attract, develop and keep skilled technicians.         Walk into almost any collision repair shop today and the […]

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 Croel on Going Electric
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By Carolyn Gray
In COLLISION SHOP, DRIVE EDITORIAL, FenderBender
Posted February 27, 2026

Croel on Going Electric

For many, electric vehicles are sitting in your parking lot today. But for others, the trend is increasing in their area. The biggest question I ask my clients is how do you know if … Check [...]

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 The Collision Repair Shop of 2036: What Are You Building Toward?
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By Carolyn Gray
In COLLISION SHOP, FenderBender
Posted February 17, 2026

The Collision Repair Shop of 2036: What Are You Building Toward?

Walk into any successful collision repair shop today, and you will see something very different from what existed 10 or even five years ago. Vehicle technology has… Read the full […]

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 Your First-Quarter Game Plan for a Stronger Collision Shop
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By Carolyn Gray
In COLLISION SHOP, DRIVE EDITORIAL, FenderBender
Posted January 26, 2026

Your First-Quarter Game Plan for a Stronger Collision Shop

Q1 is not about scrambling for volume. It is about setting the shop up for the rest of the year. The decisions made in the first three months tend to… […]

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