Leona Scott

In 1974, a young Dan Dutra stood in his uncle’s shop washing cars and sweeping floors, happy just to be earning a paycheck. The scent of fresh paint hung in the air, and the rhythm of sanders and spray guns echoed through the bays. What began as a job qui... See more

Across Texas, collision repair shops are feeling the pressure. Some are downsizing. Others are closing altogether. Ed Griffin, owner of Griffin’s Paint & Body in Winnsboro, Texas, has seen it firsthand — even in his small town of 3,800 residents. “We ... See more

Not long ago, subletting auto glass work was a standard operating procedure for many collision repair shops. A cracked windshield or back glass replacement meant a call to a trusted glass vendor, a line item on the estimate. and a short wait while the veh... See more

When collision repair shop leaders talk about growth, the conversation often centers on hiring challenges, cycle time, customer satisfaction, and profitability. But beneath all those outcomes is something less flashy and far more foundational: standard op... See more

As advanced vehicle technologies continue to reshape repair procedures and liability considerations, a new certification pilot aims to change how technician competency is measured — moving beyond written exams to hands-on validation. Collin College is one... See more