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OE Certifications Update 2020---Part 2 of 2
Earlier this month on AutobodyNews.com, we began looking at OE shop certification programs, with three shops participating in several different programs for some time, and two consultants involved with many certified shops, fully familiar with the concept and with a broad view of the industry.
David Roberts of FOCUS Advisors Shares Impact of Driven Brands Purchase of Fix Auto USA & Auto Center Auto Body
With Driven Brands' purchase of Fix Auto USA and Auto Center Auto Body on April 21, the collision repair industry is experiencing another shift in landscape during a time of accelerating consolidations.
State of Automotive Dealer Panel Provides Key Takeaways and Tips for Helping Business Survive COVID-19
Written by Chasidy Rae SiskThe 2020 Q1 State of Automotive webinar, co-hosted by Facebook Automotive, IHS Markit and Dealers United, addressed how dealerships are handling the impact of COVID-19.
Tips for SEO and Taking Great Photos from Shop Marketing Pros
Written by Chasidy Rae SiskAs a result of the economic issues related to COVID-19, many shops are experiencing reduced volume. Industry experts recommend shops take advantage of the downtime by working ON their business, instead of IN their business.
Riding the Emotional Roller Coaster of COVID-19 as a Shop Owner
Written by Chasidy Rae SiskBusiness ownership always has its ups and downs, but the current economic climate has added loops and twists leaving many folks feeling nauseated.
'Survive and Prosper Now' Discussed During ASA Northwest Sno-King Chapter Meeting via Zoom
Written by Chasidy Rae SiskIn mid-April, the Sno-King Chapter of ASA Northwest overcame the challenges of social distancing without sacrificing the service they provide members, by hosting a meeting via Zoom.
Owner of CARSTAR Allstar Collision in CA Named 2019 Citizen of the Year
Dean Seif, owner of CARSTAR Allstar Collision in Corona, CA, was named the 2019 Citizen of the Year by the CORONA Chamber of Commerce.
Western Shops Deal with Uncertain Times
Some shops are doing everything they can to return to normalcy, but with so many questions and so few answers, the situation seems to change every day.
CA Shop Owner Creates Rideshare Collision Network
Dan Dewater, owner of Hangtown Body Shop and A1 Collision & Bumper Center in Placerville, CA, isn’t afraid to operate a little outside of the box.
TechZone Founder Looks Back at the History of Airbag Systems
In the early 1990s, an engineer named Douglas C. Hansen was working for an aerospace firm developing a solid propellant design for airbag inflators for a wide range of applications.
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OE Certifications Update 2020---Part 1 of 2
OE collision shop certification has been top-of-mind for the industry for the last 10 years or more.
Collision Repair Community Provides Aid Amidst Coronavirus Crisis
Written by Chasidy Rae SiskCOVID-19 has ravaged the U.S. for more than a month, but even as social distancing separates us physically, people around the world have come together to support and aid one another.
From the Desk of Mike Anderson: Now More Than Ever, Shops Need to Renew Their Focus on 'Capture Rate'
Written by Mike AndersonEven before the coronavirus outbreak, I was telling shops I work with a renewed focus on “capture rate” was increasingly important. Now it’s become critical.
New Pro Training Series Opens with 'COVID-19 Stimulus Package – What’s in the New Law for Small Businesses'
Written by Chasidy Rae SiskIn an effort to keep the collision repair community moving forward through the current challenges, Carquest Technical Institute (CTI) and Worldpac Training Institute (WTI) collaboratively developed a series of technical and management classes focused on necessary topics for navigating business operations during the COVID-19 pandemic.