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From the Magazine: Collision repair at a crossroads

Auto Service World

Insurance claims, arguably the largest driver of revenue, were down which directly impacted collision topline. If a vehicle gets too expensive to repair, insurance companies are more likely to write it off, depriving the market of revenue. Many independent shops went out of business.

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Commentary: Scaling for the Future

Auto Service World

Invest in technology, such as automotive repair software, to streamline scheduling, invoicing, and diagnostics. Leverage social media platforms to engage with your audience and run targeted advertising campaigns. Mitigate these risks with comprehensive insurance coverage developed for your operations.

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Marketing Auto Body Shops with Daniel Burkholder

Shop Marketing Pros

We talk about what a Direct Repair Program (DRP) is, how it affects a shop’s autonomy, and why relying on insurance companies for car count is a dangerous game. You know, other shop management software makes you work, but Shop Boss works for you. This episode is sponsored by Shop Boss. AppFueled makes marketing easy.

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Lobsiger: Schedule for Success! 

Fender Bender

Our incoming work is not stuck inside of some computer software or anything like that. The cards have just a few bits of information for RO#, Name, Insurer, Rental?, Some of you are thinking, “What happens when a scheduled car after Blueprint is totaled by an insurance company?” Reach out if you need help.

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Chevy Camaro ZL1 Is 39 Times More Likely To Be Stolen Than The Average Car

Jalopnik

In the case of Camaro ZL1, it is very desirable to thieves, and, on top of it, theres a vulnerability that makes them relatively easy to steal," Matt Moore, chief insurance operations officer at HLDI, told CBS News. In this case, a software upgrade added an immobilizer function that these cars lacked when built.

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New Tool Tuesday: July 28–August 1

Vehicle Service Pros

The HawkEye Elite Xpandable from Hunter Engineering features Quick Grip adapters, WinAlign software and its specs database, the ADASLink diagnostic scan tool with secure gateway ability for dynamic calibrations, pre- and post-scans, and steering system resets, plus aligner remote viewer and control capability anywhere in the bay.

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Top 10 products of June 2025

Vehicle Service Pros

is the companys first diagnostic software, giving users a new direct and effective way to work with Sheppards commercial steering systems. About the Author Email Elli Carder Assistant Editor | PTEN & Professional Distributor Elli Carder is an assistant editor for Endeavor Business Medias Vehicle Repair Group. Sheppard Co.

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