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Q&A: So, You Want to Be an Instructor?

See what this instructor says about going from the shop to the lab.
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FenderBender and ABRN Editor-in-Chief Jay Sicht took a photo of this 1905 Cadillac Model A Runabout during a visit to The Vault at Los Angeles' Petersen Automotive Museum in Dec. 2023.
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YesterWreck – The Column: The Age of Personal Mechanics

Nov. 1, 2024
The collision repair industry begins to form at the turn of the century as more cars hit the nation's largely primitive roads.
Megan Mueller
Megan Mueller is the founder of the Mountain States Collision Repair Association and serves as the president of its board.
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Build Your Sales Culture: Closing Current Traffic

Oct. 17, 2024
Improve your shop’s assignment conversion and closing ratio to combat dwindling sales.
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Madysen Smith
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A Gen Z Woman's View on Being a Refinishing Technician

An 18-year-old refinishing technician gives shop owners her perspective on why apprenticeships are as important and valuable as ever.
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A Young Technician's View on Apprenticeships

A 20-year-old collision repair technician gives shop owners his perspective on why apprenticeships are as important and valuable as ever.
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Anthony McNee, 2024 Best Repair Planner/Estimator
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The Best Repair Planner/Estimator Award Winner: Anthony McNee

Sept. 29, 2024
Recognized by fellow staff for his efforts to stay current on new technology, he’s committed to SOPs to ensure critical repair procedures are performed.
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CREF Booth at 2024 ASCA Conference

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