About Gates Business Solutions

Gates Business Solutions (GBS) was founded in 1999 to help the collision industry to develop and implement best practices.

GBS creates software, training materials and systems to enhance efficiency, increase sales and improve profitability for collision industry stakeholders.

GBS strives to bring all stakeholders in the collision industry together for mutual benefit:

  • repair facilities
  • insurance companies
  • insurance agents
  • vehicle owners
  • jobber/distributors
  • vendors
  • rental car companies
  • MSOs
  • vehicle manufacturers
  • fleets
  • 3rd-party administrators for insurance companies

Collaborative efforts and continuous communication are critical for our industry to not only survive, but thrive.

The dedicated professionals at GBS are trusted advisors to the collision industry and form the bridge that connects everyone involved.


Map of World

GBS operates globally working with collision centers, vehicle manufacturers and insurance companies in several countries.

Troy Gates About the Founder: Troy Gates is president of Gates Business Solutions and has over 20 years of experience in the collision repair industry as an auto body shop owner. Mr. Gates blended his university background in economics with his hands-on experience in management to develop a better model for delivering superior-quality collision repair services involving repair standards and conveniences for customers such as free loaner cars. Additionally, Mr. Gates and GBS consulted with senior-level insurance claims leaders to develop customized collision claims solutions that involve quality claims process standards and web-based performance tools. Clients include several top-ten U.S. insurance companies, some regional insurers, and hundreds of repair shops across the country. Mr. Gates is frequently called upon to be a public speaker at industry events and is a member of several trade groups.