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4 Essential Collision Estimator Skills You’ll Learn in Auto Body Training

Automotive Training Centre

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

This skill is critical when working with customers and industry professionals, such as collision repair managers or insurance adjustors, who rely on your expertise to guide repair decisions. Get the damage assessment skills to become a collision estimator in auto body training.

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How To Land Clients As An Independent Auto Body Estimator

Automotive Training Centre

JANUARY 17, 2024

Carving your niche as an auto body estimator in the competitive collision industry can be challenging. 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.

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What to Expect During a Pre-Repair Consultation

Miracle Body and Paint

SEPTEMBER 7, 2024

When your vehicle is involved in a collision, it’s crucial to have a comprehensive pre-repair consultation to ensure a safe and proper repair. During this consultation, […]

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ASE Announces 2024 Award Winners

AutoSuccess

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Army (Vilseck, Germany) SFC Elvin Vazquez, U.S. Curtis Morgans Garage Inc. Curtis Morgans Garage Inc. Curtis Morgans Garage Inc.

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Executive Spotlight with Masters School of Autobody Management

AutoSuccess

OCTOBER 26, 2023

He also talks about the origins of Masters School of Autobody Management, which offers training and consulting for the collision repair industry. Their insights emphasize the importance of maintaining high standards, effective communication, and adapting to industry changes in the collision repair business.

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How Outside Sales Can Drive Growth for Your Collision Shop

DRIVE

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Most collision repair shops rely on a steady flow of insurance work and walk-in customers to keep their bays full. Regardless of which type of business your outside salesperson is engaged with, they should know a basic formula for consultative selling that involves asking these questions: Who do you use for your collision repairs?

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‘Who Pays?’ survey finds payment for radar power test increasingly common; first survey of 2025 open through January

AutoInc.

JANUARY 13, 2025

Collision Advice ( www.CollisionAdvice.com ) is an independent training and consulting firm featuring some of the most respected and experienced experts in the collision repair industry. The results of previous surveys are also available online ( [link] ).

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Several tire shops bring home ASE awards in 2023

Tire Review Magazine

JANUARY 17, 2024

The award winners for 2023 include: Auto Value/Bumper to Bumper/ASE Master Automobile Technician of the Year Harrison Keyes, Jerry’s Automotive Service LLC (Waukesha, Wisconsin) Axalta/ASE Collision Repair & Refinish Technician of the Year James Rice, Ford Body Shop (Carthage, Missouri) Big O Tires/ASE Master Automobile Technician of the Year Brandon (..)

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Several tire shops bring home ASE awards in 2023

Tire Review Magazine

JANUARY 17, 2024

The award winners for 2023 include: Auto Value/Bumper to Bumper/ASE Master Automobile Technician of the Year Harrison Keyes, Jerry’s Automotive Service LLC (Waukesha, Wisconsin) Axalta/ASE Collision Repair & Refinish Technician of the Year James Rice, Ford Body Shop (Carthage, Missouri) Big O Tires/ASE Master Automobile Technician of the Year Brandon (..)

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TAG Calibrations Adds Blue Ash, Ohio, Location to its Growing Presence

AutoInc.

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

” TAG Calibrations was founded by Andy Tylka, who began his career in the collision repair industry as the owner of TAG Auto Group, a network of body shops across Indiana and Illinois. Tylka also serves on the Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) executive committee as treasurer.

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Car ADAS Solutions ADAS Calibration Technician Certification Program Recognized by I-CAR as Industry Training Alliance Accredited

AutoInc.

MARCH 1, 2024

Car ADAS Solutions announced today that its ADAS Calibration Technician Certification Program has been qualified by the Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (I-CAR) for Industry Training Alliance course credits, becoming one of only 20+ such Alliance partners nationwide. “It is a win-win for the industry.”

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ASE Education Foundation Updates Standards for EV Training

AutoSuccess

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

The ASE Education Foundation has recently revised its accreditation standards for truck and collision repair training programs, specifically focusing on tasks, tools and equipment related to high-voltage (HV) systems, including those found on electric vehicles and hybrids.

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‘Who Pays’ survey finds more shops researching OEM repair procedures most or all of the time; latest survey open through July

AutoInc.

JULY 8, 2024

Collision Advice ( www.CollisionAdvice.com ) is an independent training and consulting firm featuring some of the most respected and experienced experts in the collision repair industry. The results of previous surveys are also available online ( [link] ).

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“Who Pays for What?” Survey

AutoInc.

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Collision Advice ( www.CollisionAdvice.com ) is an independent training and consulting firm featuring some of the most respected and experienced experts in the collision repair industry. The results of previous surveys are also available online ( [link] ).

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Collision Conclusion: What’s Your Exit Plan Strategy?

DRIVE

MAY 16, 2024

From the location, to having a great team, to putting all the correct procedures in place and of course marketing – you now have a great collision repair shop. Owners should consult with legal and tax professionals to understand the ramifications of their chosen exit strategy and identify strategies for minimizing tax liabilities.

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ASE Announces 2024 Award Winners

Executive Spotlight with Masters School of Autobody Management

How Outside Sales Can Drive Growth for Your Collision Shop

‘Who Pays?’ survey finds payment for radar power test increasingly common; first survey of 2025 open through January

Several tire shops bring home ASE awards in 2023

Several tire shops bring home ASE awards in 2023

TAG Calibrations Adds Blue Ash, Ohio, Location to its Growing Presence

Car ADAS Solutions ADAS Calibration Technician Certification Program Recognized by I-CAR as Industry Training Alliance Accredited

ASE Education Foundation Updates Standards for EV Training

‘Who Pays’ survey finds more shops researching OEM repair procedures most or all of the time; latest survey open through July

“Who Pays for What?” Survey

Collision Conclusion: What’s Your Exit Plan Strategy?

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