Recent Columns
- Some Positive Trends for Collision Repairers Amid Pandemic Fallout
- 3M Shows Support of Collision Repair Industry During Pandemic
- Day Job/Night Job: Living Kidney Donor/Author Educates Children and Parents with Howl the Owl
- From the Desk of Mike Anderson: Making the Most of the ‘Parts’ Portion of Your Business
- Diving Into the Fascinating World of Fasteners
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Some Positive Trends for Collision Repairers Amid Pandemic Fallout
Although the tough times shops are experiencing in some markets aren’t over, the summer has brought some sunnier trends for the industry.
3M Shows Support of Collision Repair Industry During Pandemic
When reports were first coming from China in early January regarding the coronavirus, Dave Gunderson, vice president of 3M’s Automotive Aftermarket Division (AAD), said the company saw the writing on the wall.
Day Job/Night Job: Living Kidney Donor/Author Educates Children and Parents with Howl the Owl
Written by Ed AttanasioSome people love to donate to their favorite causes and support charities and nonprofit organizations they believe in. But, what would you do if someone needed a kidney?
From the Desk of Mike Anderson: Making the Most of the ‘Parts’ Portion of Your Business
Written by Mike AndersonParts consistently make up 40% of total repair order dollars, so it’s well worth it for shop owners to pay careful attention to the role parts play within their business.
Diving Into the Fascinating World of Fasteners
How many bumper covers, fender liners and plastic shields are currently sitting in the middle of the road in this country?
Dean Fisher Shares Insight About CARSTAR Franchise Model and Predictions About Industry
From the time Dean Fisher was very young, he was a car enthusiast.
WACTAL Welcomes New Executive Director Deb Brunett
Written by Chasidy Rae SiskThe Wisconsin Auto Collision Technicians Association Ltd (WACTAL) is pleased to welcome new Executive Director Deb Brunett.
How CIF Assistance Has Benefited Collision Repair Professionals in Time of Need
When the coronavirus restrictions were first put into place, the Collision Industry Foundation (CIF) recognized the challenges being faced by the industry.
Day Job/Night Job: Collision Writer Launches Fun Art Project in Quarantine, Now Hundreds of People Want His Pet Drawings
Written by Autobody News StaffEd Attanasio started our "Day Job/Night Job" column here at Autobody News in 2017, writing stories about people in the collision repair industry who have amazing sidelines and second careers as musicians, artists, authors, performers---even a technician with a world-class Frisbee dog.
WD-40® Brand Partners with Habitat for Humanity to Create Housing
As part of WD-40 Company’s ongoing effort to create homes for deserving individuals and families, WD-40® Brand donated 50 cents to Habitat for Humanity® for every 12 oz. can of WD-40® Smart Straw® sold at participating Lowe’s Home Improvement stores through April.
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Hundreds of Individuals in the Industry Get Much-Appreciated Help from Foundation
Bryan Kim’s collision and mechanical repair business, like many others, was struggling this spring as the COVID-19 virus and economic shutdown hit the Catonsville, MD, area.
Shops Share More Ideas on How to Get Work In the Door
Shops’ backlog of work dried up this spring, with one national survey of 500 shops finding that even in April, more than three in four could schedule any new work within one week or less.
I-CAR Temporarily Converts Some ‘Live’ Classes to Virtual, Offers Discounts
I-CAR is taking a variety of steps to help the industry at this challenging time, CEO John Van Alstyne said during an online presentation in May.
MSO Embraces Intense Training and Cleaning During Pandemic
At Mike’s Auto Body, their motto during this pandemic is “It’s not a slow time…it’s go time!”