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Dent Wizard Hires Adam Nebeker as Chief Operating Officer

ST. LOUIS, Sept. 26, 2023 – Dent Wizard International, the largest provider of vehicle reconditioning services in North America, recently hired Adam Nebeker as chief operating officer.

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Dent Wizard Hires Andy Trommer as Chief Technology Officer

ST. LOUIS, Sept. 1, 2023 – Dent Wizard International, the largest provider of vehicle reconditioning services in North America, recently hired Andy Trommer as chief technology officer.

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Dent Wizard CEO Talks Adapting to New Challenges in Automotive Reconditioning

Parts and service departments in dealerships across the country have faced many new challenges these past few years.

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Mike Black and Other Recon Executives Talk Industry Trends and Challenges for 2023

A collection of reconditioning and auction leaders discussed challenges and opportunities in the reconditioning segment this year. 

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Dent Wizard Hires Bryan Wynn as CFO

ST. LOUIS, September 2022 – Dent Wizard International, the largest provider of vehicle reconditioning services in North America, recently hired Bryan Wynn as chief financial officer.

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Dent Wizard Hires Paul Hott as VP of Talent

 

ST. LOUIS, March 18, 2022 – Dent Wizard International, the largest provider of vehicle reconditioning services in North America, recently hired Paul Hott as VP of Talent, a role in which he will lead Dent Wizard’s recruiting, HR and training departments. Hott started Feb. 21, 2022.

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Dent Wizard Promotes Lyda to VP of Operations

 

ST. LOUIS, January 25, 2022 – Dent Wizard International, the largest provider of vehicle reconditioning services in North America, recently promoted Cory Lyda to vice president of operations. The promotion was effective Jan. 1, 2022.

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Dent Wizard Promotes Lekebusch to Sr. VP; Promotes two to RVPs

 

ST. LOUIS, January 11, 2022 – Dent Wizard International, the largest provider of vehicle reconditioning services in North America, recently announced the promotions of Carl Lekebusch to senior vice president, as well as Dan Bowers to regional vice president for Florida and Tim Forloine II to regional vice president for the Chesapeake area. The promotions were effective Jan. 1, 2022.

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Dent Wizard Promotes Thomas to President, COO

 

ST. LOUIS, December 14, 2021 – Dent Wizard International, the largest provider of vehicle reconditioning services in North America, recently announced the promotion of Addison Thomas to president, in addition to his current role as chief operating office. Thomas’ promotion is effective Jan. 1, 2022.

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DENT WIZARD INTERNATIONAL NAMED TOP WORKPLACE

 

Bridgeton, Missouri, July 2021 - Dent Wizard International has announced it has earned the 2021 Top Workplaces USA award, issued by Energage, a purpose-driven organization that develops solutions to build and brand Top Workplaces. This is the inaugural year for Top Workplaces USA, built on the program’s 14-year history surveying more than 20 million employees across 54 markets for the regional Top Workplaces awards.

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Dent Wizard Promotes Shaw to National Project Director

 

ST. LOUIS, January 5, 2021 – Dent Wizard International, the largest provider of vehicle reconditioning and protection services in North America, recently announced the promotion of Mike Shaw to national project director. In his new role Shaw will focus on the management and growth of Dent Wizard’s WTD (Wheel, Tires and Dent) program, which was launched in the spring of 2020.

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Dent Wizard Expands Keys Business with VP of Key Operations

 

ST. LOUIS, February 9, 2021 – Dent Wizard International, the largest provider of vehicle reconditioning and protection services in North America, recently announced it will promote Cory Lyda to vice president of Key Operations, a newly created position in response to Dent Wizard’s growing key business. Lyda will assume the position in January 2021. He previously served in various operations management positions in Dent Wizard’s Mid Atlantic Region.

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Sonsio and Evolution by Dent Wizard Complete Merger

 

DENVER, January 5, 2021 – Sonsio LLC, a leading provider of vehicle protection and warranty programs to the automotive aftermarket, recently announced its merger with Evolution, Dent Wizard’s F&I vehicle protection division. The merger, effective January 1, 2021, creates the leader of services, expertise, experience and geographic reach in the vehicle protection and warranty markets in North America. The combined company will operate under the “Sonsio Vehicle Protection” brand.

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Evolution by Dent Wizard Introduces AlwaysNu Lease Protection

 

ST. LOUIS, September 15, 2020 – Dent Wizard International, the largest provider of automotive reconditioning services and vehicle protection products in North America, recently introduced a version of its popular AlwaysNu vehicle protection, specifically for lease vehicles. AlwaysNu Lease Protection provides protection during the lease, as well as reimbursement for common turn-in charges at the end of the lease.

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Ernst & Young Announces Mike Black of Dent Wizard as an Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2020 Heartland Award Finalist

 

ST. LOUIS, August 26, 2020—Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) today announced that President and CEO Mike Black of Dent Wizard International was named an Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2020 Heartland Award finalist.

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Dealer Tire Announces Acquisition of Dent Wizard

 

CLEVELAND, OH—January 6, 2020—Dealer Tire, LLC, a national leader in replacement tire distribution for automotive dealerships, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Dent Wizard, the largest national provider of automotive reconditioning services and vehicle protection products.

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Dent Wizard Promotes Carpenter to Midwest RVP; Christian Retiring

 

ST. LOUIS, December 18, 2019 – Dent Wizard International, the largest provider of automotive reconditioning services and vehicle protection products in North America, recently promoted Steve Carpenter to regional vice president of the Midwest Region.

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Dent Wizard & Team Penske Announce New Multi-Year Partnership

 

MOORESVILLE, N.C. (May 21, 2019) – Today, Team Penske announced a new multi-year partnership with Dent Wizard, North America’s largest provider of automotive reconditioning services and vehicle protection products.

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Dent Wizard Introduces Evolution

 

ST. LOUIS, April 12, 2019 – Dent Wizard International, the largest provider of automotive reconditioning services and vehicle protection products in North America, recently introduced Evolution, Vehicle Protection by Dent Wizard, a branding of its F&I business unit.

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Dent Wizard Acquires Image Auto

 

ST. LOUIS, July 18, 2018 – Dent Wizard International, the largest provider of automotive reconditioning services and related products in North America, recently acquired Image Auto, LLC, a provider of auto reconditioning and wheel repair services in the Central and Western New York and Pennsylvania areas. The acquisition finalized June 8, 2018.

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Dent Wizard Names New CFO

 

ST. LOUIS, July 11, 2018 – Dent Wizard International, the largest provider of automotive reconditioning services and related products in North America, recently hired Jim Powers as chief financial officer, effective July 2. He will report to Dent Wizard CEO Mike Black.

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Top 150+ 2018: No. 55 Dent Wizard

 

ST. LOUIS, May 9, 2018 – Dent Wizard’s continued expansion in the dealership market and growth in the key duplication segment boosted revenue in 2017.

Terry Koebbe, who became chairman in April when Michael Black was promoted to president and CEO, said the automotive reconditioning company only has a 7 percent share in the dealer market so there is more room to expand.

 

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Dent Wizard Announces New COO and RVP of MidSouth

Dent Wizard International, the largest provider of automotive reconditioning services and related products in North America, recently announced that Addison Thomas was promoted to chief operating officer, and Doug Grill to Thomas’ previous position as regional vice president of Dent Wizard’s MidSouth region. These promotions come after Mike Black was promoted to chief executive officer, effective April 1.

 

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DENT WIZARD PROMOTES MIKE BLACK TO CEO

ST. LOUIS, April 5, 2018 – Dent Wizard International, the largest provider of automotive reconditioning services and related products in North America, has promoted Mike Black to chief executive officer, effective April 1. Black most recently served as president and COO. As CEO, he will lead the company and continue driving profitable growth, while having responsibility for all areas of the business.

 

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DENT WIZARD INTRODUCES NEW F&I PROGRAMS

St. Louis, January 10, 2018 – Dent Wizard International, the global leader in automotive reconditioning and SMART (Small to Medium Area Repair Techniques) repairs, recently introduced new F&I programs that expand beyond the appearance protection menu offerings the company is known for.

 

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Dent Wizard Named Top Workplace

 

ST. LOUIS, August 9, 2017 – Dent Wizard International, the global leader in automotive reconditioning and SMART (Small to Medium Area Repair Techniques) repairs, was recently named a “Top Workplace” by the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. The annual list is calculated and compiled by the Post-Dispatch, a major metro daily newspaper in the U.S., in conjunction with WorkplaceDynamics, an employee research and consulting firm based in Exton, Pa.

 

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DENT WIZARD RECOGNIZED AS A POWER 300 COMPANY BY AUTO REMARKETING

 

Dent Wizard was recently recognized as one of the Power 300 companies by Auto Remarketing Magazine. In the interview with the magazine that highlights major players in the used car and remarketing world, Mike Black, President and COO of Dent Wizard International, shared the company’s challenge and digitization strategy to maintain and grow influence in the automotive industry.

 

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Aston Martin of New England Adds Ding Shield Program to Extended Service Contract

Aston Martin of New England has added Dent Wizard’s Ding Shield Advantage program to its extended service contract. Aston Martin of New England & Lotus Motorsports, Inc. now offers their customers wheel and rim insurance through Dent Wizard’s Ding Shield Advantage program.

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DENT WIZARD PROMOTES BOYD TO DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS – CANADA

Dent Wizard International, the global leader in automotive reconditioning and SMART (Small to Medium Area Repair Techniques) repairs, recently promoted Matt Boyd to the position of director of operations – Canada. Boyd previously served as the company’s national sales manager in Canada.

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DENT WIZARD PROMOTES MIKE BLACK TO PRESIDENT, COO

Dent Wizard International, the global leader in automotive reconditioning and SMART (Small to Medium Area Repair Techniques) repairs, recently promoted Mike Black to president, in addition to his current position as chief operating officer. Black replaces Terry Koebbe as president. Koebbe retains his position as chief executive officer.

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DENT WIZARD FEATURED IN ST. LOUIS BUSINESS JOURNAL'S 2017 TOP 150 PRIVATELY HELD COMPANIES IN ST. LOUIS

Dent Wizard International, the global leader in automotive reconditioning and SMART (Small to Medium Area Repair Techniques) repairs, was recently featured in the St. Louis Business Journal's list of 2017 Top 150 Privately Held Companies in St. Louis.

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DENT WIZARD HIRES VP-INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Dent Wizard International, the global leader in automotive reconditioning and SMART (Small to Medium Area Repair Techniques) repairs, recently hired Jim Townsend as vice president of information technology.

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DENT WIZARD TECHS TAKE TOP HONORS IN PDR DENT OLYMPICS COMPETITION

Technicians from Dent Wizard International, the global leader in automotive reconditioning and SMART (Small to Medium Area Repair Techniques) repairs, earned first and second place honors in the annual PDR (Paintless Dent Removal) Dent Olympics competition at the 2017 International Mobile Tech Expo, held January 19-21 in Orlando, Fl.

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CONTINUED GROWTH OF DENT WIZARD'S F&I BUSINESS LEADS TO NEW CALL CENTER

Dent Wizard International, the global leader in automotive reconditioning and SMART (Small to Medium Area Repair Techniques) repairs and F&I appearance plans, recently moved its F&I division, customer service and claims management team to a new facility near the company’s St. Louis headquarters.

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DENT WIZARD HIRES VP OF CUSTOMER DEVELOPMENT

Dent Wizard International, the global leader in automotive reconditioning and SMART (Small to Medium Area Repair Techniques) repairs, recently hired Ryan Briggs to the newly-created position of vice president of customer development.

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DENT WIZARD PROMOTES WALKER TO REGIONAL FINANCE DIRECTOR

Dent Wizard International, the global leader in automotive reconditioning and SMART (Small to Medium Area Repair Techniques) repairs, recently promoted Eric Walker to regional finance director for the South Region of the company’s F&I business, which comprises the states of Arkansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Oklahoma, Tennessee and Texas.

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Dent Wizard Adds V.P. of OEM Services for KhS Business Unit

Dent Wizard International, the global leader in automotive reconditioning and SMART (Small to Medium Area Repair Techniques) repairs, recently appointed Scott Goodwin as vice president of OEM services for Dent Wizard’s KhS (Know How Systems) business unit, which provides high-volume automotive repair, claims management, and ppraisal services to leading automotive OEMs and insurers in the U.S., Canada and Mexico.

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Dent Wizard Adds to Team in Mid-South Region

Dent Wizard International, the global leader in automotive reconditioning and SMART (Small to Medium Area Repair Techniques) repairs, recently appointed Paul Spears as regional operations director for the company’s Mid-South Region.

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Dent Wizard Promotes Trudeau to Director of National Sales for F&I

Dent Wizard International, the global leader in automotive reconditioning and SMART (Small to Medium Area Repair Techniques) repairs, recently promoted Matt Trudeau to the position of Director of National Sales for Dent Wizard’s Finance & Insurance programs.

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Dent Wizard International Corporation Acquires KhS Global

Dent Wizard International Corporation (“Dent Wizard”), the global leader in automotive reconditioning and SMART (Small to Medium Area Repair Techniques) repairs, today announced its acquisition of Know How Systems Global (“KhS”), a St. Louis-based provider of high-volume automotive services and repairs to leading automotive OEMs and insurers.

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Dent Wizard Promotes Scott Stoner to Regional Business Development Manager in the MidSouth Area

Dent Wizard International, the global leader in automotive reconditioning using SMART (Small to Medium Area Repair Techniques) repairs, recently added Scott Stoner as MidSouth Regional Business Development Manager.

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Dent Wizard Adds Project Manager to Wheel Remanufacturing Team

Dent Wizard International, the global leader in automotive reconditioning and SMART (Small to Medium Area Repair Techniques) repairs, recently appointed Ben Ashby as project manager for the company’s growing wheel remanufacturing business.

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Dent Wizard LAUNCHES WHEEL REPAIR CENTER OF ST. LOUIS

 

St. Louis automotive alloy wheel repair operation provides an overnight repair and delivery service for the region’s auto dealerships, body shops, and wheel retailers.

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DENT WIZARD LAUNCHES WHEEL REPAIR CENTER OF NEW ENGLAND

Hartford automotive alloy wheel repair operation provides an overnight repair and delivery service for the region’s auto dealerships, body shops, and wheel retailers.

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DENT WIZARD INTRODUCES READYLINE EXPRESS FLEET MAINTENANCE PROGRAM

Ready Line Express is a rental agency’s consolidated source for SMART repairs, including PDR, minor paint, bumper repair, wheel repair and interior repair and helps keep vehicles in service or in sell-ready condition.

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DENT WIZARD PROMOTES ALLEN & WHITNEY TO HAIL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

The two previously served as Regional Hail Managers: Allen covering North Carolina and South Carolina; and Whitney covering Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, Nevada and Utah.

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DENT WIZARD'S randy sheridan talks hail damage on fox 2 news

Dent Wizard Technician Resource Manager Randy Sheridan was live on Fox 2 News in St. Louis on April 8 from Dent Wizard’s corporate headquarters in Bridgeton, discussing how to repair hail damaged vehicles following a recent hail storm.

Sheridan talked about Dent Wizard’s hail repair process, and how Dent Wizard can work with your insurance company to get you the best possible deal and back on the road quickly following a hail storm.

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dent wizard's tom duffy talks with jeff cowan during nada 2015

ST. LOUIS – During the 2015 National Automotive Dealers Association (NADA) Conference held in San Francisco Jan. 22-25 2015, Dent Wizard Northeast Regional Business Development Manager Tom Duffy appeared on Jeff Cowan’s Service Drive segment, to discuss Dent Wizard’s turnkey dealer service offerings.

Duffy spoke about Service Drive, Frontline Fast and MINT cosmetic reconditioning services, and how dealers can benefit from offering these programs at their dealerships.

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Dent Wizard Hires Cohen as MidSouth Regional Business Manager

ST. LOUIS – Cohen will manage and expand Dent Wizard’s business in Arkansas, Colorado, Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas and Utah. Cohen will work from her office in Chesterfield, Mo.  She will report to Addison Thomas, Dent Wizard’s Regional Vice President of Midsouth.

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Dent Wizard Promotes Jessica Stone to Director of Sales for MINT

ST. LOUIS – Stone will work with the Mint team to develop additional sales opportunities and increase the number of Mint locations. She will report to Lindsey Bird, Dent Wizard’s vice president of aftersales.

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Dent Wizard Introduces Smart Claims App from Ding Shield

St. LOUIS –  With Smart Claims, users can file a Ding Shield service plan claim when and where they want, using any mobile device. The Smart Claims app’s intuitive design features a function that lets users identify damaged areas using pictures and a menu of options.

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On Recon Side Of Dealership Business, 'Time Is Money'

CARY, N.C. – Do the math on this one: Bourne's Auto Center is stocking less and selling more.

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Co-Auto Dealers Have New Service Plan Options

ST. LOUIS - Now, Co-Auto dealership members have a few new options when selling service plans to customers.

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Dent Wizard Hires Business Development Manager

ST. LOUIS - Dent Wizard International recently named a former rental car company executive with more than two decades of experience to be its new director of business development for its rental business.

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Dent Wizard Names Eric Walker Regional Business Development Manager

Dent Wizard International, a global leader in automotive reconditioning and SMART (Small to Medium Area Repair Techniques) repairs, recently added Eric Walker as regional business development manager, covering the states of North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Kentucky and Southern Virginia.

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Dent Wizard Launches Reconditioning Retail Program

Dent Wizard International introduced MINT, a dealership-based cosmetic reconditioning retail program. It allows high-line dealers — even those with limited space — to capture revenues that have previously driven out the door, according to company officials.

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Considering a Cosmetic Reconditioning Program?

Dealerships today are looking for every opportunity to capture revenue whenever a customer – new or existing – visits the dealership. Precious square footage previously dedicated only to showroom floor models is now being used for selling anything from branded apparel to customized aftermarket products, while creating a welcoming atmosphere for customers that encourages them to stay awhile. Once reserved for highline dealerships only, such strategies are now working well at dealerships selling mid-priced cars and at multi-franchise locations.

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Back-to-back storms means profit for auto body shops

Brad Pritz doesn't always hear the story.

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Power 300: The Most Powerful Companies in the Pre-Owned Industry

Dent Wizard International has been the leader in the development of PDR (Paintless Dent Removal) technology and service since its establishment in 1983, and today is North America's leading provider of S.M.A.R.T. (Small to Medium Area Repair Techniques) repairs, including paint, wheel and interior repairs.

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