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Lobsiger: What’s the Impact of Adding Just One Labor Hour to Every Estimate?
Greg Lobsiger
Dec. 19, 2024
With lower demand, maximizing each job is crucial.
Taylor M. Hayden/TMH Creative
Shop Profiles
Passion for the Repair
Lindsey Gainer
Aug. 29, 2024
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Lobsiger: Cycle Time, the long-forgotten KPI
Greg Lobsiger
July 22, 2024
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Menefee: Developing Training and Career Paths in a Small Shop
Tiffany Menefee
July 19, 2024
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Articles
'Fix the Machine, and People Will Appreciate It'
Lindsey Gainer
Jan. 30, 2024
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Menefee: The Rising Pushback from Insurance Companies: A Challenge for Auto Collision Shops
Tiffany Menefee
Dec. 17, 2024
Now is the time to plan how to not only survive but potentially emerge stronger in a competitive and changing environment.
Unique Collision Center
Cool Shops
Snap Shop: Unique Collision Center
Abdulla Gaafarelkhalifa
Dec. 2, 2024
See what this MSO owner has to say about competing with the giants in the industry.
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Batenhorst: The Cost of our Silence
Andrew Batenhorst
Nov. 27, 2024
If the only voice regulators hear is from the insurance community, don’t be surprised when regulations are imbalanced and in their favor.
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Use a Profit Formula for Collision Shop Success
Cassaundra Croel
Oct. 30, 2024
Profitability isn’t just a vague goal; it’s a measurable outcome.
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Cool Shops
Snap Shop: Shannon's Auto Body
Abdulla Gaafarelkhalifa
Oct. 29, 2024
Greater Minnesota is where recreation means work for repairers.
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Columns
Bryant: Seeing Through the Smoke
Drew Bryant
Oct. 18, 2024
Together, we can unmask the realities of insurance claims to empower our customers and enhance the quality of our industry.
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The Importance of Checklists in Collision Repair
Greg Lobsiger
Oct. 11, 2024
Prevent safety issues for every vehicle that leaves your shop and improve profitability at the same time.
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Menefee: Spotting Unprofitable Repairs
Tiffany Menefee
Oct. 3, 2024
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Columns
Bryant: As Car Insurance Rates Rise, Help Ease Your Customers’ Burdens
Drew Bryant
Sept. 19, 2024
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Columnists
Bryant: Budgeting Success in an Ever-Changing Collision Repair Market
Drew Bryant
Aug. 30, 2024
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Cool Shops
Snap Shop: Amato's Auto Body
Abdulla Gaafarelkhalifa
Aug. 21, 2024
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Columnists
Amberson: Are We Being Honest About Auto Repair Safety?
Darrell Amberson
Aug. 19, 2024
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Menefee: How I Retain Skilled and Trained Employees
Tiffany Menefee
Aug. 15, 2024
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Lobsiger: Death by a Thousand Cuts
Greg Lobsiger
Aug. 14, 2024
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Articles
Playing the Long Game
Lindsey Gainer
July 8, 2024
Fuller Automotive Companies
Cool Shops
Snap Shop: Fuller’s Collision
Abdulla Gaafarelkhalifa
June 7, 2024
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Repairer Life
Employers: This Young Technician Has Words for You
TechForce Foundation
June 3, 2024