The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled against a class of 90,000 Tennessee policyholders, affirming that disputes over ...

The 2026 Southeast Collision Conference featured a trade show and educational sessions both days covering technical and ...

AI is already present in many shop systems, supporting estimating, communication, parts, and management dashboards, helping ...

Repair claims are dropping as consumers opt out of filing due to rising premiums and out-of-pocket costs. Here is how to ...

The evolution of vehicle materials necessitates a shift in welding habits, particularly in choosing electrode wire diameters.

In the collision repair industry, many leaders don’t start in an office — they start in the shop. They start with tools in ...

Seemingly simple repairs can hide underlying issues from prior work, such as missing seam sealer or incorrect fasteners.

Welcome to the debut of "This Month in BackBay, by Collision ProAssist." Each month, I’ll feature a real-world inquiry we received in BackBay, our members-only collision repair technician support and ...

Independent MSOs are making moves as 13 non-dealer MSOs with at least eight locations have added at least one store between October 2025 and April 2026, according to a report from Focus Advisors. A ...

Mike Anderson of Collision Advice is one of two candidates vying for a seat on the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Board of Directors. Jeff Hermann of MagnaFlow is the other contender.

Many technicians underestimate the impact of mixing filler on cardboard, which can lead to adhesion issues and rework. Switching to disposable paper boards is a cost-effective way to enhance repair ...

SkillsUSA and 3M brought together 28 students from various schools to test their skills in collision repair technology, collision damage appraisal, and automotive refinishing technology. The program ...