Collision gross margins have slipped from roughly 50% to 40% over 15 years. A growing number of owners are adding general ...

The shift toward early AI review in auto claims underscores the need for transparent, well-documented estimates. Understanding platform rules, OEM guidance, and industry studies helps repairers defend ...

Kinetic has launched Kinetic ID, an AI-powered tool for repair shops that instantly identifies when a vehicle’s advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) need to be calibrated following a collision, ...

In his first column for FenderBender, Attorney Chris Johnston explains how recent lawsuits against insurers reveal ...

Sept. 25, 2020—The longtime owner of Three-C Body Shops, Bob Juniper, says he's sold his three shops in Columbus, Ohio. Juniper, 62, tells FenderBender he sold to an emerging brand, which plans to ...

Content brought to you by Auto Body Repair Network. To subscribe, click here. So, what is this process called feather, prime and block? It seems that it is always a point of contention between ...

With technological advancements sweeping the world, it comes as no surprise that virtual reality (VR) has made its way into our lives. A term that was only known to tech enthusiasts a few years ago is ...

The future of collision repair will be shaped by expanding sensor arrays, conditional system behaviors, and higher safety standards, requiring shops to develop robust processes for verification, ...

Making better collision repair decisions benefits both your business and customers by restoring the vehicle to its pre-accident condition and helping to ensure its safety as designed by the ...

Editor's note: Focus Advisors released its “2025 Mid-Year Review: Consolidation Continues Despite Headwinds.” It is printed here in its entirety. The first half of 2025 (“H1 2025”) brought a complex ...

National MSO Classic Collision, LLC, based in Atlanta, acquired Auto Craft, Inc. in Gretna, Louisiana, according to a news release. Auto Craft, Inc. has proudly served the local community for 49 years ...