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  • January 2025

    • January 2025

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    Articles

    How Telematics Could Transform the Collision Repair Process

    Abdulla Gaafarelkhalifa
    Jan. 17, 2025
    SEMA Show showcases how telematics may be used to help collision repairers and insurers.
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    Rolling into the New Year

    Jay Sicht
    Jan. 16, 2025
    As we roll into another new year, along with the typical personal resolutions, you likely want to see how you can improve your business to make it more resilient during sales ...
    Michael Mertes
    Abdulla Trying I-CAR's VR
    Articles

    I Tried I-CAR's VR, and This is What I Thought

    Abdulla Gaafarelkhalifa
    Jan. 15, 2025
    I’ve never worked in a shop, but I sure love gaming.
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    Articles

    Q&A: Why Should You Finance Your Next Equipment Order?

    Abdulla Gaafarelkhalifa
    Jan. 13, 2025
    Is it wise to buy something outright simply because you have the cash on hand?
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    Lobsiger: Fighting Labor Rate Suppression

    Greg Lobsiger
    Jan. 10, 2025
    Why do insurers push back so hard on just a $2-per-hour increase?

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    Jan. 9, 2025
    Create a budget and CapEx plan for 2025 and beyond.
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    From Humble Beginnings to Kings of the Valley 

    Lindsey Gainer
    Jan. 9, 2025
    Brandon Photianos and Mike Oh built a booming DRP business across Southern California from the ground up.
    The parts department is the heartbeat of the operation, and ensuring it runs smoothly is 'mission critical,' says John Baker, director of operations for Wallace Collision Center in Bristol, Tennessee.
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    Like Clockwork

    Noah Brown
    Jan. 9, 2025
    Is your parts department hampering your shop’s efficiency? Learn how an overhaul might supercharge your team’s productivity.
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    Diminishing the Headache of Diminished Value

    Todd Kortemeier
    Jan. 9, 2025
    Your customer may be entitled to recovery of diminished value after a loss. Here’s how to help.
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    Menefee: Reflecting, Resetting, and Improving 

    Tiffany Menefee
    Jan. 8, 2025
    Now is the time to review your operations and identify areas that need attention or improvement.
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    New Year, New Marketing Plan

    Lindsey Gainer
    Jan. 6, 2025
    Start 2025 off on the right foot with a solid digital marketing plan for your business.
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    Bryant: How Increasing Insurance Rates Impact Us  

    Drew Bryant
    Jan. 3, 2025
    By strategically adapting, we can better serve our customers and maintain our business' health.