Best Collision Repair Shop Podcasts (2025)

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ADAS, Sensors & Epoxies: The New Rules of Plastic Repair | Ep #133 with Mario Dimovski 38:48

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50-60% of the parts on an average collision claim are plastic. Yet, most of the industry is still operating in the "wild west" when it comes to repairing them. In this eye-opening episode of Body Bangin’, I sat down with Mario Dimovski, a 35-year veteran of the industry and the Head of the Plastic Repair Alliance Council, to discuss the massive kno…

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Ron Ananian, The Car Dr Talks Classic Cars on Mendte In The Morning, WOR Radio 710, December 1, 2025 7:56

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Larry Mendte of “Mendte in the Morning” on WOR 710 AM New York sits down with Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor to talk about a surprising new twist in the collector world: the growing demand for cars of the 1980s. It’s a fast, fun, and nostalgic 10-minute romp through the cars you grew up with—Cadillac Eldorados, and the boxy, big-shouldered cruisers th…

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Episode 245 - Why Shop Owners Need a Plan Beyond Fixing Cars With Cecil Bullard 1:24:00

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Don't get to the end of this year wishing you had taken action to change your business and your life. Click here to schedule a free discovery call for your business: https://geni.us/IFORABE Don't miss an upcoming event with The Institute: https://geni.us/InstituteEvents2026 Shop-Ware gives you the tools to provide your shop with everything needed t…

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Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor - November 29, 2025 - Hour 2 - From Recycled Rides to the Dallas Autobahn: Collision Life in Texas 35:03

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On this episode of Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor, Ron takes a deeper dive into the story behind NABC Recycled Rides with guest Shyllo Michaelis, Chief Strategy Officer for Texas Collision Centers. Shyllo explains how their 16-shop operation teamed up with insurers and local charities to refurbish and donate 16 vehicles to veterans for Veterans Day—ho…

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Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor - November 29, 2025 - Hour 1 - When You Bring the Wrong Van… and Other Shop Adventures - (855)560-9900 34:56

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This week on Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor, Ron answers a listener email about a Ford Transit rear brake job that turned into a wrong-year/ wrong-parts headache, then explains a 2021 Jeep Gladiator start/stop battery issue and the simple reset trick that brings it back to life. He lays out a fast winter car prep checklist—tires, batteries, coolant, w…

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Bonus Episode - Smart Consumer Financing and the Modern Shop Owner’s Journey With Liz Perkins 1:05:18

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Don't get to the end of this year wishing you had taken action to change your business and your life. Click here to schedule a free discovery call for your business: https://geni.us/IFORABE Don't miss an upcoming event with The Institute: https://geni.us/InstituteEvents2026 Shop-Ware gives you the tools to provide your shop with everything needed t…

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I-CAR's Kyle Thompson on Developing Talent for Today and Tomorrow 22:32

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I-CAR President and CEO Kyle Thompson joins the CollisionCast to highlight the organization's focus on talent development. Highlights of this year include the rollout of the I-CAR Academy and Registered Apprentice Program, plus the organization's strong partnerships with ASE, CREF, the Collision Career Institute, and WrenchWay. Hear how these colla…

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Episode 244 - The Power of Accountability and Setting Standards in Business With Jeremy Hoyle 1:09:54

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Don't get to the end of this year wishing you had taken action to change your business and your life. Click here to schedule a free discovery call for your business: https://geni.us/IFORABE Don't miss an upcoming event with The Institute: https://geni.us/InstituteEvents2026 Shop-Ware gives you the tools to provide your shop with everything needed t…

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Practicing Gratitude Daily -The Gift that Keeps on Giving! 19:33

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Send us a text **🎙️ Podcast Show Notes: 🤔 What if just two minutes every morning could make you feel calmer, happier, and more confident walking into the shop each day? 👉 In this week’s The Mind Wrench Podcast episode, we break down the simple habit of gratitude—what it actually is, why it works, and how it can help you lead your team with more pat…

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Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor - November 22, 2025 - Hour 1 - The Most Expensive Repair Is a Broken Relationship - (855)560-9900 24/7 Hotline 35:00

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This episode of Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor dives into the one thing most drivers overlook: the relationship with your mechanic. Ron explains why trust, honesty, and communication matter more than price-shopping or chasing second opinions—and how being a “consumer” instead of a “customer” can derail even the simplest repair. You’ll hear real-world …

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Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor - November 22, 2025 - Hour 2 - Veterans, Code Talkers & Cars That Won’t Quit - (855)560-9900 24/7 Hotline 35:17

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This week on Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor, Ron opens with a Veterans Day salute and a tribute to the last Navajo Code Talker, whose everyday language helped win a world war. From there, it’s a fast lap through the garage: shopping old Cadillacs with the notorious HT 4100 engine, spooky hearse memories from the ’80s, chasing a hard-to-find clock spri…

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Built to Lead: People, Not Just KPIs with Kyle Bradshaw 40:38

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What does real leadership look like in a collision shop when the industry is changing faster than ever? In this episode of The BodyShop Leaders Podcast, host Daniel Burkholder sits down with Kyle Bradshaw, Director of Fixed Operations at K&M Collision and President of the Carolinas Collision Association. Kyle leads one of the most advanced repair o…

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121. Planning Your Exit Before Burnout: A Collision Shop’s Owner 45-Year Journey with Tom Ricci 19:05

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After 45 years of running his Massachusetts collision shop, Tom Ricci knew it was time to start planning the next chapter, but like many long-time owners, he wasn’t sure how to step back without losing himself or the business. In this episode, Matt DiFrancesco talks with Tom about the real-life journey of transitioning out of a decades-old shop, th…

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How Top Shops Develop Techs in 2025 | Ep #132 with Jason Bartanen 51:49

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What does it really take to attract great technicians, train them the right way, and build a shop culture that actually keeps them? In this power-packed episode of Body Bangin’, I sat down with Jason Bartanen, industry educator, trainer, and founder of Collision ProAssist, to break down the real reasons shops struggle with talent… and what the best…

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Episode 243 - Facing Burnout and Building a Side Hustle With Kyle Buenger 1:15:34

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Don't get to the end of this year wishing you had taken action to change your business and your life. Click here to schedule a free discovery call for your business: https://geni.us/IFORABE Don't miss an upcoming event with The Institute: https://geni.us/InstituteEvents2026 Shop-Ware gives you the tools to provide your shop with everything needed t…

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Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor - November 15, 2025 - Hour 2 - Looking For A Mechanic? - (855)560-9900 24/7 Hotline 34:34

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In this episode of Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor, Ron steps away from the wrench for a moment and talks from the heart about a growing crisis in the auto repair world: there aren’t enough mechanics to fix tomorrow’s cars. Sparked by Ford CEO Jim Farley’s recent comment that he can’t fill 5,000 technician jobs paying $120,000 a year, Ron digs into why…

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Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor - November 15, 2025 - Hour 1 - How's Business? (855)560-9900 24/7 Hotline 34:23

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In this episode of Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor, Ron opens with a visit to the local liquor store and a simple question—“How’s business?”—that quickly turns into a bigger conversation about the crazy state of the world, the economy, and yes, auto repair. From there, he dives into a head-scratcher in the shop: a 2020 GMC Denali with an intermittent n…

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Busted Myths: What Leaders Get Wrong About Showing Appreciation 22:50

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Boost productivity, reduce turnover, and elevate morale by mastering one overlooked leadership skill: showing appreciation. Dr. Paul White, co-author of The 5 Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace, joins the CollisionCast with speaker and coach Sheryl Driggers of Collision Advice, who's also a former collision repair shop owner, to talk about …

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Episode 242 - From Hot Yoga to Hot Leads With Hallie & Caroline of Shop Marketing Pros 1:15:01

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Don't get to the end of this year wishing you had taken action to change your business and your life. Click here to schedule a free discovery call for your business: https://geni.us/IFORABE Don't miss an upcoming event with The Institute: https://geni.us/InstituteEvents2026 Shop-Ware gives you the tools to provide your shop with everything needed t…

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It's All In The Details! - w/Jeremy Harding 1:01:05

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Send us a text **🎙️ Podcast Show Notes: “Detailing, Nanotech & Profit: Turning Chemistry into Cash Flow” In this week’s Mind Wrench Podcast, we sit down with veteran detailer and collision pro Jeremy Harding, a guy who’s lived through every phase of paint and polish—from the old rotary buffer days to today’s high-tech ceramic coatings. If you’ve ev…

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Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor Interview - Mercedes AMG Book with Matt Delorenzo, Author - November 8, 2025 14:53

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This week, Ron talks with automotive journalist Matt DeLorenzo, author of Mercedes AMG, about how two German engineers turned a luxury car brand into a racing powerhouse. From the birth of AMG in a small town workshop to the legendary “Flying Pig” that stunned the racing world, Matt shares how Mercedes’ high-performance division grew into one of mo…

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Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor - November 8, 2025 - The "What If?" Scenario - Hour 2 - (855)560-9900 24/7 Hotline 34:31

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This week on Ron Ananian The Car Doctor, Ron opens with a story about the “Price of Bagels” — and what a $126 breakfast says about the cost of living, value, and perspective. Then he takes calls from listeners coast-to-coast: Lee from Maine wonders if her rusted 2006 Toyota Camry is worth saving or if it’s time for a newer ride, and Carl from Wisco…

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Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor - November 8, 2025 - Hour 1 - Are You Asking Your Mechanic The Right Questions? - (855)560-9900 24/7 Hotline 33:56

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This week on Ron Ananian The Car Doctor, Ron opens with a real Tuesday-morning phone call: a Honda owner chasing the cheapest tie rod and wheel alignment in town after a “great cheap oil change” at the dealer. From there, Ron breaks down the wrong way to talk to a repair shop, why price-shopping without a relationship always backfires, and how skip…

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120. Why Do-It-Yourself Exit Plans Don’t Work 17:30

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Most business owners think they can handle their exit plan on their own—or with the help of a CPA or attorney. But without the right expertise and coordination, that DIY approach often leads to missed opportunities, legal headaches, and costly mistakes. In this episode, Matt Di Francesco explains why going solo on your exit plan rarely works. He sh…

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Grow, Specialize, or Sell: The New Reality for Collision Shop Owners With Cole Strandberg 27:12

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In this second episode of The BodyShop Leaders Podcast, host Daniel Burkholder sits down with Cole Strandberg, Managing Director at Focus Investment Banking and host of The Collision Vision Podcast, to unpack one of the most important conversations in the collision repair industry right now — how to grow, specialize, or sell in a changing market. C…

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From Chaos to Clarity: Building a Financially Smart Body Shop with Bill Park 29:18

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In this first episode of BodyShop Leaders Podcast, host Daniel Burkholder sits down with Bill Park, founder and CEO of Crunchit, to talk about one of the most overlooked skills in the collision repair industry — financial clarity. Bill has spent over 30 years in the industry — from painting his first car at 15 to owning multiple shops, building sys…

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Focus on the Outcome 25:20

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In business, conflict is inevitable, whether it’s from customers or your staff. As Mike Jones, founder and president of Discover Leadership, points out, conflict often arises because people operate from their own “belief systems.” In this special episode, Mike joins Chris Messer, executive vice president of EndeavorB2B’s vehicle service and repair …

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Episode 241 - Building Better Auto Shops Through EOS & Mastermind Groups with Adam Rath 1:14:24

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Don't get to the end of this year wishing you had taken action to change your business and your life. Click here to schedule a free discovery call for your business: https://geni.us/IFORABE Don't miss an upcoming event with The Institute: https://geni.us/InstituteEvents2026 Shop-Ware gives you the tools to provide your shop with everything needed t…

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Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor - November 1, 2025 - Hour 2 - Doing A Honda Oil Change The Wrong Way - (855)560-9900 24/7 Hotline 34:22

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Sunroof Drains, Honest Oil Changes & a Flash-Fixed Buick Quick hits this week: why sunroof drains are “house gutters” for your car, the oil-change must-dos most shops skip (clean work, proper torque, new crush washers), and a Chevy 2500 6.6L gas with rising oil consumption—what to ask the dealer and why it can cook cats/O2 sensors. Plus, a 2013 Bui…

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Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor - November 1, 2025 - Hour 1 - Cheaper By The Dozen? Bagels & Oil Changes - (855)560-9900 24/7 Hotline 33:59

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The $49 Bagel Test — Why a Real Oil Change Costs What It Costs Bagels don’t get price complaints—but oil changes do. Ron compares a $49 North Jersey bagel run to the true value of a proper oil change: factory drain-plug gaskets, under-car inspection, torque specs, shields off/on, and a road test that keeps you safe at highway speeds. Plus: a Buick …

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Episode 240 - Transforming Auto Shop Training and Staff Accountability with Samantha Higdon from Shift Point Academy 1:08:24

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Don't get to the end of this year wishing you had taken action to change your business and your life. Click here to schedule a free discovery call for your business: https://geni.us/IFORABE Don't miss an upcoming event with The Institute: https://geni.us/InstituteEvents2026 Shop-Ware gives you the tools to provide your shop with everything needed t…