The Takata airbag recall has affected 41 million vehicles in the US, and 56 million airbags. Manufacturers are actively seeking solutions to update and evolve the notification process. Opportunity exists for collision [...]

Fred Iantorno of Verifacts offers insight into how vehicles are already starting to get connected. From communicating with the infrastructure and traffic information to engaging with other vehicles, technology is rapidly advancing. Connected [...]

The technician shortage is real, and represents the greatest crisis facing the automotive industry. Kyle Holt, president of S/P2, (SP2.org) shares his insights on how to gain a sustainable, competitive advantage by growing [...]

The collision industry is in conflict over which procedures are considered a “cost of doing business” and which are a “direct cost of the repair.” Tim Ronak addresses the rapid changes in new [...]

How augmented reality technology could change the industry with repair information at your fingertips. Mario Dimovski, CEO of Tradiebot walks offers insight into new software, that employs Augmented Reality to help technicians perform [...]

“If you think you can wake up tomorrow, and do what you’ve been doing, and stay in business the next 5-10 years, I hate to say it but you’re sorely mistaken” shared Doug [...]

With over forty years’ experience in the aviation industry, and serving as the first National Transportation Safety Bureau member to hold an FAA aircraft mechanic's certificate, John Goglia reflect on a lifetime of [...]

The resistance welding process is one of the most critical steps in joining together the structural elements of a vehicle, and one that can be impacted by both practice and process within your [...]

The 2019 IDEAS Collide Showcase was produced by the Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) and held on Friday of the SEMA Show. What if your customer could file a claim right at [...]