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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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Auto Body Repair: What is the Appropriate Body Filler?

Tomorrow's Technician

Courtesy of BodyShop Business by the I-CAR Repairability Technical Support Team Cosmetic repair today has many options for repair materials. During the collision repair process, a technician is faced with the question: What is the appropriate body filler? appeared first on Tomorrows Technician.

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Debunking Common Myths About Collision Repair

Miracle Body and Paint

Welcome to our informative article where we aim to dispel common misconceptions surrounding collision repair. At Miracle Body and Paint, we believe that accurate information is […]

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Automotive Painting: It’s Still a Good Trade

Tomorrow's Technician

Courtesy of BodyShop Business , by Carl Wilson When my father got started in the collision repair business in the late 1940s, the body technicians were known as metal men and they were predominately combo guys — meaning they took the job start-to-finish, painting what they repaired. And they repaired more than they replaced.

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Proper Paint Prep: Cleaning and Abrading

Tomorrow's Technician

Courtesy of BodyShop Business by Carl Wilson The history of paint as we know it in the collision repair industry has a fairly short timeline. You may be wondering why we’re looking at a little color history in an article on paint preparation.

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War, Strikes, and Upgrades: The 2024 Outlook for Collision Repair

Fender Bender

What we see in the news often doesn't impact us. But the recent turmoil has some knock-on effects on the cost to ship parts.

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This Smart City Wants to be a Cornerstone in Collision Repair

Fender Bender

Learn how this city is helping develop ADAS and V2X.