Author: 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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‘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.
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.
Implement Sustainable Practices in Your Collision Repair Shop to Drive Profitability
Sustainable practices in a collision repair shop improve workplace conditions,... Read more.
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.
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Create a more supportive work environment and move away from outdated...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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.