Hello, Collision Shops! Spring is here and that means it’s time for the second edition of the 2025 OEC Collision Shop Newsletter! As always, we look forward to keeping your team up to date and well informed on the latest OEC news, product insights, events, and more! Check out our latest features, including:
OEC Fun Facts – Then & Now!
The Power of Two: Repair Planning & Estimate Optimization
New Video | Unleash Your Collision Repair Superpowers
New Collision Performance Network Case Study: Windham Body Shop
Back in 2000, OEC featured one product: CollisionLink! Today, from manufacturers to dealers, shops to parts suppliers, and beyond, OEC solutions help connect the repair & supply ecosystem. A lot has changed since OEC brought CollisionLink, our first product, to market in 2000 when:
Gas was about $1.50 per gallon
Vehicles got 16.9 miles per gallon on average
An average new vehicle cost just under $22,000
Over that same 25-year period, OEC grew its network to feature45+ OEMs, 30,000+ dealers, 135,000+ shops, 100+ parts suppliers– and growing!
Download Now | The Power of Two: Repair Planning & Estimate Optimization
Repairers face constant challenges: Vehicles increase in complexity, profit margins get squeezed, and good technicians are hard to find. With these challenges, shops need to adapt and grow if they want to be successful.
Two of the best options to accomplish this are repair planning and estimate optimization. Think of them as your secret weapons for staying ahead of the curve. Download this article to learn more!
Upcoming Webinar: Joining the Collision Performance Network
RSVP for our upcoming webinar on how the Collision Performance Network (CPN) helps shops stay ahead through OEM Certification, marketing tools, and access to essential resources.
Join industry experts Leanne Jefferies, Caleb Purdy, and Dennis Hamilton for a one-hour session on how CPN helps repair facilities meet today’s standards and stand out in a competitive market.
New Case Study: Windham Body Shop Raises the Bar in Collision Repair
When Windham Body Shop shifted its focus to OEM Certification through the Collision Performance Network (CPN), the results spoke for themselves: higher quality repairs, stronger customer trust, and a major boost in business. Download the full case study to learn how CPN helped Windham Body Shop streamline certifications, attract customers, and more!
CollisionLink Shop customers can take advantage of 20+ manufacturer parts programs, featuring promotional pricing on program parts. Click the Learn more button below for a list of manufacturers that offer parts programs through CollisionLink and log in to the platform to take advantage of parts promos and discounts!
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