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FenderBender is the top media brand dedicated to supporting collision repair shop owners and operators. We focus on exploring the real challenges, achievements, and solutions within the industry. Our goal is to inspire, equip, and motivate our readers and users to thrive in the collision repair field. We provide engaging and enjoyable content, along with valuable business strategies that resonate with the passion and dedication of our audience towards their businesses and the industry as a whole.

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I-CAR Celebrates Gold Class Milestone in Houston

3 weeks ago | fenderbender.com | Jay Sicht

I-CAR’s 2025 National Conference Feb. 28-March 2 in downtown Houston celebrated innovation and industry leadership with engaging keynote speakers and a comprehensive look at the latest I-CAR initiatives, bringing together professionals who share a commitment to learning education and safety. Jeff Peevy, vice president of industry relations, spoke on the importance of I-CAR’s commitment to complete, safe, and quality repairs.
Menefee: How to Implement AI in Your Shop for Maximum Benefit at Minimal Cost

3 weeks ago | fenderbender.com | Tiffany Menefee

As a small shop owner, managing time and money efficiently is always a priority. With limited hours and resources to allocate toward systems, services, and skilled help, I am always searching for ways to streamline operations and improve productivity. This extends beyond the physical work of repairing vehicles; it includes optimizing how my office staff, such as estimators, manage their time. I want to ensure they are working as efficiently as possible without burning out.
WINning for Collision: The Story of the Women’s Industry Network

1 month ago | fenderbender.com | Abdulla Gaafarelkhalifa

In an industry historically dominated by men, the Women’s Industry Network (WIN) has been a beacon of change, fostering an inclusive environment for women in the collision repair sector. Founded nearly two decades ago, WIN has remained steadfast in its mission to attract, develop, and promote women within this field, making significant strides in an industry where female representation remains low. "Our mission is very simple.
Giving it Her All

1 month ago | fenderbender.com | Lindsey Gainer

Laura Raimann (Kottschade) is a self-admitted busy bee — the second-generation, soon-to-be owner of Jerry’s ABRA Auto Body and Glass in Mankato, Minnesota, “doesn’t sit well” and loves a challenge. But that term doesn’t give her anywhere near the credit she deserves, once you hear everything she’s involved in. “Powerhouse” is a much more fitting descriptor.
Refinish Revenue

1 month ago | fenderbender.com | Tim Sramcik

There are a lot of ways to press the gas on your shop earnings in 2025. You can expand, invest in newer equipment, overhaul your operation, or become OEM-certified to grab more business. If those options are a bit too expensive right now, you can always look for ways to cut expenses, especially using input from a consultant (something your vendors can help with).
Charting Their Courses in Collision Repair

1 month ago | fenderbender.com | Carol Badaracco Padgett

What began as a journey toward a first job ended up being a career destination for five women currently working in the collision repair industry. And hands down, they say there’s nowhere else they would rather be. Read on to learn firsthand how the industry is embracing their expertise in positions of every make and model. Gracie Sims graduated high school in May 2023 in her hometown of Bristol, Tennessee.
Menefee: Do You Want to Win the Battle, or Do You Want to Win the War?

1 month ago | fenderbender.com | Tiffany Menefee

As an avid history enthusiast, I’ve often heard the saying, “Do you want to win the battle, or do you want to win the war?” While the larger goal is to win the war with the insurance companies, I also know that winning individual battles is crucial when you're in the trenches every day. After all, I run a business, and I have bills to pay and employees to support.
Purpose-driven Work

2 months ago | fenderbender.com | Lindsey Gainer

Like most kids whose families own a business, Zach Stinnett spent a lot of time in his family’s collision repair shop growing up. He’d work in the summers as a detailer, watching his grandfather, Walt — who founded the business with his grandmother, Ruth, in 1965 — diligently work alongside his father, Lee, to run Stinnett Collision in Maryville, Tennessee. But unlike many generational owners, Zach didn’t envision himself owning the business from day one.
Quality Collision Group Shifts Branding Strategy in Minnesota

2 months ago | fenderbender.com | Abdulla Gaafarelkhalifa

If you’ve been keeping up with FenderBender’s daily news stories, you know about Quality Collision Group (QCG)’s recent acquisitions of 14 locations in the Minneapolis/St. Paul (Twin Cities) metro area. What is unique about its recent growth in Minnesota is how it approaches the branding of the two regional MSO groups it has acquired in the Twin Cities metro area.
Exploring a Four-day Workweek

2 months ago | fenderbender.com | Jay Sicht

Who doesn’t enjoy a three-day weekend? What if every week included one? There are a number of reasons why you might consider implementing a four-day workweek, including aiding in attracting and retaining employees, operating efficiencies, and even a lower carbon footprint with more booth cycles/paint hours in a booth. But as with many new operations, there are pros and cons.