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,...
Aug 28, 2025
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),...
Aug 11, 2025
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...
Aug 4, 2025
Mark Your Calendar!You’re invited to a special 3M Collision Repair event happening TOMORROW, Tuesday, August 5th at 11:00 AM CST as we debut our latest innovation during an exclusive YouTube Premiere. Here’s why you won’t want to miss it:Be the first to know – Get an... 
