CONWAY, Ark. – July 20, 2026 – The new Car-O-Liner® AW-Tong is the ideal accessory for the Car-O-Liner CTR®9 resistance spot welder. Built around a water-cooling system and a fully automatic operating mode, the AW-Tong runs on the same CTR9 parameters that technicians already rely on and is fully compatible with the CTR9, allowing body […]
Collision repair has changed. Vehicles rolling into your shop today are no longer built from a single material, and your welding setup should reflect that. Mixed steel grades, structural aluminum, bonded joints, and EV battery-adjacent structures all demand a different approach, and no single welder handles all of them well. Shops that piece together disconnected […]
CONWAY, Ark. – April 27, 2026 – During National Welding Month in April, Car-O-Liner® recognizes and celebrates the hard work, skill and knowledge of service professionals in the collision repair industry. “National Welding Month is the perfect time to acknowledge all of the service professionals who have made collision repair their career,” said Doug Bortz, […]
CONWAY, Ark. – Jan. 7, 2026 – As a leader in repair innovation for more than 50 years, Car-O-Liner® offers a variety of products that help shops perform small and medium dent repairs. “The collision repair industry is transforming rapidly,” said Doug Bortz, manager, collision sales North America for Car-O-Liner. “Advanced materials, electric vehicle platforms […]
Paintless Dent Repair (PDR) offers a revolutionary approach to fixing minor dents and dings without touching your vehicle’s original paint. Unlike traditional dent repair that requires sanding, body filler, and repainting, PDR preserves the factory finish while delivering faster, more affordable results. This technique excels at removing door dings, hail damage, and minor impact dents, […]
CONWAY, Ark. – Nov. 18, 2025 – A new video series featuring Car-O-Liner® customers provides firsthand examples of how Car-O-Liner industry-leading collision repair solutions have helped grow their businesses. “Car-O-Liner customers are our best advocates and the fact that so many were willing to share their stories shows how important Car-O-Liner products are to their […]
CONWAY, Ark. – Oct. 29, 2025 – Car-O-Liner® will be a sponsor and exhibit at the 2025 MSO Symposium being held Monday, Nov. 3 in Las Vegas at the Rio Hotel and Casino. Car-O-Liner executives will be on hand to showcase its latest innovative product offerings and be available to answer questions from symposium attendees […]
Profitability in collision repairs depends on far more than simply restoring vehicles to pre-accident condition. Repair facilities must balance speed, accuracy, technician efficiency, and customer satisfaction, all while meeting increasingly rigorous OEM repair requirements. Achieving consistent profitability requires a strategic focus on operational performance. By refining shop layout, implementing standardized processes, and adopting advanced technology, […]
Selecting the right frame machine represents one of the most critical equipment decisions a collision repair shop will make. As vehicle construction continues to evolve with advanced materials and sophisticated engineering, the demands placed on frame straightening equipment have intensified dramatically. Today’s repair environment requires precision tools capable of addressing complex structural damage while maintaining […]
Efficient auto body repair procedures can transform a collision repair shop’s productivity and profitability. Committing to a standardized repair process ensures consistent quality, maximizes throughput, and builds customer trust. For auto body repair professionals and shop owners, mastering these procedures is essential to handling more volume while maintaining exceptional standards. At Car-O-Liner®, with over fifty […]
