The Collision Vision

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.

Coming off my conversation with Mike Ambrosino of ADAS Diagnostic Solutions, 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/

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: [email protected]
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/

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

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/