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Rihm Kenworth Body Shop Boosts Inventory Control with 3M™ RepairStack™

The shop sees 3M™ RepairStack™ as a critical business asset that has increased productivity and drastically reduced the amount of time spent on inventory management.

ProColor Collision Etobicoke Sees Improved Efficiency, Service Quality with AirPro and AUGGIE

Integrating the AirPro Diagnostics and AUGGIE tools has helped the shop perform more calibrations in-house, enhanced operational efficiency and service quality.

Fix Auto Quartz Hill Thrives with AkzoNobel Products

AkzoNobel's Carbeat workflow dashboard helped Fix Auto Quartz Hill streamline its operations so effectively, it won a performance award.

ALLDATA’s User-Friendly Software Assures OEM Compliance for Kniesel’s Collision

The Northern California MSO uses ALLDATA to perform pre- and post-scans and quickly gather the OEM information its needs to repair vehicles.

asTech® Helps CARSTAR Ideal Auto Body Standardize Pricing with DRPs

The asTech® All-In-One platform gives the Colorado shop access to 45 OEMs' repair procedures, helping it deliver a safe, proper repair no matter the manufacturer.

M. Toguchi Body Shop Praises Axalta for ‘All Around Support’ Since 2000

The family-owned shop recently started spraying Axalta’s Cromax XP Basecoat and using its Pro-Stat Gun to minimize dust particles on paint surfaces due to static electricity.

Blowtherm USA Spray Booth Helps Top Gun Auto Center Achieve Quality Finishes, Faster

As the shop's two locations brought in more vehicles, owner John Leblebici invested in a Blowtherm World booth to increase efficiency with better results.

Young Automotive Uses Car-O-Liner® Products Across the Board for ‘Accuracy, Reliability, Dependability'

With multiple vehicle manufacturer partnerships, Young Automotive relies on Car-O-Liner® to ensure it can follow OEM procedures for every repair.

Delaney Automotive Group Relies on CCC to Amplify Rich History, Jumpstart Business

The group's three collision centers use CCC ONE and CCC Amplify to manage shop operations and build a website that delivers a more engaging customer experience.

Splash Car Washes’ Use of CPS® Products Revolutionizes Car Maintenance

Splash Car Washes recently integrated CPS® MAXXAIR™ A/C Management Centers into its service offerings, making it more efficient and delivering higher customer satisfaction.

Airport Auto Body Turns to Equalizer for Training, Tools to Get Techs Up to Speed on Glass

After sending six technicians to Equalizer's Auto Glass Academy, Airport Auto Body is performing all of its own glass repair and replacement in-house.

Hunter Engineering Helps Superior Auto Body Keep Vehicle Calibrations In-House

Since purchasing equipment from Hunter Engineering, owner Doug Bowman has seen faster repair times and found peace of mind in knowing repairs are done right.

I-CAR Helps Huntington Beach’s Gustafson Brothers Stay Ahead of the Curve

Founded in 1971, the shop credits I-CAR training with keeping its technicians ready to take on the new technology the automotive industry is continuously developing.

Induction Innovations Revolutionizes Removing Stubborn Bolts and Nuts Without Open Flames

Anthony Harlin, a technician who runs a popular car repair YouTube channel, loves having the ability to remove stubborn parts without the danger of an open flame.