Episode 7: Painting a New Picture: Automotive Coatings and Their Impact on Repair
April 28, 2022
Think that paint color doesn’t affect a vehicle’s performance and Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS)? Think again! Jeff Wildman, manager of OEM and industry relations at BASF, joins host Ryan Mandell to discuss the latest trends in automotive coatings, how they impact collision repair and why OEM procedures are critical—especially when it comes to paint.
HD Repair Forum
The HD Repair Forum is dedicated to serving those involved in the collision repair work of heavy- and medium-duty vehicles.
Midwest Collision Repair Trade Show
The collision repair associations of Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, South Dakota and Iowa have combined to host this year’s first-ever Midwest C
NORTHEAST 2022
Northeast 2022 is an event tailored to fit the needs of today’s professionals representing all walks of the automotive repair industry
Episode 6: New Opportunities in the Automotive Aftermarket
March 1, 2022
Joe Sparacino, managing director of automotive aftermarket investment banking at Stifel, shares his perspective on the industry. From mergers and supply chain disruptions to the introduction of new markets focused on Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), Joe and Ryan uncover the trends that have investment bankers and key stakeholders taking notice.
Current Used Vehicle Market Conditions: 2021 Year-End
February 4, 2022
3 MIN READ2021 Year-End Kontos Kommentary The following commentary is produced by Tom Kontos, Chief Economist, KAR Global.
Episode 5: Evolution and Growth in the Collision Industry
November 1, 2021
Ryan and Ben Clymer, Jr.—CEO of the five-location MSO, Ben Clymer’s The Body Shop—discuss today’s challenges with the efficient delivery of proper, safe repair, including the ongoing impact of supply chain disruptions. They also uncover new growth opportunities and even potential roadblocks for the collision industry.