Tomorrow's Technician

JUNE 17, 2025

With change, new challenges reveal themselves in the automotive repair industry every day that reshape how we look at vehicles and repair them. This is not only apparent in the collision and auto glass industries but also mechanical and trucking/transportation.

Electronics

Fender Bender

JULY 21, 2025

Noah Brown July 21, 2025 8 min read Courtesy of Caliber Collision Most kids growing up have an idol. “We work diligently every day on developing products and training to ensure we provide the best materials and precise application instructions to achieve proper repairs and the best OEM replication possible,” Robinson says.

Collision Repair

Fender Bender

JULY 22, 2025

Chris Dacus always dreamed of owning his own collision repair shop — he was so serious about it, in fact, that he shared his aspirations with his wife, Kena Dacus, on their very first date. Together, Chris and Kena Dacus make the perfect team. “I always knew that was the direction he was going,” Kena says.

Collision Repair

Fender Bender

JULY 11, 2025

Shey was recruited back to Autosport in 1990, where he began his career in auto collision repair. He currently serves on several boards including the Opelika Chamber of Commerce Foundation board, the CCRE and as Treasurer for GSCA (Gulf States Collision Association).

Collision Repair

Fender Bender

JULY 10, 2025

FenderBender Staff Reporters Related To:  Collision Repair Education Foundation July 10, 2025 2 min read Courtesy of CREF PPG and the PPG Foundation recently expanded their support for collision schools and students, building on more than a decade of partnership to help develop future talent in the collision repair industry.

Collision Repair

Vehicle Service Pros

JULY 24, 2025

Additionally, hes been involved in state and national standards and curriculum reviews, assists with SkillsUSA and FFA and places his students in local automotive, truck, collision repair, and parts businesses.

ASE

Fender Bender

JUNE 30, 2025

June 30, 2025 Pam Oakes Additional reading: How alignment angles affect ADAS CLICK HERE Subscribe to our Newsletters SIGN UP Related Quiz: How Well Do You Know Your Collision Repair History? Take this quick five-question quiz to see how much you know about the relationship between wheel alignments and ADAS!

Collision Repair

Fender Bender

JULY 17, 2025

” Peter Spotts READY TO LEARN: I-CARs Tom McFinch, senior manager of field sales for career and technical education and Terry Ticel, associate vice president of collision repair, at their booth in the vendor show during Momentum.

Collision Repair

Fender Bender

JULY 7, 2025

Peter Spotts July 7, 2025 3 min read Humble ISD Humble ISD Collision Repair Teacher Jeff Wilson, right, was killed in the devastating flooding in Texas on July 5. Peter Spotts July 7, 2025 3 min read Humble ISD Humble ISD Collision Repair Teacher Jeff Wilson, right, was killed in the devastating flooding in Texas on July 5.

Collision Repair

Fender Bender

JULY 11, 2025

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Collision Repair

Fender Bender

JULY 17, 2025

Here’s how collision repair shops can combat a negative review and drive a more positive narrative. “Every review is important,” states Megan Fulkerson, digital strategist and managing partner of 3P Marketing in Evansville, Indiana, a company that works in the collision repair space. Address it.

Collision Repair

Fender Bender

JULY 8, 2025

To help our listeners gain a better understanding of what tariffs currently apply and how they could soon affect collision repairers, we talk with veteran analyst PartsTrader Chief Industry Relations Officer Greg Horn. Click here for a summary of Gregs blog post, which also links to his original post.

Collision Repair

Fender Bender

JULY 24, 2025

He has worked in the automotive aftermarket for more than 29 years, including in a number of sales and technical support roles in paint/parts distribution and service/repair. Slightly more than half of 230 respondents reported State Farm has lowered rates in their area.

Collision Repair

Fender Bender

JULY 15, 2025

Peter Spotts July 16, 2025 The AkzoNobel 2025 Collision Industry Experts Event drew more than 360 industry professionals to the Hotel Fera Anaheim in Orange, California. Newsletters The top stories, industry insights and relevant research, assembled by our editors and delivered to your inbox.

Collision Repair

Fender Bender

JULY 15, 2025

Tiffany Menefee July 15, 2025 8 min read Adobe Stock 366164734 As a business owner in the collision repair industry, relationships matter. The last thing we need is to be bullied by vendors who think they’re too big to fail.  The last thing we need is to be bullied by vendors who think they’re too big to fail. 

Collision Repair

Fender Bender

JULY 10, 2025

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Collision Repair

Automotive Training Centre

MAY 1, 2024

A heavy duty estimator works primarily in industries involving large vehicles and machinery, such as trucks, buses, and construction equipment. Their primary responsibility is to inspect and evaluate the extent of damage to these heavy-duty vehicles and estimate the cost and time required for repairs. What is a Heavy Duty Estimator?

Insurance

Tomorrow's Technician

APRIL 8, 2024

The award recognizes a high school or college instructor from an ASE accredited automotive, diesel/truck or collision repair program who demonstrates excellence through their personal dedication and commitment to the young men and women who have chosen to pursue a technical career in the automotive service industry.

ASE

Tomorrow's Technician

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

After taking automotive and collision repair classes in high school and college, Steve Barnes of AK Smith Career Center in Michigan City, Indiana says he knew he was set to succeed in the automotive industry. After graduation, that’s what he did. I knew I wanted to work with cars from around the age of 10.

Education

Tire Review Magazine

JANUARY 17, 2024

“The honored individuals come from all segments of the automobile, collision, truck, school bus, parts, educator and training sectors.” Plato, Minnesota) Navistar/ASE Master M/H Truck Technician of the Year James Singleton, Highway Motors Inc.

ASE

Tire Review Magazine

JANUARY 17, 2024

“The honored individuals come from all segments of the automobile, collision, truck, school bus, parts, educator and training sectors.” Plato, Minnesota) Navistar/ASE Master M/H Truck Technician of the Year James Singleton, Highway Motors Inc.

ASE

AutoSuccess

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

The ASE Education Foundation has recently revised its accreditation standards for truck and collision repair training programs, specifically focusing on tasks, tools and equipment related to high-voltage (HV) systems, including those found on electric vehicles and hybrids.

ASE

Tire Review Magazine

OCTOBER 13, 2023

The ASE Education Foundation recently revised its accreditation standards for truck and collision repair training programs, specifically focusing on tasks, tools and equipment related to high-voltage (HV) systems, including those found on electric vehicles and hybrids.

ASE

Tire Review Magazine

OCTOBER 13, 2023

The ASE Education Foundation recently revised its accreditation standards for truck and collision repair training programs, specifically focusing on tasks, tools and equipment related to high-voltage (HV) systems, including those found on electric vehicles and hybrids.

ASE

Autoshop Solutions

MAY 11, 2023

” Followers and supporters of The Petty Family Foundation will be encouraged to get involved with Operative Talent and participate in events taking place near them in Randleman, North Carolina, including an inaugural car, bike, and truck show in September.

Collision Repair