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12/26/2025

Colours Inc. celebrates its 40th anniversary at its 2026 Expo. The lineup of events promises to deliver insights into the latest trends and innovations in automotive, fleet, and industrial paints and supplies with hands-on training opportunities, new product demonstrations, and networking events.
https://fenderbender.com/55340303

The event will cover AI technologies from X Paint and Tractable AI alongside forward-thinking experts and feature more than 100 industry vendors.

12/26/2025

The next Collision Industry Conference is a few short weeks away. Set the tone for 2026 with the latest in Advanced ADAS, P-Page updates, OEM news, and more in Palm Springs. Pre-registration closes Wednesday, Jan. 14.
https://fenderbender.com/55340308

Pre-registration closes Jan. 14. The agenda is expected to include sessions on advanced ADAS, P-Page updates, and OEM news.

12/26/2025

Quality Collision Group is improving its service in the Dallas/Fort Worth area with Stuarts Paint & Body in Grapevine, Texas. The brand-new building features state-of-the-art equipment and technology to provide safe, quality repairs. It also has expanded training space to provide opportunities for staff at other locations in the area and OEM partners.
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12/26/2025

AI has defined technology in 2025. In one of FenderBender's most popular articles from earlier this year, consultant Steve Trapp looks at the benefits of using AI estimating in collision repair shops.
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Just a few key highlights:
* AI estimating can recover 27% of missed assignment opportunities by ensuring timely customer contact and engagement.
* Using AI to analyze vehicle images allows for quick damage triage, categorizing repairs into minor, medium, or large, and preparing accurate initial estimates.
* Advanced inspections, supported by AI, enable detailed damage assessment, improving repair accuracy and reducing the need for multiple supplements.

Leverage technology and improve processes to reduce supplements and repair cycle time.

12/26/2025

What's the state of the labor shortage in the collision repair industry, and what are some strategies for recruiting and retention? Crash Champions Collision Repair Founder and CEO Matt Ebert joins the CollisionCast to talk about how more young people are choosing skilled trades careers over traditional college educations, how the company's Skills Training Education Program apprenticeship is designed to get a technician standing on his or her own after a year, and more.
https://fenderbender.com/55340143

Crash Champions Founder and CEO Matt Ebert talks about collision repair technician recruitment and retention.

12/25/2025

At FenderBender, we want to wish you and your families a Merry Christmas. We hope this day brings you love, joy, and time to be with the people you love the most. 🎅🎄❄️

12/23/2025

The Certified Automotive Parts Association has added Teresa Candiloro to its Board of Directors. Candiloro has extensive experience at State Farm as a property and casualty claims consultant and estimatics section manager.
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Candiloro adds her considerable experience as a property and casualty claims consultant and as an estimatics section manager to CAPA's Board of Directors.

12/23/2025

Fix Auto USA Lakeside joined the Lakeside Spirit of Christmas event on Saturday, Dec. 6. The team welcomed attendees with free popcorn, hot cocoa, and branded giveaways, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere for families and neighbors celebrating the season together. They also raffled off 12 Bluetooth speakers, two complete vehicle detail gift certificates, and a 50-inch Smart TV, with the proceeds going to Skyline Church.
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At the Lakeside Spirit of Christmas event, Fix Auto Lakeside provided free popcorn, hot cocoa, branded giveaways, and held a raffle to raise money for Skyline Church.

12/23/2025

Customers don't know OEM requirements for repairing the damage or the ins and outs of what their insurance policy covers, but shops can help them understand. AkzoNobel's Tim Ronak and Tony Adams hosted a session covering the rights of consumers, what constitutes a proper repair, and tips to communicate information the customer needs to know during the repair process during the SCRS - Society of Collision Repair Specialists Repair Driven Education Series at The SEMA Show.
https://fenderbender.com/55339445

AkzoNobel's Tim Ronak and Tony Adams held a session at the SEMA Show about how shops can empower their customers to help ensure everyone gets fair reimbursement during the repair...

12/23/2025

The Women’s Industry Network extended the nomination deadline for the inaugural Founding Mothers Award to Feb. 2. The award recipients will receive a comprehensive prize package designed to advance their careers, elevate their craft, and celebrate their achievements.
https://fenderbender.com/55340056

Nominations for the inaugural Founding Mother's Award will be accepted through Feb. 2. Winners will receive money for tools and equipment, apparel, and a full conference experience...

12/22/2025

Valspar Automotive selected the 12 winners of its award-winning finishes contest that are showcased in the 2026 Valspar Automotive Calendar. This year’s cover celebrates a 1966 GMC Suburban restored by Lyon McClenahan's team at Finish Line Speed Shop in Ellensburg, Washington.
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The 2026 Valspar Automotive Calendar features 12 outstanding automotive finishes from talented finishers across the U.S. and Canada. The cover celebrates a 1966 GMC Suburban to...

12/22/2025

Pre-registration is open for the Alliance of Automotive Service Providers-New Jersey’s 49th NORTHEAST Automotive Services Show on March 20-22. More than 150 exhibitors will showcase the newest equipment, tools, and new technologies on the market in 2026 and AirPro Diagnostics will sponsor a slate of educational experiences featuring some of the industry’s most recognizable professionals.
https://fenderbender.com/55338512

The Alliance of Automotive Service Providers - New Jersey's 49th annual automotive services show will feature more than 150 exhibitors and a variety of education experiences from...