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The Delay Game: What Body Shops Can Do When Insurance Companies Stall the Repair Process
Every body shop in America knows the game. A vehicle comes in, repairs are started, supplements are submitted—and then radio silence....
Mitch Buhr
Jun 283 min read
Insurance Games Exposed: The Hidden Cost of “Convenience Claims” and What Shops Must Start Telling Customers ---
Let’s cut through the crap. Insurance companies love to sell convenience. “Snap a few photos, and we’ll handle it.” “No need for an...
Mitch Buhr
Jun 212 min read
The Top Challenges Facing U.S. Auto Body Shops in 2025 — and How to Fight Back
Title: The Top Challenges Facing U.S. Auto Body Shops in 2025 — and How to Fight Back Auto body shops in the U.S. are under pressure like...
Mitch Buhr
Jun 173 min read
Is The Fear of Change Holding You and Your Shop Back?
Let’s cut the straight to it—if you run a body shop and still let insurance companies dictate how you operate, you’re not running your...
Mitch Buhr
Jun 103 min read
Holding the Line: How Body Shops Can Stand Strong in the Face of Labor Rate Suppression
If you’ve felt like the ground has shifted beneath your feet lately, you’re not imagining things. Labor rates in the collision repair...
Mitch Buhr
May 293 min read
Why Body Shops Must Stop Letting Insurance Companies Control the Repair Process
Let’s get one thing straight: Body shops are not extensions of insurance companies. They're repair professionals, entrusted with...
Mitch Buhr
May 243 min read
Title: Why Body Shops Relying on Insurance Companies Is Broken—and Unlike Any Other Industry
Why Body Shops Relying on Insurance Companies Is Broken—and Unlike Any Other Industry Let’s be blunt: auto body shops are the only...
Mitch Buhr
May 213 min read
Are You Investing in Your Customers for The Long Term or Just The Here and Now?
In the auto body industry, our daily focus is often on the immediate task at hand: repairing damaged vehicles and getting customers back...
Mitch Buhr
May 112 min read
The Most Vital Step to Profitability and Control: Shift from Estimates to Repair Plans
The auto body industry has long operated under a system that benefits insurers—not shops or customers. Writing traditional estimates is...
Mitch Buhr
May 102 min read
Do You Know What an Automotive Public Adjuster Does – And Why It Matters for Your Customers?
When a vehicle is involved in an accident, hailstorm, or other covered loss, the insurance company’s adjuster typically steps in to...
Mitch Buhr
May 62 min read
Body Shops: Are You Telling Your Customers About Their Rights When It Comes to Auto Insurance?
The clang of metal, the scent of fresh paint – as a body shop, you're focused on restoring vehicles to their pre-accident glory. But are...
Mitch Buhr
May 33 min read
Are You Tired of Being a Bill Collector Instead of a Body Shop?
Running an auto body shop used to mean focusing on what you do best — repairing vehicles and restoring them to their pre-accident...
Mitch Buhr
Apr 253 min read
How DRPs Are Holding Your Body Shop Back From Getting Paid What You Deserve
For years, Direct Repair Programs (DRPs) have been marketed to auto body shops as a way to streamline business, drive customer volume,...
Mitch Buhr
Apr 183 min read
Why Auto Body Shops Should Stop Using The Term "Estimate" and Start Using "Repair Plan"
In the world of collision repair, words matter. They shape perceptions, set expectations, and influence decisions—especially when dealing...
Mitch Buhr
Apr 83 min read
Why Auto Body Repair Shops Should Consider Charging Their Customers for Insurance Company Short Pays
In the collision repair industry, auto body shops face a growing challenge: insurance companies increasingly refuse to pay for all...
Mitch Buhr
Mar 283 min read
Are You Tracking Your KPIs?
In the collision repair industry, success isn’t just about fixing cars—it’s about running an efficient, profitable, and customer-focused...
Mitch Buhr
Feb 262 min read
Combating The Insurers We Don't Pay For That Statement
If you’ve worked in an auto body shop long enough, you’ve heard it time and time again—the insurer tells you, “We don’t pay for that.”...
Mitch Buhr
Feb 173 min read
Why There is No Such Thing as a "Blend Panel" in Auto Body Refinishing
In the world of auto body repair, the term "blend panel" is commonly misunderstood and often misused. Many assume that blending paint...
Mitch Buhr
Feb 163 min read
WHY AUTO BODY SHOPS DON'T NEED DIRECT REPAIR PROGRAMS (DRPS)
For decades, many auto body shops have relied on Direct Repair Programs (DRPs)—agreements between shops and insurance companies that...
Mitch Buhr
Feb 143 min read
Why Spreadsheet Are A Valuable Tool In The Auto Body Industry
In the fast-paced world of auto body repair, efficiency, organization, and accuracy are critical for success. While many shops invest in...
Mitch Buhr
Feb 123 min read
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