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Understanding Your Role In A Car Dealership After Auto Body Estimating Training

Automotive Training Centre

As discussed in this blog, graduates can find work in various automotive settings, such as independent auto repair shops, insurance companies, and car dealerships. In a dealership setting, an auto body estimator’s role is to help customers navigate repairs after an accident and appraise vehicles for trade-ins.

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Highlights from Melissa High’s Interview on the Car Dealership Guy Podcast

Solera

Exploring Vehicle Theft Solutions and Future Trends with LoJack’s VP Join us for an enlightening episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast featuring Melissa High, Vice President of LoJack. Economic Impacts: Melissa discusses the direct effects of vehicle theft on dealership economics, insurance rates, and industry dynamics.

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Study Reveals How Embedded Insurance is Shaping Dealership Growth

AutoSuccess

Polly announced the results of its 2025 Embedded Auto Insurance Study , offering a deeper look into the shifting priorities of car buyers. As the cost of car ownership stabilizes at record highs, new consumer trends are reshaping the car-buying landscape with embedded insurance emerging as a vital component.

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The CDK Cyber Attack Hit More Than Dealers

Brake & Front End

I had no idea what CDK was until I made the connection that most of the parts pros complaining were at new car dealerships.CDK Global is a company that makes software to run new car dealerships called a DMS. The software is integrated into the sales, service and parts operations. It even handles the payroll for technicians.

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How To Land Clients As An Independent Auto Body Estimator

Automotive Training Centre

But entering the industry as an independent contractor, where you’ll be in direct competition with giant insurance companies and other collision repair shops, can ramp up the pressure in multiple folds. Engage with local auto repair shops, insurance companies, and car dealerships.

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The CDK Cyber Attack Hit More Than Dealers

Tomorrow's Technician

I had no idea what CDK was until I made the connection that most of the parts pros complaining were at new car dealerships.CDK Global is a company that makes software to run new car dealerships called a DMS. The software is integrated into the sales, service and parts operations. It even handles the payroll for technicians.

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Protect Your Dealership from the Growing Threat of Cyberattacks

AutoSuccess

Dealerships are especially vulnerable, evidenced by the June 2024 cyberattack on CDK Global that affected 15,000 car dealerships and resulted in an estimated $1 billion in collective damages. For most of today’s businesses — dealerships included — the cybersecurity mindset has become “not if, but when.”

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