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    FenderBender Releases 2024 Industry Survey Report

    July 3, 2024
    This year's report features insights, KPIs, and leadership data from hundreds of collision repair operators.
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    Out of the Box, Out on the Streets

    Noah Brown
    March 12, 2025
    Branching out beyond your typical collision repair services can help you find more work.
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    Shoemaker: Understanding the Puzzle Pieces of a Sales Goal  

    John Shoemaker
    March 3, 2025
    With all that goes into a monthly sales goal, it is easy to stay busy and still not hit your target.
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    Why All Vehicles Should be Assessed with AI Estimating

    Steve Trapp
    Feb. 28, 2025
    Leverage technology and improve processes to reduce supplements and repair cycle time.
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    New Digs

    Noah Brown
    Feb. 27, 2025
    ADAS calibration is essential to modern car repair. Is your shop equipped to handle it?
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    Purpose-driven Work 

    Lindsey Gainer
    Feb. 26, 2025
    For the past 60 years for the Stinnett family, "it’s always been about more than just fixing cars.”
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    Make Your Shop Complete with Fleet

    Todd Kortemeier
    Feb. 20, 2025
    Fleet work can provide steady work — and revenue — if implemented properly.
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    Does Your Customer’s Car Have a Drug Problem?

    Carol Badaracco Padgett
    Feb. 18, 2025
    Theft-recovery vehicles often take a dark and dangerous journey.

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    Cody Rinaudo, general manager of Unique Collision Center in Gulfport, Mississippi, Rinaudo says there’s a clear ROI in operational efficiency from conducting the Parts Overhaul process by Collision Advice.

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    Courtesy of Bennett Toyota
    Randy Kuntz led the Bennett Toyota Collision Center to its fifth national award from the carmaker.