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title: Read Now | OEC Collision Shop Newsletter - Spring 2025
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|   View in browser         Home   About   Contact   Spring 2025   OEC Collision Shop Newsletter    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 feature 45+ OEMs, 30,000+ dealers, 135,000+ shops, 100+ parts suppliers – and growing! Learn More       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:   Watch Now     Events   📅 June 10, 2025 \| 1:00–2:00 PM EST Upcoming Webinar: Cavity Wax & Weld-Thru Primer 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.      Register Now       Does Your Shop Have a Repair Planning Process? 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.   Download Now     Collision Parts Programs 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!  Learn More           3600 Embassy Pkwy, Suite 300 Fairlawn, OH 44333 United States. 888.776.5792 Update your email preference to choose the types of emails you receive.   OEC, 3600 Embassy Pkwy Suite 300, Fairlawn, Ohio, # |
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