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From the Magazine: Collision repair at a crossroads

Auto Service World

Similarly, a sudden drop in used car prices from post-COVID highs resulted in many vehicles not being repaired. For instance, as vehicles become more complex, the cost of repairing crash parts with all the added sensors and technology might lead to higher total loss ratios as these cars depreciate.

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Unsure of the Right Career For You? Why Consider Auto Careers

Automotive Training Centre

Diverse Career Opportunities After Auto Mechanic School The automotive industry isn’t limited to just being a mechanic; it spans many specializations, including service advising, collision repair, parts management, and vehicle inspection. Every day is different, as each vehicle and customer presents a new challenge.

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Automotive School Insights: Why Alignment Isn’t Just About Tires Anymore

Automotive Training Centre

When people think of vehicle alignment, tires are often the first thing that comes to mind. But today’s vehicles are more complex than ever, and wheel alignment touches far more than just tire wear and steering angles. Alignment plays a crucial role in vehicle safety systems, digital diagnostics, and even energy efficiency.

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Body Shop EV Repair

Tomorrow's Technician

In 2024, Hertz decided to sell off many of its electric vehicles (EVs). They also expressed concerns about the lack of collision shops willing to repair EVs and the lengthy period the vehicles would be out of service. You still have steel, plastic and paint that must be repaired or replaced.

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Body Shop EV Repair

Brake & Front End

In 2024, Hertz decided to sell off many of its electric vehicles (EVs). They also expressed concerns about the lack of collision shops willing to repair EVs and the lengthy period the vehicles would be out of service. You still have steel, plastic and paint that must be repaired or replaced.

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Dan Stander: Incoming ASA Chairman Brings Vision of Innovation and Industry Unity

AutoInc.

With more than four decades in the collision repair industry, Dan Stander has built a reputation as a business owner and an innovator who connects diverse industry stakeholders. “What excites me about leading ASA is the chance to help our members see change as opportunity rather than threat,” Stander says.

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Body Shop EV Repair

AutoSuccess

In 2024, Hertz decided to sell off many of its electric vehicles (EVs). They also expressed concerns about the lack of collision shops willing to repair EVs and the lengthy period the vehicles would be out of service. You still have steel, plastic and paint that must be repaired or replaced.