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- Award-Winning Fix Auto Chicago Body Shop Owner Shares Best Business Practices
- Auto Body Shops Asked to Submit Experiences with SRS Inspections
- Painter/Car Restorer Miguel Perez Produces a Podcast and Creates a Brand
- HLDI Shows Impact on Claims from Auto-Emergency Braking, Changes to Powertrains
- Feral Cat Joins the Crew at Northern California Body Shop
From the Desk of Mike Anderson: Hands-On Testing Shows Limitations of Relying Solely on DTCs or Aftermarket Scan Tools
Written by Mike AndersonI’ve had the good fortune recently to spend some time recently working with Nissan/Infiniti as they prepare some new hands-on training they are developing, and it gave me a chance to spend some time scanning and learning about calibrations on their newest vehicles.
Struggling businesspeople can often be heard reciting all the reasons they aren’t making enough money.
Set Yourself Up for 2021 Marketing Success with Shop Marketing Pros
Written by Chasidy Rae SiskWith 2020 quickly coming to an end, collision repair shop owners should start thinking about their marketing plans for next year.
Be Prepared and Be Ready: Tips for Selling Your Business
Written by Chasidy Rae SiskIf you own a collision repair business, you will eventually have to ask: “Is it time to sell?”
OEC Acquisition of NuGen IT Will Further Assist Collision Repairers to Meet Requirements of Insurers, OEMs & Customers
Written by Autobody News contributorAutobody News recently talked with Pete Tagliapietra, founder and president of NuGen IT, about the company’s acquisition by OEConnection (OEC) in July and what it means for the collision repair industry.
Your Online Presence
In last month’s article I discussed how, due to the COVID pandemic and having limited mobility, more people were conducting more business online.
I-CAR Training in Shops But Still Not in Classrooms
After a several-month halt to in-person training because of the pandemic, I-CAR is back to offering in-shop training and welding certification in all but a couple of states, and conducted about 400 such events per month across the country this summer, according to CEO John Van Alstyne.
Online and Just in Time: SEMA 2020 Becomes SEMA360
You can put your gambling money back in your pocket and take a deep breath because you won’t have to rush around trying to find hotel rooms and flights again this year.
From the Desk of Mike Anderson: Pricing Change Reflects the Absolute Need for Separate Charges for Scanning, Diagnostics
Written by Mike AndersonI wanted to use my column this month to share with you a conversation I had recently with Jake Rodenroth of asTech.
Techs of the Future: The Importance of Having a Broad Understanding of Vehicle Technology
Up until recently, it was common practice for technicians to plug in a dongle to the OBDII---onboard diagnostics---port to diagnose a vehicle.
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Killer Tools Attacks Pandemic with Mr. Fogger
During the pandemic, some companies have succeeded while others have paused or closed their doors completely. Those who can pivot have been able to not only survive, but thrive during these uncertain times.
Toby Chess: 40-Plus Years of Service to the Industry He Loves
If you’ve been in the world of body shops for more than a few years, you likely know the name Toby Chess. He’s the smiling bearded guy who brings gifts to people---and no, he’s not Santa Claus.
Techs of the Future: Preparing & Training the Agents of Change in Future Technology
A few years ago, when people talked about connected vehicles and self-driving, Elaina Farnsworth said it was perceived as a computer-based industry.
Toby Chess Says SOPs, Industry Training & Networking are Key to Body Shops’ Future Success
Several weeks ago, a local body shop owner asked Toby Chess to help set up a welder to repair an aluminum deck lid on a Mercedes-Benz.