CollisionCast: Developing Dealership Relationships

Jan. 30, 2024
FenderBender Columnist Drew Bryant joins the CollisionCast to talk about how he's partnered with new-car dealerships.

As new-car dealerships pull back from collision repair, are you developing relationships with local car dealers to ensure their customers come to you when they need your services?
FenderBender Columnist Drew Bryant, owner of DB Orlando Collision Center, expands on his January column to talk about what makes for a relationship that’s beneficial to both the dealer and independent collision repair shop. Read his column on the subject, "Coexisting with Market Juggernauts," here.

About the Author

Jay Sicht | Editor-in-Chief, FenderBender and ABRN

Jay Sicht is editor-in-chief of FenderBender and ABRN. He has worked in the automotive aftermarket for more than 29 years, including in a number of sales and technical support roles in paint/parts distribution and service/repair. He has a bachelor's degree in journalism from the University of Central Missouri with a minor in aviation, and as a writer and editor, he has covered all segments of the automotive aftermarket for more than 20 of those years, including formerly serving as editor-in-chief of Motor Age and Aftermarket Business World. Connect with him on LinkedIn.

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