by Paint and Panel
Welcome to The Edge: the podcast from Paint & Panel Magazine that truly gives collision-repair specialists the edge. If you're a business owner or manager, you can't afford to miss out on the latest industry chat. Is the new equipment on the market worthwhile for your business? What are the best practices and inspiring stories in your industry? Do you want to keep up with what your competitors and market leaders are doing? Paint & Panel will answer all of these questions and more.
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April 27, 2026
<p data-pm-slice="1 1 []">In this episode, Sam Street and Grant McHerron talk about Paint & Panel's 2026 Bodyshop Awards with sponsors and former winners. The group includes James Frape, CEO of Compass, Glenn Harvey, Managing Director of Harvey Accident Repairs, Martin Dickinson, General Manager Collision at AMA Group, and Stuart Faid, Chief Commercial Officer with Clear 21.</p> <p>We begin our discussion by reviewing the evolution of the Paint & Panel's Bodyshop Awards now that it's entering its 30th anniversary, and is being held at Movie World in Gold Coast on November 27th. Our conversation recognises the importance of giving recognition in an underappreciated industry, celebrating excellence, and the value of bringing the collision repair community together. We get insights into why companies sponsor the event, the benefits experienced by previous winners and their teams, and receive updates for the 2026 awards, which promise for a simplified entry processes, and in person judging for best shop categories.</p> <p>We look forward to the awards being a celebration and strategic opportunity for repairers to gain recognition, improve performance, and strengthen their place within the industry.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Links & Resources:</strong></p> <p>2026 Bodyshop Awards: <a class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href= "https://bodyshopawards.com.au/">https://bodyshopawards.com.au/</a></p> <p>iBodyshop: <a class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href= "https://www.ibodyshop.com/">https://www.ibodyshop.com/</a></p> <p>Paint and Panel: <a class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href= "https://www.paintandpanel.com.au">www.paintandpanel.com.au</a></p> <p>------------------------------</p> <p>The Edge Podcast is produced by Southern Skies Media on behalf of Paint and Panel, owned and published by Yaffa Media.</p> <p> </p> <p>Hosts: Sam Street & Grant McHerron</p> <p>Producer: Steve Visscher</p> <p>Editor: Chris Visscher</p> <p>Paint and Panel - © 2026</p>
March 29, 2026
<p data-pm-slice="1 1 []">In this episode, Sam Street travels to the ADAS Solutions Australia headquarters in Brisbane to talk with Adrian Parkes (Founder & Director) and Amy Morgan (Project & Administration Manager ) about their new AirPro Diagnostics & Auggie solutions.</p> <p>We review the launch of AirPro Diagnostics by ADAS Solutions Australia, a remote diagnostic solution designed to address the growing complexity of modern vehicle repairs. We get an insight into how the diagnostic tool physically connects to the vehicle while being remotely operated by master technicians, delivering OEM-level accuracy without requiring in house expertise. Allowing everyone, everywhere to access high-level diagnostics, reduce errors, and identify issues earlier in the repair process. Our discussion also highlights the rapid evolution of ADAS technology and the industry's shift toward software driven solutions, making traditional tools obsolete. Innovations like Auggie, a portable augmented reality windscreen calibration device, removes the need for traditional target setups.</p> <p>We wrap up by looking to the future where diagnostics, calibration, and repair planning are more automated, data driven, and remotely supported, improving efficiency, accuracy, and overall repair outcomes.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Links & Resources:</strong></p> <p>ADAS Solutions Australia <a class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href= "https://adassolutions.com.au/">https://adassolutions.com.au/</a></p> <p>AirPro Australia: <a href= "https://airproaustralia.com.au">https://airproaustralia.com.au</a></p> <p>iBodyshop: <a class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href= "https://www.ibodyshop.com/">https://www.ibodyshop.com/</a></p> <p>Paint and Panel: <a class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href= "https://www.paintandpanel.com.au">www.paintandpanel.com.au</a></p> <p>------------------------------</p> <p>The Edge Podcast is produced by Southern Skies Media on behalf of Paint and Panel, owned and published by Yaffa Media.</p> <p> </p> <p>Hosts: Sam Street & Grant McHerron</p> <p>Producer: Steve Visscher</p> <p>Editor: Chris Visscher</p> <p>Paint and Panel - © 2026</p>
February 17, 2026
<p>In this episode, Sam Street talks with Steve O'Brien, Managing Director of Clear21, about iBodyShop's AI capabilities, including estimation and business intelligence.</p> <p>We begin by exploring the rapid expansion of AI in collision repair, outlining how iBodyShop's virtual estimating platform is transforming the quoting process. We get an insight into how the system uses vehicle images and historical data to generate increasingly accurate estimates in minutes, whilst also identifying potential write offs. Our discussion also explores the new "Ask iBodyShop" feature, which provides live business intelligence reporting, technician performance tracking, and AI assisted scheduling based on real parts delivery data.</p> <p>We wrap up by looking ahead to the Collision Repair Expo launch, where repairers can experience the technology first-hand and see how AI is reshaping workshop management.</p> <p><strong>Links & Resources:</strong><br /> iBodyshop: https://www.ibodyshop.com/</p> <p>Paint and Panel: www.paintandpanel.com.au<br /> ------------------------------<br /> The Edge Podcast is produced by Southern Skies Media on behalf of Paint and Panel, owned and published by Yaffa Media.</p> <p>Hosts: Sam Street & Grant McHerron</p> <p>Producer: Steve Visscher<br /> Paint and Panel - © 2026</p>
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Welcome to The Edge: the podcast from Paint & Panel Magazine that truly gives collision-repair specialists the edge.
If you're a business owner or manager, you can't afford to miss out on the latest industry chat. Is the new equipment on the market worthwhile for your business? What are the best practices and inspiring stories in your industry? Do you want to keep up with what your competitors and market leaders are doing? Paint & Panel will answer all of these questions and more.
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