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FenderBender is the leading progressive media brand exclusively serving collision repair shop owners and operators through examining in-depth real world struggles, successes and solutions from the industry, providing our readers and users the inspiration, tools and motivation to help them succeed in the collision repair industry. It offers entertaining, lively and interesting information as well a

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South Bay Collision Center joined the CSN Collision USA. As a CSN Collision center, the shop maintains its core commitme...
18/07/2025

South Bay Collision Center joined the CSN Collision USA. As a CSN Collision center, the shop maintains its core commitment: delivering 5-star service backed by full warranties and personalized care.
https://fenderbender.com/55302938

The Hawthorne, California, shop was founded in 1995 by a father and two sons.

AkzoNobel’s 2025 Collision Industry Experts Event taught attendees how shops can better use AI in operations, the import...
18/07/2025

AkzoNobel’s 2025 Collision Industry Experts Event taught attendees how shops can better use AI in operations, the importance of cycle times, how to win insurance negotiations, and more. The packed two-day schedule featured a variety of expert presenters and panelists included David Roberts from Focus Advisors, Ryan Taylor from Bodyshop Booster, and Mike Anderson from CollisionAdvice.com.
https://fenderbender.com/55302907

The July 9-10 event was about learning how shops can build momentum to find success in the second half of the year.

The latest asTech - Driven by Repairify Industry Pulse webinar featured Repairify Chief Executive Officer Srisu Subrahma...
18/07/2025

The latest asTech - Driven by Repairify Industry Pulse webinar featured Repairify Chief Executive Officer Srisu Subrahmanyam and Chief Transformation Officer Keith Crerar. The two executives discussed their focus on learning customer needs, industry challenges, and improving overall workflow.
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Repairify Chief Executive Officer Srisu Subrahmanyam and Chief Transformation Officer Keith Crerar led the discussion about how they’re preparing for the future.

Have you read the July issue of FenderBender yet?Read about these articles in this month's edition:*How Chris and Kena D...
18/07/2025

Have you read the July issue of FenderBender yet?
Read about these articles in this month's edition:
*How Chris and Kena Dacus combine their strengths to make the perfect team
*Consultant Steve Trapp continues his Optimize Your Parts Gross Profit series
*Noah Brown speaks with Andrew Vaccaro, Scott Benavidez, and Andrew Robinson about the importance of mentorships for future collision repair technicians
*Carol Badaracco Padgett shares tips on how you can repair a bad review
*Collision ProAssist bridges the knowledge gap for technicians
And much more!
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Abra Auto Body Repair of America participated in the 2025 Ralston Independence Day Parade on July 4. The team handing ou...
17/07/2025

Abra Auto Body Repair of America participated in the 2025 Ralston Independence Day Parade on July 4. The team handing out branded swag to families lining 77th and Main Streets during one of the largest July 4 events in the country.
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The team joined one of the nation’s largest July 4 events by walking in the parade and handing out branded swag to families at the Ralston Independence Day Parade.

The automotive aftermarket is in a constant state of flux, and it’s changing rapidly. Andrew Vaccaro, director of appren...
17/07/2025

The automotive aftermarket is in a constant state of flux, and it’s changing rapidly. Andrew Vaccaro, director of apprenticeships and training programs with Caliber Collision, discusses the importance of establishing and maintaining an apprenticeship or mentorship program to make sure your newer technicians are receiving the education and building the relationships they need to become high-performing team members.
https://fenderbender.com/55292610

The collision repair industry needs more technicians. It's time to take technician development into your own hands.

Mario Dimovski, director of circular repair and innovation at the Boyd Group Services, LLC, was unanimously appointed as...
17/07/2025

Mario Dimovski, director of circular repair and innovation at the Boyd Group Services, LLC, was unanimously appointed as the new head of the Global Plastic Repair Alliance Council. The council is an elite coalition of industry leaders dedicated to advancing and supporting the implementation of the highest global standards for plastic repair practices, tools and processes across the global collision repair industry.
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Dimovski brings more than three decades of experience in the industry and technical hands-on skills to the council.

CARSTAR Collision Center - Rapid City’s Charity Car and Bike Show raised $971 for charity on June 28. Car enthusiasts, f...
17/07/2025

CARSTAR Collision Center - Rapid City’s Charity Car and Bike Show raised $971 for charity on June 28. Car enthusiasts, families, and local supporters enjoyed a day full of live music, raffles, food, and family friendly fun, all in support of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and SHIFT Garage.
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CARSTAR Collision Center – Rapid City’s Charity Car and Bike Show featured 27 unique entries and raised $971 in support of Shift Garage and the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.

Auto Glass Now and is now an approved glass repair vendor for Hyundai. With more than 200 locations across the country, ...
16/07/2025

Auto Glass Now and is now an approved glass repair vendor for Hyundai. With more than 200 locations across the country, Auto Glass Now offers Hyundai dealers a streamlined way to address glass repair needs quickly and efficiently.
https://fenderbender.com/55303335

The partnership allows Hyundai dealers to use Auto Glass Now for all auto glass repair and replacement services for new and authorized pre-owned vehicles.

JATO Dynamics released a report analyzing the causes of the U.S. and EU automotive trade imbalance. Global Analyst Felip...
16/07/2025

JATO Dynamics released a report analyzing the causes of the U.S. and EU automotive trade imbalance. Global Analyst Felipe Munoz concluded that the trade imbalance will continue to exist unless U.S. auto manufacturers develop products that align with EU regulatory requirements and market-specific preferences.
https://fenderbender.com/55303328

The analysis explores automotive manufacturing factors that cause U.S. vehicles to be less attractive internationally than EU models.

The Hyundai Wholesale Collision Team issued a memo updating the OEM's official position statement that requires "pre-rep...
16/07/2025

The Hyundai Wholesale Collision Team issued a memo updating the OEM's official position statement that requires "pre-repair and post-repair system scanning as part of a proper and complete repair." Even if no dash lights are illuminated, pre-repair scanning is now required to identify diagnostic trouble codes present before repairs begin. Post-repair scanning is required to verify that all vehicle systems are properly restored and functioning after repairs are completed.
https://fenderbender.com/55302999

The updated position statement "clarifies the essential role of diagnostic scans in identifying and validating electronic system performance before and after repairs."

AkzoNobel's 2025 Collision Industry Event Momentum drew more than 360 attendees to the Hotel Fera Anaheim. Check out pho...
16/07/2025

AkzoNobel's 2025 Collision Industry Event Momentum drew more than 360 attendees to the Hotel Fera Anaheim. Check out photos from the two-day event's packed schedule of sessions, presentations, panels, and networking.
https://fenderbender.com/55303175

More than 360 attendees learned how they can build momentum for the rest of the year and 2026.

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