Dec 1, 2025
J.D. Power and GlobalData forecast November 2025 U.S. new-vehicle retail sales at 1,058,500 units — down 4.8% from November 2024 — with a total SAAR of 15.4 million, a decline of 1.2 million units year-over-year. For collision-repair shops, this slowdown adds even...
Nov 13, 2025
Why Inventory Management Matters In the collision repair industry, every minute counts — and so does every dollar. Between managing materials, balancing production flow, and keeping customers happy, shop owners and managers have enough on their plates. That’s where...
Oct 21, 2025
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...
Oct 20, 2025
In a recent Autobody News webinar, Database Enhancement Gateway (DEG) Administrator Danny Gredinberg shared insights on how repairers can properly verify and plan for diagnostic scans and calibrations — emphasizing the importance of accurate terminology, OEM research,...
Oct 3, 2025
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...
Sep 16, 2025
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,... 
