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- Dean Fisher Shares Insight About CARSTAR Franchise Model and Predictions About Industry
- WACTAL Welcomes New Executive Director Deb Brunett
- How CIF Assistance Has Benefited Collision Repair Professionals in Time of Need
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ASA’s May Webinar Wednesday Explains How the SBA Works for Small Businesses
Written by Chasidy Rae Sisk
During ASA’s monthly Webinar Wednesday on May 20, “How the SBA Works for You” was presented by Stefanie Baker Wehagen, national ombudsman and assistant administrator for regulatory enforcement, Office of the National Ombudsman (ONO), U.S. Small Business Administration.
May CIECAst Explores ADAS Calibrations---Do It Right and Document What You Do
Written by Chasidy Rae Sisk
CIECA’s May 21 CIECAst featured Brent Johnson, director of global product management for Chief Collision Technology, part of VSG and Dover, who presented “ADAS Calibrations---Do It Right and Document What You Do.”
WIN Hosts Webinar on WIN’ning SOPs with Dave Luehr
Written by Chasidy Rae SiskThe Women’s Industry Network (WIN®) hosted a free webinar May 20 for more than two dozen members, featuring Dave Luehr of Elite Body Shop Solutions.
Most Insurers Reimbursing for COVID Clean Up Most of the Time
Written by Chasidy Rae SiskIn the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, auto body shops have been forced to step up their vehicle sanitization efforts.
Paint Specialist, BASF Tech Training Assistant Accustomed to Ups and Downs in Field
Written by Victoria AntonelliEric Lopez, 28, is a freelance paint specialist whose clients include BASF and various electric auto startup companies.
Industry Leaders Share Insight About Future of Industry During 3M ‘Shop Talk’ Panel Discussion
With a significant reduction in vehicle miles traveled since stay-at-home orders went into effect, collision repair shops across the country have felt the impact of fewer accidents.
Two Shops in NJ Make Necessary Adjustments, Will 'Weather the Storm'
Written by Victoria AntonelliAutobody News reached out to two single-location shops in New Jersey that participated in the "Analysis of the Body Shop" survey and volunteered to elaborate further on their responses.
Shop in UT Discusses Billing Insurance for Disinfectants, Finds Silver Lining in Uncertain Times
Written by Victoria AntonelliAutobody News followed up with Sam Plumb, vice president of Alpine Auto Renovation, a single-location shop in Utah.
Sherwin-Williams Ecolean University Announces Free Virtual Courses to Support Industry During COVID-19
When the COVID-19 situation was first becoming more prevalent in the U.S., Sherwin-Williams realized the importance of offering educational content to the industry.
Local Associations Discuss Impact of COVID-19 on Members and Organizations
Written by Chasidy Rae SiskCollision repair industry associations around the country may take different stances on various matters, but one shared commonality is the intent of improving the businesses of their members.
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COVID-19 Introduces New Cyber Risks to Collision and Automotive Repair Shops
Written by Chasidy Rae SiskIn addition to the risk COVID-19 poses to people’s individual health, shop owners and personnel should also be aware that the global pandemic poses increased risks for cybercrime.
Body Shop Owner Triples Advertising Budget During Pandemic
Bob Juniper, owner of Three-C Body Shop, Inc. in Columbus, OH, has always been a strong believer in marketing and advertising.
10 Shops Share What They are Doing to Get Work in the Door
What steps are shops around the country taking to get work in the door? Here is a quick run-down of 10 ideas from 10 shops.
Finding Some Hopeful Bits of Good News Amid the Pandemic Fallout
It was a bleak spring for many shops, but there have been some glimmers of hope for a better summer ahead.