ShopFlow Blog
Expert insights on paintless dent repair software, shop management, and industry best practices—from people who've actually done the work.
Paintless Dent Repair shops don't have a technology problem. They have a truth problem. Every day, a PDR shop generates dozens—sometimes hundreds—of small truths that drift apart, costing time, money, and trust.
Read more →In the PDR and collision world, there's a common story. A shop owner signs up for the "industry standard" software—the one with the massive database that every insurance company uses. On paper, it looks like a powerhouse. But the second you try to use it for real PDR work, you hit a wall.
Read more →If you own or manage a PDR shop, you know the frustration. You're trying to manage a sudden influx of hail claims, track technicians across multiple states, or simply get an estimate approved quickly. But instead of the software helping you, it feels like it's working against you.
Read more →A photo is not evidence unless it's anchored to where, when, and why it was taken. PDR shops take plenty of photos. The problem isn't volume—it's orphaned images.
Read more →If you run a Paintless Dent Repair shop, you've likely felt the weight of the "industry standard" software. You know the one—it's the massive, multi-billion dollar platform that every insurance company uses. It's powerful, sure, but it wasn't built for you.
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