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- Mike Anderson Discusses “Utilizing Technology to Thrive and Not Just Survive in 2020” during February CIECAst
- CIF Donation Helps Military Veteran Restore His Sense of Purpose After Retirement
- That’s It! He’s Had it! Part 2
- Solving the Tech Shortage: Hawaiian Technical School Instructor Helps Train Technicians of the Future
- From the Desk of Mike Anderson: Understanding and Performing Required Test Drive Procedures Isn’t an Option
Mike Anderson Discusses “Utilizing Technology to Thrive and Not Just Survive in 2020” during February CIECAst
Written by Chasidy Rae Sisk
On Feb. 13, CIECA offered a CIECAst webinar entitled “Utilizing Technology to Thrive and Not Just Survive in 2020” with Mike Anderson of Collision Advice.
CIF Donation Helps Military Veteran Restore His Sense of Purpose After Retirement
Written by Stacey Phillips
Military veteran Sterling Keith and his wife, Rebecca, found they were facing some unexpected challenges in 2014. Sterling was suffering from traumatic brain injury (TBI) and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Owning and operating a collision shop today is a daunting task. It’s not uncommon to hear some owners say that they would just as soon get out and close their shop… but then, what would they do?
Solving the Tech Shortage: Hawaiian Technical School Instructor Helps Train Technicians of the Future
Just over two decades ago, Marlene Spence entered the Autobody Repair & Paint Program at Honolulu Community College in 1997 and earned an Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree two years later.
From the Desk of Mike Anderson: Understanding and Performing Required Test Drive Procedures Isn’t an Option
Written by Mike AndersonIn a recent column, I talked about why I believe shops need to separate out their charge for vehicle scanning from their diagnostic labor to address the results from those scans.
“Booth Talk” is a Podcast Created by a Refinisher for Refinishers
In the old days, we were almost always stuck with whatever was on the radio.
Industry “Disrupter” Launches Collision Industry Book & Patent-Pending Test-Drive Technology
Many in the collision repair industry are familiar with Frank Terlep, an experienced executive, entrepreneur, author and self-proclaimed “disrupter” of the automotive industry.
From the Desk of Mike Anderson: Few Collision Repairers Are Separating Out Scanning Time Versus Diagnostic Time
Written by Mike AndersonIt’s been just over a year since I wrote about the inconsistency in how shops are billing for scanning, and it’s still an issue that concerns me.
That’s It! He's Had It, Part 1
Social media has changed the way we interact with each other, with our peers, and with the world.
In Reverse: The 1980s – The Formation of the SCRS
Written by Gary LedouxAt the dawn of the 1980s, the collision repair industry was going through some fundamental changes with the advent of business computers, cars with unibody construction, advances in paint technology, repair technology and the introduction of aftermarket parts.
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Solving the Tech Shortage: How Conditions, Culture & Compensation Can Help Body Shops Attract & Retain Employees
It wasn’t long ago when businesses looking for new employees put an ad in the newspaper hoping for a response.
From the Desk of Mike Anderson: Reflecting on My Journey in the Collision Repair Industry
Written by Mike AndersonI often talk about the need to look ahead, but in recent weeks, I found myself reflecting.
In Reverse: The 1980s – The Advent of the Unibody
Written by Gary LedouxThe 1970s were quickly fading into the rear-view mirror and the 1980s were approaching with alarming speed.
Best Body Shops’ Tips: How to Position Your Collision Repair Shop for Sustainability
Over the last several years, the collision repair industry has undergone tremendous change and continues to do so, said John Shoemaker, business development manager at BASF Automotive Refinishing North America.