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 ...

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

The Florida Auto Body Association is gearing up for election season with the hire of lobbyist Foyt Ralston. The FABA Legislative Committee felt he would be the best representative for the association ...

Collision repair volume is declining — but not because people stopped crashing. The real shift is behavioral. Today’s claim environment is shaped less by accident frequency and more by consumer ...

Learning proper repair techniques takes time and repetition. Virtual reality simulations can provide technicians with opportunities to gain experience without needing materials for the work. The SEMA ...

The Collision Repair Education Foundation will celebrate its 35th anniversary in 2026 – a testament to the power of vision, perseverance and collaboration, according to a news release. Over the past ...

Scans, programming, and ADAS calibrations require stable, high-capacity battery support to prevent voltage drops and electrical noise that can cause module failures or data corruption. Proper support ...

In a Jan. 26 press release, LKQ Corp. announced that its Board of Directors "has initiated a comprehensive review of strategic alternatives to enhance shareholder value." As part of that review, the ...

The FenderBender team, along with others from the brands in Endeavor B2B's Vehicle Service & Repair Group, attended the 2025 SEMA Show and related events in Las Vegas the week of Nov. 2. Altogether, ...

The 2025 SEMA Show is taking ADAS education to the next level with the ADAS Showcase, the Show’s central hub for cutting-edge knowledge, live demonstrations, and real-world collaboration. From repair ...

The vehicles rolling off the assembly line today are absolute marvels of engineering…and headaches of complexity. With each model year, the number and variety of advanced driver assistance systems ...