Independent collision repair shops have a unique position in the industry in that they don’t have national branding, corporate marketing departments or DRP contracts funneling cars in day after [...]

Step into almost any collision shop today, and you’ll find bays filled with vehicles in various stages of repair, technicians working on complex damage and estimators balancing customer updates [...]

For some, the next challenge in mastering an initial location isn’t simply to maintain success but to multiply it. That’s where the idea of … Check out Cassey’s entire column […]

If there’s one constant in the collision repair industry, it’s change. Every decade brings a new set of challenges and… Check out Erkan’s entire column in BodyShop Business HERE. [...]

Running an auto body shop today feels like juggling flaming wrenches. Every day brings a new challenge: customers calling nonstop, insurance companies dictating procedures, parts back-orders, [...]

For many business owners, opening a location is a milestone achievement based on the culmination of years of hard work, reputation-building, and customer trust. Once that business is operating [...]

If you’re a shop owner, chances are you’ve spent years – maybe even decades – building your business from the ground up. Long hours, loyal customers and a…. Check out […]

Even though they’re not government agencies, industry watchdogs and trade associations are some of the strongest allies a body shop can have. These organizations advocate, educate and [...]

Running a body shop today isn’t what it was 10 — or even five — years ago. New vehicle technologies, evolving customer expectations, environmental regulations and shifting…. Check out [...]

If you own a collision repair business, it’s time to start thinking about diversification in a new way. Because in today’s competitive and ever-evolving automotive industry, diversification is [...]