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Do You Have What It Takes to Start Your Own Auto Body Shop?

CATI

But turning this dream into reality requires more than just a love for carsit takes technical expertise, business savvy, and determination. If youve been considering this path, heres a closer look at what it takes to succeed in the auto repair industry and how CATIs auto body training program can help you get started.

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What Does Certified Collision Repair Mean for Your Car?

Miracle Body and Paint

One crucial aspect of this process is certified collision repair. At its core, certified repair involves auto technicians undergoing rigorous training through industry programs. Key Takeaways Certified collision repair ensures technicians are trained to industry standards.

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Opening an ADAS Calibration Business

Tomorrow's Technician

What I can do is offer you some insight into what companies today are doing and what it will take to enter the market from a technical perspective. Know Your Customer No matter what the business you’re in, if you’re looking to start a company, you need to know your customer.

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Croel: Diversification Isn’t Just for the Stock Market- It’s a Game-Changer for Your Shop 

Fender Bender

But if you own a collision repair business, it’s time to start thinking about diversification in a new way. For Car Enthusiasts and Customization Clients Some customers walk into a shop because they want their car to be something special. EV Repairs: Electric vehicles require different skills and equipment.

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Menefee on Being Strong-Armed for Loyalty: When Your Jobber Becomes the Problem 

Fender Bender

Tiffany Menefee July 15, 2025 8 min read Adobe Stock 366164734 As a business owner in the collision repair industry, relationships matter. My "sales rep" is basically a delivery driver with no experience who, through no fault of her own, has been forced to carry the burden of this company’s customer service failures.

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Career Highlight: What Does A Heavy Duty Estimator Do?

Automotive Training Centre

They prepare detailed repair reports and cost estimates that are understandable to all parties involved, ensuring transparency throughout the repair process. Effective communication helps manage customer expectations and facilitates smoother approval processes with insurance claims.

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How To Land Clients As An Independent Auto Body Estimator

Automotive Training Centre

Carving your niche as an auto body estimator in the competitive collision industry can be challenging. But entering the industry as an independent contractor, where you’ll be in direct competition with giant insurance companies and other collision repair shops, can ramp up the pressure in multiple folds.