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ST. PAUL, MINN., April 7, 2015—Regardless of whether a shop is involved in direct repair programs, maintaining strong relationships with insurance companies is essential for success...
April 9, 2015
Jim-Keller-Article
Industry veteran Jim Keller to speak on profiting in a consolidating industry
Dec. 23, 2014
FRANKFURT, Germany, Sept. 19, 2014—Representatives from several European countries presented key collision repair market data from their respective industries on Friday during...
Sept. 19, 2014
April 30, 2014—The 1Collision Network announced on Tuesday that it will host its Thriving in a Consolidating Marketplace educational workshop twice in June. The first event will...
April 30, 2014
April 10, 2014—Gatorland Toyota of Gainesville, Fla., recently was named a recipient of the 2013 Toyota Certified Collision Center of the Year award. The annual honor is given...
April 10, 2014

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Jan. 3, 2011— As the nation’s new Congress prepared to convene this week, the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA) renewed its push for passage of the Right to Repair...
Jan. 3, 2011

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