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...
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,...
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...
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 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),...
3M has launched the next-generation Performance Spray Gun 2, building on the strengths of its predecessor to elevate productivity, efficiency, and painter comfort. Drawing directly from feedback in the field, this refined tool sports a lightweight carbon fiber frame...
