AI in Collision Repair & Why Security Matters

AI in Collision Repair & Why Security Matters

Who’s Watching the Bot? At the turn of the century, collision repair was simple — damage was obvious and teardowns told the full story. These fundamentals remain, but AI is now reshaping estimation and operations. AI tools can instantly process photos, generate...
How Shops Can Navigate Rising Repair Costs

How Shops Can Navigate Rising Repair Costs

As reported by Autobody News, auto repair bills jumped 8.5% year-over-year in August, with parts delays and insurance reimbursement challenges adding strain to collision shops. “Some shops are struggling to get the parts they need on time, which slows down repairs and...
Maximizing P&M and Sublet Gross Profit

Maximizing P&M and Sublet Gross Profit

Paint & Material (P&M) and sublet work can represent up to 19% of a shop’s sales, making them crucial areas to optimize for profit. Here’s how top-performing shops handle it: Sales Accuracy: Estimators who track labor thoroughly—including panel prep, masking,...
Lucid and PPG Bring Jewel-Like Finishes to Luxury EVs

Lucid and PPG Bring Jewel-Like Finishes to Luxury EVs

Lucid Motors has partnered with coatings innovator PPG to create a striking palette of exterior finishes for its luxury EV lineup—powered by PPG’s Andaro® pigment nanodispersion technology. This advanced pigment system delivers deeper color intensity (chroma),...