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- Flying Cars! Hilarious Prototypes of the Last Century
- The Best Body Shops’ Tips: Why OEM Certifications Are Critical to Remain in Business
- Oasis Vehicle Refreshments Has 1st Patent on Intelligent Vending Machine Technology
- The Best Body Shops’ Tips: How to Take Great Photos to Support Your Estimates
- From the Desk of Mike Anderson: 4 Questions To Consider Ahead of Negotiating for Any ‘Not-Included’ Estimate Line Item
Flying Cars! Hilarious Prototypes of the Last Century
Written by Marea Harris, The Vintage News
Flying cars are typically something we see in science fiction films. Most people don’t know that shortly after the Wright brothers built the first flying vehicle in 1903, people were already picturing a future where cars zipped through the air.
The Best Body Shops’ Tips: Why OEM Certifications Are Critical to Remain in Business
Written by Stacey Phillips
For those body shops still not convinced that obtaining OEM certifications is a critical component for surviving in the future, Robb Young of Assured Performance said, “Change is necessary if you want to capitalize on the opportunity of the future. If you continue to run your business the same way you have been, five years from now your business will either be dying or go out of business.”
Oasis Vehicle Refreshments Has 1st Patent on Intelligent Vending Machine Technology
Oasis Vehicle Refreshments, the innovator and manufacturer of refrigerated vending systems for public transit vehicles like taxis, rental cars or autonomous vehicles, announced that it has received the first patent on its intelligent vending system technology.
The Best Body Shops’ Tips: How to Take Great Photos to Support Your Estimates
Written by Stacey Phillips
Writing a proper estimate is an important component of running a successful collision repair facility.
From the Desk of Mike Anderson: 4 Questions To Consider Ahead of Negotiating for Any ‘Not-Included’ Estimate Line Item
Written by Mike Anderson
Among the most common types of questions I get from shops is something like this:
After the Donation: The Nolan Family Uses Benevolence Car to Improve Their Lives
Written by Ed AttanasioSome Benevolence cars are used by their recipients for many years as a reliable form of daily transportation, while others eventually sell them or give them to family members.
Retro News: Stats From 20 Years Ago Indicate Shop Labor Rates Haven’t Kept Up With Inflation
Written by John Yoswick20 Years Ago in the Collision Repair Industry (November 1998)
PPG has done a comprehensive study of over 2,000 collision repair facilities. Here is a snapshot of some of the statistics:
Marketing for Shops: Let Your Customers Become Your Brand Ambassadors With Ad Specialties
Written by Ed Attanasio
A body shop in the Bay Area gave me a swag bag full of stuff a few years ago that included pens, a t-shirt, a baseball cap, a coffee mug and several other items displaying the shop's logo.
Steve McQueen Wanted His Mustang Back, New Owner Refused To Sell
Written by E.L. Hamilton, The Vintage NewsA letter came in the mail. Steve McQueen wanted his car back.
Cadillac Brougham Limo Turned Snowmobile Is Perhaps Peak Canada
Written by Sean Szymkowski, GM AuthorityWe mean this with utmost respect (because it’s seriously cool), but this Cadillac Brougham limousine turned snowmobile seems like peak Canada.
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The Best Body Shops’ Tips: The Power of Peer Groups and Why to Join One
Written by Stacey PhillipsManaging a collision repair facility today requires an owner to wear many different hats and have a great deal of knowledge, according to Jim Keller, CEO/president of 1Collision Network based in Milwaukee, WI.
From the Desk of Mike Anderson: Are You Upgrading Your Shop’s Customer Service Experience?
Written by Mike Anderson
First, just a quick note to say I appreciate Autobody News offering me an opportunity to share some of my thoughts, opinions and ideas with you here.
Drivable LEGO Technic Bugatti Chiron Is Pioneering Piece of Engineering, Design
Perfectly recreating the organic design lines of the world’s fastest production car---the iconic Bugatti Chiron---the LEGO Technic life-size model pushes the boundaries of what LEGO builders imagined was possible to build in LEGO elements.
After the Donation: Kathleen St. John Gets a Car and a Job
Written by Ed AttanasioIn some cases, cars donated by body shops come with vehicle insurance, gas cards or gifts from local retailers. But in Kathleen St. John’s case, it also came with a job.