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How Independent Shops Thrive Amid DRP Decline – 3 Key Benefits with Collision Management Software
As Direct Repair Programs (DRPs) continue to decline and insurer control increases, independent body shops are facing new challenges to profitability and efficiency. The upside? With the right collision management software, shops can regain control, improve OEM documentation, negotiate insurance short-pays with confidence, and streamline day-to-day operations. Discover three proven ways modern software helps independent shops reduce cycle times, protect margins, and stay profitable in today’s repair landscape.
How to Boost Claim Count During a Market Slowdown : Point of View by James Rome
Struggling to keep claim count up as the market slows? James Rome, President of ROME Technologies, shares actionable strategies to help collision shops stay profitable.
The Future Is Now: How ROME + Tractable AI Are Reshaping Collision Repair
The Collision Industry Is Accelerating—and AI Is at the Wheel In a rapidly evolving collision repair industry, a powerful transformation is underway—driven by artificial intelligence. ROME Collision Management Software, now a reseller of Tractable AI, is bringing...
ADAS Calibration Best Practices: What Every Body Shop and Collision Center Should Know in 2025
Whether you're an independent body shop or a dealership collision center, there's one thing you can't afford to overlook in 2025: ADAS calibrations. With modern vehicles increasingly equipped with advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), accurate calibration is...
Boosting Fixed Ops Revenue in 2025: Why Collision Efficiency is Your Hidden Profit Center
With rising insurance premiums and a 25% tariff on imported parts, dealership collision centers are under pressure to perform. Discover how ROME Classic helps fixed ops managers streamline operations, protect CSI scores, and drive serious revenue growth.
How Rising Auto Tariffs Are Driving Up Repair Costs — What It Means for Your Body Shop
Discover how 2025’s 25% auto part tariffs are impacting collision repair shops—from rising costs to insurance delays. Learn how ROME Collision Management Software helps independent body shops stay efficient and profitable.
James Rome
James Rome is the president of ROME Collision Center Management Systems, software designed to improve collision shop profitability and productivity. He is also the host of Collision Pulse Podcast that focuses on sharing collision shop best practices and profitability tips. For over 20 years James has been helping collision shops grow through education, consulting and services.
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