CREF Awards Over $130K in Scholarships to Collision Students
With the industry’s support, CREF funded over $130,000 in 2023 scholarships and tool grants, benefitting nearly 90 individual collision students.
Laying Out Your Shop for ADAS/EV Repairs
With 89% of the vehicles being manufactured today equipped with some form of ADAS, rethinking your electronics layout or plan might be in order.
Financial Planning for Auto Body Shops with Rachel James
Jason Stahl interviews Rachel James of Torque Financial Group, Northwestern Mutual about how important it is for collision repair facilities to educate their technicians on managing their money.
I-CAR Launches CollisionCareers.com
CollisionCareers.com is a seminal online experience dedicated to connecting individuals to rewarding opportunities in collision repair.
MEMA Releases Statement on Right-to-Repair Pact
The association believes the agreements in place now fall short of protecting the future of repair access.
Palladium Heritage Acquires Three Collision Parts Distributors
Palladium Equity has created Collision Auto Parts LLC, which will serve the Western U.S. with six distribution facilities.
Independent Repairers, Automakers Strike Right-to-Repair Pact
Organizations representing the country’s independent automotive repairers, collision repair experts and leading automakers have inked a landmark agreement on automotive right-to-repair.
Body Bangin’: Lucid Collision Repair with Jake Rodenroth
Micki Woods interviews Jake Rodenroth of Lucid Motors on what differentiates the automaker’s repair program from others.
Survey: More Body Shops Being Paid for Seat Belt Inspections
Shops are increasingly billing for — and being paid for — seat belt inspections, according to the latest “Who Pays for What?” survey.
1Collision Tours I-CAR Technical Center in Chicago
1Collision and I-CAR recently partnered for an education-focused event at I-CAR’s Chicago Technical Center to bring focus to ADAS-equipped vehicles and electric vehicles.
