For years, flat rate was treated as simply how the collision repair industry worked. That's shifting. A growing number of ...

The struggle between independent collision repair facilities and auto insurance carriers is not a recent development. It is an ongoing battle over financial control, repair standards, and consumer ...

The Harris Poll's 2026 AutoTechCast study reveals which car technologies drive purchase and loyalty, and which ones don’t. The study surveyed more than 10,000 US vehicle owners on 40 emerging ...

Editor's note: Focus Advisors released its “2026 Mid-Year Review: Different Drivers, Different Gears.” It is printed here in its entirety. When we published our 2025 Year in Review this past February, ...

Boyd Group crossed $1 billion in quarterly sales for the first time last week. Sales were up 30 percent. Adjusted EBITDA rose ...

As vehicle technology grows more complex and insurance disputes become more common, repairers are finding that consumer ...

By partnering with dealerships and leveraging AI technology, you can identify unreported damage and grow revenue.

Walk into almost any collision center that's struggling, and you'll hear the same explanations. "The techs don't care." "The ...

Modern vehicles contain complex electronic systems, sensors, and structural components that significantly increase repair costs. Insurance companies often declare vehicles as total losses based on ...

SATA and industry painters share their tricks and tools of the trade, from precision spray control in the booth to properly maintaining equipment between jobs. Success can be measured in many ways.

Most shop owners focus on daily metrics but overlook the significant long-term value of owning their property. Leasing can cost hundreds of thousands over decades, enriching landlords while leaving ...

DEG Inquiry 41711 shares that published quarter panel replacement and sectioning estimated work times do not include repair or refinishing of adjacent panel weld zones resulting from normal cutting, ...