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Article 2026 Collision Repair Industry Survey Sneak Peek

2026 Collision Repair Industry Survey Sneak Peek

OEC surveyed 1,800+ collision repair professionals to uncover the challenges shaping the industry. Download the article to get a sneak peek at findings from the 2026 Collision Repair Industry Survey.

Article EstimateIQ Bodyshop

If You Did the Work, You Should Get Paid For It

Even when the repair work is done right, missing documentation can lead to denied supplements and lost revenue. As vehicle complexity increases, shops need a better way to capture OEM procedures, calibrations, and parts from the start. Here’s why documentation matters more than ever.

Article Collision Shop Tune Up: 5 Financial Health Checks for 2026

Collision Shop Tune Up: 5 Financial Health Checks for 2026

Strong repair performance starts with strong financial visibility. Complete the form on the right to download your own copy of this article and learn how a structured financial health check can help your shop identify missed revenue opportunities and tighten operations.

Article How to Optimize Your Parts Department in 2026

How to Optimize Your Parts Department in 2026

Even if you’re working in or running a parts department that operates efficiently, you probably know there are still opportunities to improve operations and processes. These are just a few areas where your parts department could benefit from a little optimization – and that means streamlining operations and supporting a connected workflow.

Article 5 Things Every Collision Shop Should Be Doing

5 Things Every Collision Shop Should Be Doing

Download this article to see the five essential practices every collision shop should be prioritizing to run more efficiently and deliver quality repairs.

Article Cars in Repair Shop

The Critical Importance of Seat Weight Sensor Calibration

Download the article to see how often seat weight sensor calibrations are missed and what your shop can do to catch them, keeping your customers safe and helping ensure your shop stays protected.

Article Make Every Repair Count: Estimating Checklist for Collision Shops

Make Every Repair Count: Estimating Checklist for Collision Shops

Ensure your team is building accurate, profitable estimates with our Collision Shop Estimating Checklist, supporting complete repairs and proper compensation!

Article How to Market Your Independent Collision Repair Shop

How to Market Your Independent Collision Repair Shop

Learn how independent collision shops can stand out by building trust, boosting credibility with OEM certifications, and strengthening community presence.

Article Addressing Collision Staffing Shortages

Addressing Collision Staffing Shortages

Struggling with the technician staffing shortage? Learn how a shift in mindset, inclusive hiring, and culture change can bring new talent into your collision repair shop.

Article Q&A with OEC Quality Coach Jay Cassel

Q&A with OEC Quality Coach Jay Cassel

Discover how Quality Coach Jay Cassel helps collision repair shops improve efficiency, streamline processes, and stay ahead of evolving technology and repair standards.

Article Q&A with Collision Industry Expert Jason Shank

Q&A with Collision Industry Expert Jason Shank

Discover how OEC Quality Coach Jason Shank, a collision shop expert, helps collision shops improve efficiency, streamline processes, and stay ahead of evolving repair standards.

Article Q&A with Collision Industry Expert Chris Smart

Q&A with Collision Industry Expert Chris Smart

Gain insight into today’s collision market, the critical challenges facing both shops and suppliers, and how to stay connected and competitive in a changing industry.

Article Article resource

How PartsTech Helped Stonebriar Jiffy Lube Expand into Multi-Care

Check out how Stonebriar and PartsTech transformed business challenges into competitive advantages through technology, reducing costs, increasing efficiencies, and fueling expansion.

Article Q&A with OEC RepairEdge Coach Marty Roberts

Q&A with OEC RepairEdge Coach Marty Roberts

Discover how OEC RepairEdge Coach Marty Roberts helps shops improve efficiency, streamline processes, and stay ahead of repair standards.

Article Meet the Coaches: Q&A with Quality Coach Dave Driggers

Meet the Coaches: Q&A with Quality Coach Dave Driggers

Download this Q&A to learn how quality coach Dave Driggers uses his 40+ years of experience to help collision shops improve performance.

Article Mechanical Industry Insights – Q&A with an OEC Expert

Mechanical Industry Insights – Q&A with an OEC Expert

Download this article and learn how current market trends, inflation, and customer behaviors influence mechanical repair shops.