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!
Powering Connections: The OEC Global Story
Step-by-Step Repair Planning Infographic
Webinar: Cavity Wax & Weld-Thru Primer
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!
Watch Now | Powering Connections: The OEC Global Story
Customers around the industry and globe use OEC technology and data services to connect with each other and get vehicles back on the road safely. From our early focus on parts to our now expanded solutions and customers, OEC connects those involved in the vehicle parts and repair ecosystem so they finally have an easier way to get their job done. The OEC team plays many different roles for many different people in the automotive industry, and we want to take a moment to share our story:
Think cavity wax and weld-thru primer are interchangeable? Think again. Join OEC’s Taylor Moss and 3M’s Ryan Marrinan as they break down the critical differences between these essential products and explore how to properly replicate the factory corrosion protection process. This session will help ensure you're using the right materials in the right way to maintain repair integrity and vehicle safety.
RepairLogic empowers collision repairers with the knowledge to streamline the entire repair planning process, enhancing accuracy, efficiency, and compliance.
Click below to download our step-by-step Repair Planning Infographic to learn how to optimize your workflow & deliver quality repairs.
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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