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The Alliance of Automotive Service Providers-New Jersey will host “Vehicle Safety Inspections: A Shop Perspective” on Th...
09/10/2026

The Alliance of Automotive Service Providers-New Jersey will host “Vehicle Safety Inspections: A Shop Perspective” on Thursday, Sept. 24, at Dashlight Solutions in Wall Township, New Jersey. The training course on this timely subject will count toward 2026 New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission Auto Body License renewal due at the end of September. Attendees will receive a certificate to be used for this requirement.
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Refinity is Surventis Refinish NA's cloud-based digital platform that connects products, services, and business solution...
09/10/2026

Refinity is Surventis Refinish NA's cloud-based digital platform that connects products, services, and business solutions in one ecosystem. LightAssist adds a visualization mode to help improve the visibility of subtle differences in color, texture and effect, making match candidates easier to assess and compare on screen.
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Your website and online presence are often the first impression a potential customer has of your collision center. Even ...
09/10/2026

Your website and online presence are often the first impression a potential customer has of your collision center. Even if they already know your shop by name or have heard good things about you, you can still lose that customer if they can’t quickly find your phone number, your website is difficult to navigate, or your site doesn’t work well on their phone. Megan Fulkerson of 3P Marketing shares what matters most to a potential customer when they're looking for a shop.
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Surventis Refinish NA is partnering with WorldSkills International as a Global Industry Partner and Silver Partner of th...
09/09/2026

Surventis Refinish NA is partnering with WorldSkills International as a Global Industry Partner and Silver Partner of the 48th WorldSkills Competition in Shanghai, China. Surventis contributes training capabilities, technical know-how and industry knowledge. Participants in more than 20 countries train on Glasurit 100 using digital learning tools and expert-led, hands-on programs.
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Are your painters truly protected? Are your waste streams compliant? Or are you relying on assumptions that could expose...
09/09/2026

Are your painters truly protected? Are your waste streams compliant? Or are you relying on assumptions that could expose your business to fines, liability, and unnecessary costs? In this episode of CollisionCast, Jay Sicht sits down with KPA compliance experts Stephany Birkholz and Zach Pucillo to discuss a new data-driven approach to collision repair safety and environmental compliance.
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A judge suspended the license of Los Angeles-based automotive repair dealer Industry Smog following a California Bureau ...
09/09/2026

A judge suspended the license of Los Angeles-based automotive repair dealer Industry Smog following a California Bureau of Automotive Repair investigation. It's the third license suspension in three months that are a direct result of BAR investigations into the performance fraudulent vehicle safety systems inspections and the issuance of certificates of compliance without performing the required inspections.
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CIECA Collision Industry Electronic Commerce Association expanded its lineup of speakers and sessions for its 17th annua...
09/08/2026

CIECA Collision Industry Electronic Commerce Association expanded its lineup of speakers and sessions for its 17th annual conference, CONNEX 2026. The event will be held at the Hilton Palacio del Rio in San Antonio, Texas, from Sept. 29-Oct. 1.
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The WIN - Women's Industry Network will accept applications for seats on the organization’s Board of Directors through T...
09/08/2026

The WIN - Women's Industry Network will accept applications for seats on the organization’s Board of Directors through Tuesday, Sept. 15. Board members work together to foster an environment that encourages the education, advancement, retention and networking of women in the collision repair industry.
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𝐀𝐝𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐡𝐢𝐟𝐭: 𝐌𝐚𝐱𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐳𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐌𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐫With a significant decline in large, labor-intensive...
09/08/2026

𝐀𝐝𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐡𝐢𝐟𝐭: 𝐌𝐚𝐱𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐳𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐌𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐫
With a significant decline in large, labor-intensive repairs, Mike Anderson of CollisionAdvice.com says shops should focus on maximizing labor on smaller repairs for sustained profitability.
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Today, EndeavorB2B offices are closed as we celebrate the hard work, dedication, and passion of all the professionals in...
09/07/2026

Today, EndeavorB2B offices are closed as we celebrate the hard work, dedication, and passion of all the professionals in the collision repair industry. Your commitment to excellence and innovation drives our industry forward and ensures that every vehicle on the road is safe and reliable.

Enjoy this well-deserved day of recognition and relaxation. Thank you for all that you do!

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