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Considering a Sale? Consolidators Are Not All the Same
Darrell Amberson
April 22, 2025
Selecting a buyer that fits into the right niche can make all the difference in the world for you and your staff.
Jay Sicht
Articles
I-CAR Celebrates Gold Class Milestone in Houston
Jay Sicht
April 21, 2025
The list of accomplishments since the organization's 1979 founding is long.
Courtesy of Andrew Batenhorst/Pacific BMW
Operations
Make Dealership Loaners Work for You
Noah Brown
April 18, 2025
Working on dealership loaner vehicles can be a headache. Learn the three ways to effectively handle these vehicles.
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Columnists
Bryant: Resilience and Adaptability Are Key to Overcoming Economic Uncertainty
Drew Bryant
April 17, 2025
Navigating economic challenges requires clear strategy, tough decisions, careful financial management, and transparent communication with your employees.
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Columnists
Menefee: How to Implement AI in Your Shop for Maximum Benefit at Minimal Cost
Tiffany Menefee
April 16, 2025
Save time, money, and stress by using free AI tools to improve communication.
More content from April 2025
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Articles
Changing Lanes: From the Military Life to the Auto Body Life
Caliber Collision
April 16, 2025
See how Caliber is continuing to combat the tech shortage with transitioning active-duty service members.
Steve Trapp
Operations
Language for the Bill Payer
Steve Trapp
April 15, 2025
Learn what's required to justify the estimate lines on a repair plan to negotiate a fair settlement for a safe and proper repair.
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Columnists
Lobsiger: Taming the 500-lb. Payroll Gorilla: Part 2
Greg Lobsiger
April 14, 2025
Winning sports teams don’t require a roster full of only superstars, and neither do you.
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Operations
Profiles in Free Marketing
Todd Kortemeier
April 9, 2025
The Google Business Profile is a free yet powerful tool for reaching online customers.
Julie Stoecker, Stoecker Media
Multiple Shop Operations (MSOs)
The 'Secret Sauce' to Success
Lindsey Gainer
April 1, 2025
MSO Mr. Dent Collision grew from PDR to full collision repair by attracting and hiring the highest level of talent.
Paintworx Collision Center
Cool Shops
Snap Shop: Paintworx Collision Center
Abdulla Gaafarelkhalifa
April 1, 2025
This artist started his collision repair business with only $3,000 in the bank.
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Multi Shop Operations (MSOs)
Independents, Private Equity, and Consolidators: Collision Repair Players and their Playbooks
Madeleine Roberts Rich
April 1, 2025
Consolidation is happening rapidly. Understand private equity investment and the market forces behind it so you can not only compete but thrive.
Driver's Seat
The Importance of Quality Repairs
Jay Sicht
April 1, 2025
The responsibility for complete, safe, and quality repairs rests with all collision repair industry stakeholders.