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From the Magazine: Collision repair at a crossroads

Auto Service World

This article originally appeared in the January 2025 issue of Jobber News The post <span style=color:#ff0000>From the Magazine:</span> Collision repair at a crossroads appeared first on Auto Service World. He is based out of Toronto.

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WIN Collision Repair Scholarship Applications Now Open

Tomorrow's Technician

The Womens Industry Network (WIN) announced it has again partnered with the Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF) to administer its 2025 scholarship program, aiming at encouraging and empowering women with a passion for the collision repair industry. Applications are open now through March 6.

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Mitchell 1 Names 2025 Automotive Technology Outstanding Student

Brake & Front End

Julian Moreno of Omaha, Nebraska, earned the 2025 Mitchell 1 Automotive Technology Outstanding Student title. This automotive technology scholarship includes a $2,500 award and a paid trip to the 2025 NACAT conference in Detroit. He plans to graduate in 2027 and improve his skills and knowledge in auto collision repair.

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FenderBender Releases 2025 Industry Survey Report

Fender Bender

This year's report features insights, KPIs, and leadership data from hundreds of collision repair operators. Just one notable finding: Insurer influence, not the technician shortage, was this year's #1 concern.

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The Intricacies of Damage Appraisal 

Fender Bender

John Shoemaker July 28, 2025 3 min read Adobe Stock 140086518 Creating a damage appraisal involves more than simply going through your estimating database to identify damaged parts and selecting repair , replace , align , diagnosis , refinish or sublet. Sign Up Connect Follow us for the latest industry news and insights.

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Listen In: ADAS Roundtable Sponsored by AUTEL

Tomorrow's Technician

Yet, as these systems become more complex and widespread, much of the collision repair industry continues to lag in its understanding, equipment and processes needed to service them properly. It has always been part of the collision repair business, but it has grown exponentially with the introduction of ADAS safety systems.

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CollisionCast: Slow Sales? Shop Profits' Greg Lobsiger Shares How to Help Turn Things Around

Fender Bender

Jay Sicht July 25, 2025 Adobe Stock 241767212 At a time when many across the country are experiencing slowing sales, Greg Lobsiger, owner of Lorens Body Shop in Bluffton, Indiana, and monthly FenderBender Shop Profits columnist, had the best sales month since his grandfather opened the shop in 1951.