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Hawaii Collision Repairers Connect, Learn & Share Valuable Insights

At an event hosted by a Hawaii body shop and AkzoNobel, repairers had a chance to rethink how they do business.
Stacey Phillips Ronak
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NWACA Hosting Lunch and Learn: ‘Blueprinting for Success’

The free webinar, open to everyone, will cover different aspects of blueprinting and how to create lean processes.
Autobody News Staff
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Message to Auto Insurers: How Collision Repairers Would Improve the Claims Process

Body shop owners have ideas for what auto insurers could do -- or not do -- to make things easier for everyone involved.
John Yoswick
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‘On the Road with Mike Anderson’ Live Podcast to Explore Safety Inspections

The second episode of Mike Anderson's new live podcast will be broadcast from Wallace Collision Center in Tennessee.
Autobody News Staff
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Train Techs to Complete Post-Repair Inspections, Prevent Issues

Focused, detailed time given to help collision center technicians perform post-repair inspections is vital.
Paul Hughes
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SoCal Fix Auto Locations Add OEM Certifications

Fix Auto Pasadena earned its Honda ProFirst certification, while Fix Auto La Habra achieved Subaru certification.
Autobody News Staff
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Elmer's Body Shop Celebrates Century of Craftsmanship in Indiana

Founded in 1925, Elmer's Body Shop has evolved across four generations while staying true to its commitment to craftsmanship, community and customer satisfaction.
Autobody News Staff
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Absolute Collision’s Company Culture Helped It Quickly Scale to 7-Store MSO

Thomas Goforth grew Absolute Collision into a seven-store MSO in less than four years. He has advice for other owners looking to scale.
Abby Andrews
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Preparing Finances, Operations – and Emotions – to Sell Your Collision Repair Business

With a lot of interested buyers in the market, now could be the right time to sell. Here's how to prepare a shop to maximize value.
Abby Andrews
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CIC Highlights Changes to Estimating Guide for CCC System

CCC's estimating system has made recent changes regarding stainless steel, labor times and not-included materials.
John Yoswick

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