Author: Abby Andrews

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Abby Andrews
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Abby Andrews is the editor of Autobody News. Since joining the company in 2020, she has covered all facets of the collision repair industry, including innovations in vehicles and tools, shop management and the technician shortage. She has a bachelor's degree in journalism from the University of Maryland College Park.

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How Technology Will Shape Collision Shops Over the Next 5-10 Years

How Technology Will Shape Collision Shops Over the Next 5-10 Years Previously published on Autobody News ADAS, AI and autonomous vehicles are changing... Read more.

Articles, Automotive Aftermarket, Blogs, Collision

Abby Andrews October 17, 2025 0

SCRS Director Talks Right to Repair, Industry Pressures, SEMA 2025

SCRS Director Talks Right to Repair, Industry Pressures, SEMA 2025 Aaron Schulenburg shares what he's hearing are shops' biggest concerns and opportunities,... Read more.

Articles, Auto parts and accessories, Automotive Aftermarket, Automotive Dealers, Blogs, Car Washes, Collision, Oil and Lube, Paint Jobbers, Tire and Service, Truck Parts & Repair

Abby Andrews October 3, 2025 0

How Collision Shop Owners Can Find the Opportunity in Every Challenge

How Collision Shop Owners Can Find the Opportunity in Every Challenge Keeping a positive mindset and creating a clearly defined vision can help owners... Read more.

Articles, Automotive Aftermarket, Blogs, Collision

Abby Andrews September 29, 2025 0

‘Find the Right OEM Certification for You’: Experts from DEKRA Offer Tips

‘Find the Right OEM Certification for You’: Experts from DEKRA Offer Tips Earning OEM certifications can boost a shop's bottom line if management chooses... Read more.

Articles, Automotive Aftermarket, Blogs, Collision

Abby Andrews June 20, 2025 0

OEM Certifications: How to Choose the Right Ones for Your Shop, Maximize ROI

OEM Certifications: How to Choose the Right Ones for Your Shop, Maximize ROI Mike Anderson gave a master class on OEM certs for anyone who wants to strengthen... Read more.

Articles, Automotive Aftermarket, Blogs, Collision

Abby Andrews May 30, 2025 0

Implement Sustainable Practices in Your Collision Repair Shop to Drive Profitability

Implement Sustainable Practices in Your Collision Repair Shop to Drive Profitability Sustainable practices in a collision repair shop improve workplace conditions,... Read more.

Articles, Automotive Aftermarket, Blogs, Collision

Abby Andrews April 23, 2025 0

Collision Engineering Program Takes Unique Approach to Training, Placing New Techs

Collision Engineering Program Takes Unique Approach to Training, Placing New Techs A two-year program that rotates between classroom instruction and hands-on... Read more.

Articles, Automotive Aftermarket, Blogs, Collision

Abby Andrews April 21, 2025 0

Update Your Company Culture to Attract and Retain Young Collision Repair Technicians

Update Your Company Culture to Attract and Retain Young Collision Repair Technicians Create a more supportive work environment and move away from outdated... Read more.

Articles, Auto parts and accessories, Automotive Aftermarket, Automotive Dealers, Blogs, Car Washes, Collision, Oil and Lube, Paint Jobbers, Tire and Service, Truck Parts & Repair

Abby Andrews April 4, 2025 0

How the Largest Consolidator in the U.S. Attracts, Hires and Retains Enough Talent

How the Largest Consolidator in the U.S. Attracts, Hires and Retains Enough Talent Along with pay and benefits, Caliber focuses on making sure employees have... Read more.

Articles, Automotive Aftermarket, Blogs, Collision

Abby Andrews April 1, 2025 0

Navigating the Tech Revolution: ADAS Calibration and Collision Repair

Companies like Techmotive provide ADAS services to collision repairers, but shops also have the option of doing those in-house. In today's rapidly evolving... Read more.

Articles, Auto parts and accessories, Automotive Aftermarket, Automotive Dealers, Blogs, Car Washes, Collision, Oil and Lube, Paint Jobbers, Tire and Service, Truck Parts & Repair

Abby Andrews March 17, 2025 0

Single Store Generalist Collision Repair Shops are Going Extinct — But That Could Be a Good Thing

Single Store Generalist Collision Repair Shops are Going Extinct — But That Could Be a Good Thing Increasingly complex vehicles and repair procedures are... Read more.

Automotive Aftermarket, Blogs, Collision, Paint Jobbers

Abby Andrews January 17, 2025 0

Finding Your Collision Repair Shop’s Niche Could Be Key To Success

Finding Your Collision Repair Shop’s Niche Could Be Key To Success Michael Giarrizzo Jr. said focusing on certain manufacturers — along with other strategies... Read more.

Auto parts and accessories, Automotive Aftermarket, Blogs, Collision

Abby Andrews June 21, 2024 0

Grow Your Collision Repair Shop By Investing In Yourself, Your Team

Grow Your Collision Repair Shop By Investing In Yourself, Your Team The CEO of Crash Champions shared what he learned while growing his business from a regional... Read more.

Automotive Aftermarket, Blogs, Collision

Abby Andrews June 21, 2024 0

Leading Forward: I-CAR Hosts National Volunteer And Instructor Meeting

Leading Forward: I-CAR Hosts National Volunteer And Instructor Meeting The annual event brings together I-CAR committee members, instructors and volunteers from... Read more.

Auto parts and accessories, Automotive Aftermarket, Automotive Dealers, Blogs, Car Washes, Collision, Oil and Lube, Paint Jobbers, Tire and Service

Abby Andrews June 17, 2024 0