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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
Auto Body Shop, College Working in Tandem to Transform Collision Repair Program
Written by John Yoswick
Collision repairers sometimes grouse about the auto body shop training programs at schools in their area. But Justin Clubb didn’t just complain. He did something about it.
MSO Symposium Looks at What Lies Ahead for Auto Insurance Claims, Consolidation
Written by John Yoswick
Vincent Romans of The Romans Group consulting firm has been monitoring the growth of multi-shop operations (MSO) in the collision repair industry for more than 15 years, and at the MSO Symposium held Nov. 1 in Las Vegas, he said even the pandemic didn’t halt consolidation within the industry.
Repairify™ Unites Company Brands, Introduces asTech® Duo, Tru-Point ADAS Calibration System
Written by Stacey Phillips
As new vehicles are manufactured with complex electronic systems that require extreme precision to function safely, Repairify’s Chief Technology Officer Maurice Tuff said the company will continue to focus on providing solutions to ensure the electronic vehicle systems are returned to OEM specifications post-collision repair.
Honda Offers Cautions for Collision Repairers on New Acura Models
Written by John Yoswick
Collision repairers need to be aware the aluminum fenders on the 2022 Acura MDX, released this past summer, and the 2021 Acura TLX, released about a year ago, require the use of specific insulation clips.
ALLDATA Introduces ADAS Quick Reference, Integrated AutoZone Parts Ordering, Instructor Toolkit
Written by Stacey Phillips
Since ALLDATA was established in 1986, the California-based company has prided itself on making it easier for technicians to access OEM information and procedures for safe and accurate repairs.
From the Desk of Mike Anderson: The Collision Repair Training Program We Need in Every Market
Written by Mike Anderson
I know that easily one of the top challenges at many collision repair businesses around the country is finding skilled technicians, either entry-level or those with more experience.
Painter Invents a Better Way to Sand Vehicles with Fast Blocks
Written by Ed Attanasio
I love writing about technicians, painters and other collision repair professionals who invent tools or products to make their jobs and lives easier.
Helping Others is Contagious, and You Don’t Need to Wear a Mask
Written by Ed Attanasio
When I got my first writing assignment from Autobody News in 2006, I was excited.
Automotive celebrities, vehicle debuts from major OEMs and the latest developments in equipment and tooling will all be part of the SEMA Show this year in Las Vegas, NV.
Techs of the Future: How to Grow Skilled Technicians & Improve Performance in Your Collision Repair Facility
Written by Stacey Phillips
Auto body shop owners and managers across the U.S. are struggling to attract, motivate and retain skilled technicians in their facilities. Many say this has worsened since the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Survey Data Focuses on Auto Body Shop Employee Recruiting Methods
Written by John Yoswick
Despite the growth in online recruiting sites and tools over a number of years, auto body repair shops continue to find word-of-mouth and referrals as their best source of new employees.
Lawmakers in 3 States Tackle Topics Impacting Collision Repairers
Written by John Yoswick
Lawmakers in multiple states have taken action in recent weeks on legislation impacting auto body shops, including new regulations related to labor rates, non-OEM parts and public disclosure of regulatory citations against shops.
Changes Ahead for Collision Repair Shops Based on AI, New Automotive Finishes
Written by John Yoswick
The impact for collision repairers of artificial intelligence (AI) and changes in automotive finishes were among the topics discussed by presenters at the Collision Industry Electronic Commerce Association (CIECA) conference held in September in Nashville.
From the Desk of Mike Anderson: Auto Body Shops Can Take Control of Credit Card Processing Fees
Written by Mike Anderson
It came as no surprise to me our “Who Pays for What?” surveys have found the vast majority (95%) of collision repair businesses accept payment from customers by credit card.