Greetings, collision shops! The OEC team is back with another quarterly newsletter packed with the latest updates, helpful resources, and program news to support your shop. In this edition, we're excited to share:
New on-demand webinar: How to Reduce Risk & Navigate Repair Complexity with Technology
Sneak Peek | Findings from the 2026 Collision Repair Industry Survey
Program launches and product updates
Let's get into the latest news and updates!
Watch Now | How to Reduce Risk and Navigate Repair Complexity with Technology
In the last 12 months alone, 7.5 million OEM procedures were updated and more than 875,000 new ones were added to OEM manuals. In this panel discussion hosted by Body Shop Business, industry experts unpack the growing challenge of repair procedure versioning and what it means for your shop's liability, documentation, and day-to-day workflow.
Watch the recording to learn how technology can help your team stay current and repair to the right standard every time.
A Sneak Peek at the Collision Industry Report: What 1,800+ Collision Shops Are Telling Us
Earlier this year, OEC surveyed more than 1,800 collision repair professionals across the country to get a clearer picture of the challenges shaping the industry today.
The full 2026 Collision Repair Industry Report is coming later this year, but we're sharing a sneak peek at the data now. Here's a preview of what we found:
• 58% of shops say their average repair costs increased over the past year.
• 63% don't always follow a structured repair planning process.
• 36% of shops are capturing less than 25% of their eligible parts rebates and incentives.
The Certification Impact: Real Stories, Real Results
What does OEM certification actually look like in practice? In this webinar recap, four shop leaders from across the country share how certification has helped them attract higher-quality work, strengthen dealer relationships, improve staff retention, and grow profitability even in a tighter market. One certified shop reported 26% year-over-year growth. Another scaled to roughly $300K per month in just 15 months.
Read the recap to see what's working for shops that have made certification a core part of their strategy.
Save On Toyota Genuine Parts Through CollisionLink
With Toyota Genuine Parts through CollisionLink, your shop can unlock exclusive program pricing and keep every repair running smoothly with the dependable quality and fit you already count on. The Toyota Parts Program on CollisionLink features:
Exclusive Toyota parts pricing & promotions
Fast, accurate ordering through your preferred Toyota dealer
Reliable OEM quality for safe & consistent repairs
If there's a dealer you'd like to do more business with through CollisionLink, let us know. Submit their information and our team will reach out to them directly to get them added to the platform.
CollisionLink Shop customers can take advantage of 29+ manufacturer parts programs, featuring promotional pricing on program parts. Click 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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