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Welcome to the CRTE Blog — your source for insights, tips, and updates across the collision repair, diagnostics, and automotive equipment industries. Browse our latest posts to stay informed, discover new tools, and learn how our solutions from brands like GYS, TEXA, and Stanzani can help you work smarter. Click on any article to dive deeper and gain valuable knowledge for your shop or business.
🚨 New Tax Law Creates Major Opportunities for Equipment Buyers - 2025 - July 4th
If you’ve been thinking about upgrading your diagnostic tools, welding equipment, or shop technology—now is the time to act. A sweeping new tax law just signed into effect offers powerful incentives for businesses investing in equipment or software in 2025. From expanded Section 179 write-offs to the return of 100% bonus depreciation and improved interest deductions on financing, the benefits are substantial—and available right now.
Click to learn how this new legislation could help your business save thousands this year.
Click to learn how this new legislation could help your business save thousands this year.
đź’Ą The Hidden Costs of OEM Equipment Approvals
2025 - August 1st
When it comes to running a successful collision repair business, choosing the right equipment is critical—but what happens when that choice is taken away? In recent years, some OEMs have moved toward a fairer, spec-based approach to equipment approvals. But others are still playing favorites, quietly steering shops toward specific brands through closed-door decisions and questionable partnerships. This article pulls back the curtain on how those approvals really work, who benefits, and—most importantly—who’s left footing the bill. If you’re a shop owner, technician, or industry insider, this is a conversation you can’t afford to miss.