When I started working in the automotive insurance industry over 25 years ago, we learned to make quick decisions as adjusters and estimators. Our days were driven by a labor-intensive workload and at ...

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

CCC Intelligent Solutions is ‌exploring a sale of the company, according to a report from Yahoo Finance. Yahoo’s sources said the Chicago-based company has hired Morgan Stanley to advise on a sale ...

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 ...

Miller Electric announced free product upgrades for the Millermatic 211 PRO and Multimatic 215 PRO in a news release. The upgrade adds new capabilities, including Dyna-Pulse technology that was ...

Two CARSTAR locations became the first in the network to earn MINI OEM certification. CARSTAR Centreville Collision Center in Centreville, Virginia, owned by Nedal Khatib and part of his nine-location ...

The 2026 Audi A6, BMW X1, Mazda CX-5 and Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid earned Top Safety Pick+ awards in the latest round of ratings from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. New ratings for five ...

The ASE Education Foundation has been awarded a $25 million, four-year grant from the U.S. Department of Labor to expand registered apprenticeships for auto, collision, and truck service technicians ...

Consolidation Coach announce its role as exclusive M&A advisor to Barnett's Body Shops in the successful sale of its five-location collision repair organization to Caliber Collision and to Klapec Auto ...

In this Tech Tips video sponsored by Autel, Keith Perkins of Motor Age and FenderBender walks through the pre-scan, post-scan documentation and vehicle ingress process used at his shop, demonstrating ...

Crash Champions recognized 59 apprentices that graduated from the Skilled Technician Education Program (STEP) in 2026, according to a news release. STEP combines paid, hands-on training, mentorship ...

Advanced Driver Assistance Systems, or ADAS, have aided driver safety and prevented or lessened the severity of collisions. At the same time, they require specific procedures to ensure they’re working ...