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- Toby Chess Shares Best Practice Documents for Collision Repairers
- Collision Repair Industry Thought Leaders Share Innovative Ideas During IDEAS Collide Showcase: Part 2
- National Survey of Auto Body Shops Finds Revenues Going Up but Concerns Rising as Well
- Do Automakers, Insurers See Auto Body Shops Meeting Both DRP and OEM Certification Requirements?
- Fully Automated AI Collision Repair Estimating ‘Not There Yet’
Day Job/Night Job: Who Says Money Doesn’t Grow on Trees?
Written by Ed Attanasio
Nathan Simmons has co-owned C&C Collision in Alhambra, CA, for 23 years, and has worked hard to help the company grow.
Shops Stuck in the Middle in Battle Over OEM Vehicle Safety Inspections
Mike Anderson is convinced the vehicle safety inspection procedures called for by automakers in the OEM electronic service manuals as part of collision repair work have become the single biggest friction point in the industry.
Benefits of In-Process Quality Control Technology Discussed by Lee Rush, Sherwin-Williams
Written by Stacey Phillips
One of the universal issues in the collision repair industry and a pain point on every production floor is a lack of in-process quality control, according to Lee Rush, manager of business development for Sherwin-Williams®.
Electric Vehicle Repair: No Room for Error
Vehicle technology has seen some tremendous changes and developments in recent years, including the use of high-strength steels, aluminum and magnesium, along with ADAS systems and all the intricate technology that includes.
From the Desk of Mike Anderson: Nissan Launches ADAS Calibration Course
Written by Mike Anderson
Advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) calibrations are an increasingly important part of a safe and proper repair, and that may prove a challenge for collision shops that lack relevant training and equipment.
The Numbers Game: Are You Winning?
Recently, I did an estimating class for a regional MSO. I gave seven estimators a simple estimate to write prior to the class.
Social Media Strategist Holds the Keys to Your Body Shop’s Online Success
In the old days, body shop marketing and advertising was relatively simple, with only a few things to consider---direct mail, phone book advertising, radio or TV advertising and, if you decided to think outside of the box, billboards or even sky writing.
Jeff Peevy Shares Growth Plans Related to I-CAR Tech Center
In 1979, the Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (I-CAR) was established as a result of the introduction of the front-wheel-drive unibody vehicle, according to Jeff Peevy, vice president of technical products, programs and services for I-CAR.
Forecast: Expect More Private Equity Coming Into the Industry
During the MSO Symposium in November, industry consultant Vincent Romans said there are a dozen private equity firms with investments in U.S. collision repair organizations, including Caliber, Gerber, Service King, Crash Champions and Classic Collision.
COVID-19 Vaccinations in the Workplace: What to Consider for Your Collision Repair Facility
As COVID-19 vaccines roll out across the U.S., employers must determine whether they will require vaccinations in the workplace and if they should set up a program to administer them.
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Day Job/Night Job: He Turns Empty Liquor Bottles into Glassware
Written by Ed Attanasio
What do you do after you finish a bottle of your favorite adult beverage? After recovering from your hangover, I would guess you probably throw it into the recycle bin and forget about it.
From the Desk of Mike Anderson: How to Improve Paint Materials Reimbursement
Written by by Mike Anderson
I’ve been getting some phone calls recently from shops concerned about materials reimbursement when refinishing vehicles with three- or four-stage finishes.
Herb Lieberman---A Life of Service
Many in the collision repair business know industry icon Herb Lieberman from so many CIC meetings, and his well-known relationship with the recycle industry and aftermarket collision parts industries.
The new year has arrived in full force, and though many of 2020’s challenges have not yet been completely eradicated, progress occurs daily.