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- CIC Committees Tackle Ongoing Shortage of Collision Repair Technicians
- What Role Should a Current Backlog of Work Play in Auto Body Shops’ DRP Decisions?
- Collision Repairers Actually Lament Lack of Insurance Adjusters in Shops
- Massachusetts Auto Body Shops Fight for Better Reimbursement Rates
- Auto Body Shop Veteran Says DRPs Can Be Profitable If Done Right
Automakers: Collision Repairers Must Ensure ADAS Calibration Procedures Are Followed
Written by John Yoswick
The importance of proper ADAS calibrations was a key focus as the Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) brought collision repairers and automakers together at an event in Las Vegas during the SEMA Show.
Collision Repairers Discuss How They Are Coping with Parts Supply Chain Issues
Written by John Yoswick
A Collison Industry Conference (CIC) committee presentation earlier this year confirmed parts supply chain issues continue to plague collision repairers.
Day Job/Night Job: The ‘California Godfather’ of Collision Repair Taps Into His Artistic Side
Written by Ed Attanasio
Charlie Vigiani owns Vigiani’s Auto Body & Paint in Yuba City, CA, where people call him “The Godfather of Collision Repair.”
Techs of the Future: Matrix Trade Institute’s Efficiency Bootcamps Help Collision Repair Industry Grow and Retain Employees
Written by Stacey Phillips
Many say one of the most alarming issues in the collision industry right now and in the foreseeable future is the desperate need for technicians.
Some Auto Parts Cheaper at Walmart, Fixed Ops Director Shocked to Find
Written by Ed Attanasio
After giving his wholesale parts customers deep discounts through price-matching programs and taking a miniscule profit, Charlie Monteleone, corporate fixed operations director for the Ancira Automotive Group, recently discovered he can buy some of his parts cheaper at Walmart than through his own jobber.
From the Desk of Mike Anderson: Resources to Combat Collision Parts Supply Chain Challenges
Written by Mike Anderson
I can’t speak with auto body shop owners, managers or estimators for long these days without the subject of parts supply challenges being raised.
Remote Scanning Companies Foresee More ADAS Calibrations for Auto Body Shops in the Future
Written by John Yoswick
Nick Dominato, a senior vice president at asTech, said he believes collision repairers should be prepared for automakers to broaden their ADAS calibration requirements.
Certain Metallic Finishes May Interfere with ADAS Radar Systems, PPG Expert Says
Written by Ed Attanasio
A decade ago, ADAS was an acronym very few people in the collision repair industry were familiar with. But now every collision repair professional on the planet knows what it means and how it affects them every day.
Toby Chess Shares Best Practice Documents for Collision Repairers
Written by Toby Chess
This is the first installment of Toby Chess's newsletter, in which he will share more than 100 Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for auto body shops, tools, trends in repair and anything he thinks could help shops improve.
Collision Repair Industry Thought Leaders Share Innovative Ideas During IDEAS Collide Showcase: Part 2
Written by Stacey Phillips
Total losses, the Database Enhancement Gateway, computer vision and sustainability were some of the topics discussed during the IDEAS Collide Showcase held during the 2021 SEMA Show.
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National Survey of Auto Body Shops Finds Revenues Going Up but Concerns Rising as Well
Written by John Yoswick
A national survey of collision repairers in the final two months of 2021 found well over half of shops (58%) expected their full-year sales to outpace 2020, with nearly one in five shops predicting they would end 2021 with a year over year increase of 20% or more.
Do Automakers, Insurers See Auto Body Shops Meeting Both DRP and OEM Certification Requirements?
Written by John Yoswick
A panel during the Collision Industry Conference (CIC) in November included representatives of two automakers and two insurance companies addressing a topic that repairers and others discussed at a previous CIC: can an auto body shop participate both in direct repair and OE certification programs, and meet the requirements of both?
Fully Automated AI Collision Repair Estimating ‘Not There Yet’
Written by John Yoswick
A panel discussion at the Collision Industry Conference (CIC) in Las Vegas in November included representatives from a number of technology companies touting the potential benefits---for auto body shops and insurers---of artificial intelligence (AI) estimating, but also acknowledging some of its current limitations.
Auto Body Shop Owner Steps into World of Consulting
Written by Ed Attanasio
I was at a California Autobody Association (CAA) meeting recently and I couldn’t help but notice a well-dressed man at the front table.