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Are you a business owner, executive or manager in the collision repair industry? This podcast is for you! Welcome to The Collision Vision, driven by Autobody News. Hosted by Cole Strandberg, each episode will feature an industry thought leader, business owner or collision pro diving deep into their knowledge of what it takes to be successful. We'll talk trends, culture, growth and scalability, to give actionable insights into how to elevate your business. This podcast will enlighten, engage and entertain while covering the full scope of the current state of the industry---and where it is headed. So come along for the ride, and level up with The Collision Vision.
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- 1 weeks ago43 min
More Than a Final Step: Rethinking Alignment in Collision Repair
Welcome back to The Collision Vision Roundtable. I'm Cole Strandberg. Coming off my conversation with Dan Stander, we wanted to continue exploring a topic that's becoming increasingly critical in collision repair: alignment. Specifically, how alignment now touches everything from repair planning and suspension geometry to ADAS performance, liability, and customer safety. Joining me today is regular panelist Erin Solis and guest panelist Justin Allen from Hunter Engineering. Together, we're going to unpack why alignment can no longer be viewed as just a final mechanical procedure and why the shops that integrate it deeply into their repair process are gaining a real operational advantage. This conversation is ultimately about precision, discipline, and process — and why the details matter more than ever in modern collision repair. Let's get into it. Connect with Erin: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erin-killcoyne-solis-534470105 Website: https://squareonesystems.com Connect with Justin: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justin-allen-85209949 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jallen.hunter YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jallenhunter TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jallenhunter
- 2 weeks ago55 min
How One Shop Builds Alignment Into the Repair Process
Welcome back to The Collision Vision, driven by Autobody News. I'm your host, Cole Strandberg. Today we're diving into a topic that, in many ways, sits at the center of modern collision repair, but still doesn't always get the attention it deserves: alignment. As vehicles become more technologically advanced, proper alignment is no longer just a final step before delivery. It's tied directly to repair planning, suspension geometry, ADAS functionality, vehicle safety, and ultimately liability. Shops that still view alignment as a simple back-end procedure are increasingly finding themselves behind the curve. Joining me today is Dan Stander of Fix Auto Highlands Ranch, a longtime operator, industry leader, and someone deeply passionate about proper repair processes and developing the next generation of talent. Dan has spent decades evolving alongside the industry, and he brings a thoughtful perspective on how alignment, process discipline, training, and consistency all connect in today's repair environment. This is a conversation about doing repairs the right way...and why the details matter more than ever.
- 3 weeks ago40 min
ADAS In-House: What It Takes to Make It a Shop Capability
Coming off my conversation with Mike Ambrosino of ADS Calibration, we wanted to continue digging into one of the most important operational shifts happening in collision repair today: the move from ADAS as a sublet task to ADAS as a core repair capability. Joining me today is regular panelist Sheryl Driggers, and special guest Stewart Peregrine from Autel, one of the companies helping shape how shops think about diagnostics, calibration, workflow, and documentation in this rapidly evolving environment. Today's conversation is bigger than tools and equipment. This is about process, liability, repair planning, technician readiness, and ultimately how shops gain more control over the repair itself. Because at this point, ADAS isn't "coming." It's here. And the shops that build disciplined systems around it are going to separate themselves from the ones still treating it like an afterthought. Let's get into it. Connect with Stew: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stewperegrine Connect with Sheryl: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheryldriggers/
- May 5, 202644 min
Partnerships: Where Shops May Leave Value on the Table
Welcome back to The Collision Vision Roundtable. I'm Cole Strandberg. Coming off my conversation with Mike Schoonover, we wanted to go deeper on one of the biggest themes from that episode: partnerships. Not just vendors, not just suppliers, but the idea that the best operators are leveraging their partners as a real extension of their business. Joining me today are our regular panelist, Erin Solis, and for this conversation, Jim Lovejoy, who brings a great perspective on what strong operator-partner relationships actually look like in the field. We're going to break down what shops should expect from their partners, where value is being left on the table, and how partnerships can become a true driver of growth, not just a line item. Connect with Jim: Email: jim.lovejoy@akzonobel.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jim-lovejoy-1831071/ Connect with Erin: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erin-killcoyne-solis-534470105/ Website: https://squareonesystems.com/
- Apr 21, 202643 min
Built to Last: How Strategic Partners Power a Legacy Shop
Welcome back to The Collision Vision, driven by Autobody News. I'm your host, Cole Strandberg. Today's episode is about something every operator wants but very few truly achieve — building a business that lasts, not just for a few years but across generations. I'm joined by Mike Schoonover of Schoonover Bodyworks, a third-generation business that's been serving its community for over 85 years. What's remarkable isn't just the longevity. It's how the business has continued to evolve. From integrating collision, mechanical, and glass into a true one-stop model, to staying on the leading edge of training and technology, to building deep, strategic partnerships that actually move the business forward. And that's really where we're going to spend time today: partnerships. Not just vendors, not just suppliers, but true partners like AkzoNobel who contribute to training, process improvement, and growth. What should you expect from your partners? And just as importantly, are you actually leveraging them the way top operators do? This is a conversation about legacy, evolution, and the idea that great businesses aren't built alone. Let's dive in. Connect with Mike: https://schoonoverbodyworks.com/ https://www.facebook.com/schoonoverbodyworks
- Apr 7, 202652 min
EV Fire Risk: What Shops Need to Know Now
Welcome back to The Collision Vision, driven by Autobody News. I'm your host, Cole Strandberg. Today we're diving into a topic that's moving quickly from "emerging" to mission-critical for collision repair operators: EV fire safety. As electric vehicles continue to scale across the country, they're bringing with them a very different risk profile. Lithium-ion batteries, especially when damaged in a collision, can experience something called thermal runaway — a chain reaction that can lead to fires that burn hotter, last longer, and even reignite hours or days after the initial incident. That changes everything from how we intake vehicles, to where we store them, to how we protect our teams, our facilities, and our customers. Joining me today is Bruno Lucarelli of EV Safety, a company focused specifically on helping operators understand, prepare for, and mitigate these risks. We're going to talk about what's actually at stake, where shops are most exposed today, and how to think about building the right safety infrastructure as EV volume continues to grow. This is one of those conversations where awareness alone isn't enough. Action is what truly matters. Let's get into it. Connect with Bruno: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brunolucarelli/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/ev-safety-llc/posts/?feedView=all https://evsafetyproducts.com/
- Mar 24, 202639 min
From ADAS Bottlenecks to ADAS Control
Welcome back to The Collision Vision, driven by Autobody News. I'm your host, Cole Strandberg. Today's episode is a case study, and one that hits right at the center of where collision repair is heading. We're talking ADAS… not as an add-on, not as a sublet, but as a core part of the repair process. Joining me is Mike Ambrosino of ADAS Diagnostic Solutions, an organization closely tied to the Fuller Collision Group, friends of the show and some of the most forward-thinking operators in the industry. Mike's journey from shop operations into ADAS gives him a unique perspective on what's actually happening on the ground and what's required to do this work right. In this conversation, we're breaking down the shift from ADAS bottlenecks to ADAS control — why the old "send it out and deal with it later" model no longer works; how to think about building the right equipment and workflow stack; and what it really takes, from process to people to documentation, to integrate ADAS into your repair plan with confidence. If you're trying to reduce cycle time, capture more of the repair, and most importantly, protect your business from liability, this is one you won't want to miss. Connect with Mike: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-ambrosino-17469022b/ ADAS Diagnostic Solutions LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/adas-diagnostic-solutions/posts/?feedView=all www.adscalibrate.com
- Mar 10, 202643 min
The Glass Gap: Training, ADAS, and Shop Readiness
Welcome to The Collision Vision, driven by Autobody News. I'm your host, Cole Strandberg. Today we're talking about a piece of the collision ecosystem that impacts safety, cycle time, customer experience, and revenue — glass repair and training — with a guest who's become one of the brightest leaders in that space. Joining us is Shauna Davis, President and Founder of Kaizen Glass Solutions. Shauna came into collision through tooling and training for glass work, recognized a critical gap in how technicians were being prepared for today's tech-intensive vehicles, and built a business on continuous improvement — that's what Kaizen means — to train collision centers and elevate glass repair as a strategic capability. We'll explore Shauna's story, why the industry has a training shortage around glass, how that intersects with ADAS and calibration, and how operators can think about glass work as a real part of their business moving forward. Let's dive in. Connect with Shauna: Social: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shauna-davis-91808b24/ Email: shauna@kaizenglasssolutions.com https://www.kaizenglasssolutions.com/
About The Collision Vision
Are you a business owner, executive or manager in the collision repair industry? This podcast is for you! Welcome to The Collision Vision, driven by Autobody News. Hosted by Cole Strandberg, each episode will feature an industry thought leader, business owner or collision pro diving deep into their knowledge of what it takes to be successful. We'll talk trends, culture, growth and scalability, to give actionable insights into how to elevate your business. This podcast will enlighten, engage and entertain while covering the full scope of the current state of the industry---and where it is headed. So come along for the ride, and level up with The Collision Vision.
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