A great repair doesn't guarantee a great margin. The gap is in the details around it.

State survey found shops averaging $67 an hour while insurers paid $60.50, with recommendations expected in 2027.

A strong El Niño typically steers storms south, and shops say severe weather can stall work before it arrives.

Weaver and IBIS’ Robert Snook make the case for leaders telling hard truths, hiring for tomorrow, and treating employees as teammates.

Higgins on budgeting, parts margin leaks, consolidation, and why independent shops have an edge over bigger operators.

A Massachusetts shop owner and a Square One Systems executive explain why profitable collision shops keep comparing numbers with peers.

Repairers point to state certification laws, customer goodwill, and potential replacement work as reasons decertification alerts would be useful.

The refinish suppliers say the new name does not change how customers work with either company before closing, now expected in early 2027.

Speakers urged shop leaders to turn industry headwinds into action through peer connections, targeted technology, and clear decisions.

A day-by-day guide to the sessions, panels, and floor stops collision shops shouldn’t miss at this year’s show.