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Is Toyota of Berkeley the Country’s Oldest Collision Center?
Years ago, car dealerships did a great job of branding.
Uber for Business Offers Collision Shops Alternative for Customer Transportation
When a vehicle is dropped off at a body shop for repair, transporting a customer to his or her desired location can often be an issue. Many shops rely on loaner cars, rental cars and shuttles.
Long-time Industry Lobbyist Offers Perspectives on Government’s Role in Industry Issues
Bob Redding serves as the industry’s eyes, ears and voice in Washington, D.C.
Techs of Tomorrow: 16-Year-Old Texas Student Views Collision Repair as Art Form
Written by Victoria AntonelliIvan Reyes took his first collision repair class in 2018 during his freshman year at Kingwood Park High School in Kingwood, TX. Reyes said he wanted a different perspective on the automotive industry and believed that instructor Jeff Wilson’s course would offer that.
ADAS for Off-Roaders
Recently, I purchased a 2020 Jeep Wrangler 4WD, and it came with, among other things, an epiphany---at no additional charge, mind you.
Mike Anderson Discusses “Utilizing Technology to Thrive and Not Just Survive in 2020” during February CIECAst
Written by Chasidy Rae SiskOn Feb. 13, CIECA offered a CIECAst webinar entitled “Utilizing Technology to Thrive and Not Just Survive in 2020” with Mike Anderson of Collision Advice.
CIF Donation Helps Military Veteran Restore His Sense of Purpose After Retirement
Written by Stacey PhillipsMilitary veteran Sterling Keith and his wife, Rebecca, found they were facing some unexpected challenges in 2014. Sterling was suffering from traumatic brain injury (TBI) and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Owning and operating a collision shop today is a daunting task. It’s not uncommon to hear some owners say that they would just as soon get out and close their shop… but then, what would they do?
Solving the Tech Shortage: Hawaiian Technical School Instructor Helps Train Technicians of the Future
Just over two decades ago, Marlene Spence entered the Autobody Repair & Paint Program at Honolulu Community College in 1997 and earned an Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree two years later.
From the Desk of Mike Anderson: Understanding and Performing Required Test Drive Procedures Isn’t an Option
Written by Mike AndersonIn a recent column, I talked about why I believe shops need to separate out their charge for vehicle scanning from their diagnostic labor to address the results from those scans.
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“Booth Talk” is a Podcast Created by a Refinisher for Refinishers
In the old days, we were almost always stuck with whatever was on the radio.
Industry “Disrupter” Launches Collision Industry Book & Patent-Pending Test-Drive Technology
Many in the collision repair industry are familiar with Frank Terlep, an experienced executive, entrepreneur, author and self-proclaimed “disrupter” of the automotive industry.
From the Desk of Mike Anderson: Few Collision Repairers Are Separating Out Scanning Time Versus Diagnostic Time
Written by Mike AndersonIt’s been just over a year since I wrote about the inconsistency in how shops are billing for scanning, and it’s still an issue that concerns me.
That’s It! He's Had It, Part 1
Social media has changed the way we interact with each other, with our peers, and with the world.