by Eric Reamer | May 20, 2026 | aftermarket, collision repair
Aftermarket parts in collision repair have become one of the most important and misunderstood topics in the modern collision industry. Many vehicle owners do not start researching the issue until after an accident, when they suddenly find themselves caught between a...
by Eric Reamer | Mar 26, 2026 | aftermarket, collision repair
A rear-end collision can change your life in seconds. Even when the visible damage looks minor, the parts hidden behind the bumper cover may determine how well your vehicle protects you in the next crash. In this week’s Airing of GRIEVEances, we looked at a real...
by Eric Reamer | Nov 23, 2022 | aftermarket, Direct Repair Partnership, Insurance
Certified Body Shop and Direct Repair Program Should not Co-Exist When you’re involved in a car accident, you want your vehicle to be repaired correctly. So a manufacturer’s certified body shop is a good first place to start looking for a repairer. But not so fast… If...
by Eric Reamer | Oct 29, 2020 | After The Accident, aftermarket, Auto Body, Collision Center
Should a brand new 2020 Subaru Outback be totaled or repaired after an accident? Before you fire off a knee-jerk response, let’s take a look at an actual situation that came through our doors recently. In this article, we’ll discuss what goes into deciding whether a...
by Eric Reamer | May 18, 2019 | aftermarket, Auto Body
Every day you are bombarded with messages from the insurance companies of the world, all of whom claim that they can save you money, or protect you better than the next guy. And yet, when the time of your greatest need arises (after an accident), all of a sudden your...
by Eric Reamer | Jun 2, 2018 | aftermarket, Auto Body
EyeSight is 20-20 …Hindsight Can Be Expensive Why do so many insurance companies choose to do business through the rearview mirror? Eyesight might be called for. Recently a vehicle came to us for a severe hail damage repair claim. The car was so damaged, that our...
