Mar 4, 2026
Walk into almost any corner of the collision repair industry today and you’ll see it — women are here. They’re repairing panels, leading global teams, mentoring students, managing operations, and helping move our industry forward. While collision repair has long been...
Mar 2, 2026
Collision claims involving battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) increased across North America in 2025, even as new EV sales slowed. According to the latest Plugged-In: EV Collision Insights report from Mitchell, repairable BEV claims rose 14% in the U.S. and 24% in...
Jan 14, 2026
Many collision repair shop owners know AI could improve their business—but uncertainty often stops them from getting started. Where do you begin? How much does it cost? Do you need technical expertise? While those questions cause hesitation, competitors are already...
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... 
