Recent Columns
- NABC Leadership Shares 2021 Outlook
- From the Desk of Mike Anderson: Two-Way Dialogue a Good Way to ‘Maintain’ Employees
- Employer/Employee Relationships Must Adapt to Uncertain Times
- I-CAR Enhances Curriculum for 2021 to Meet Future Industry Needs
- Mid-Sized MSOs Talk About Growth Strategies, Views of OEM Certifications
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The new year has arrived in full force, and though many of 2020’s challenges have not yet been completely eradicated, progress occurs daily.
From the Desk of Mike Anderson: Two-Way Dialogue a Good Way to ‘Maintain’ Employees
Written by Mike Anderson
Just as regular maintenance of your shop’s equipment and facility is critical to keep it functioning well, “maintenance” of your employees is just as important.
Employer/Employee Relationships Must Adapt to Uncertain Times
Whether it’s a small shop with two employees or an MSO employing hundreds of people, the pandemic has radically changed employee/employer relationships in many ways with strong leadership now more important than ever.
I-CAR Enhances Curriculum for 2021 to Meet Future Industry Needs
With the rapid changes taking place in vehicle technology, training is an important investment that will help every business thrive, according to John Van Alstyne, CEO of I-CAR (Inter-Industry Conference of Auto Collision Repair).
Mid-Sized MSOs Talk About Growth Strategies, Views of OEM Certifications
Mid-sized multi-shop operators (MSOs) recently offered their views on automaker certifications, ADAS challenges, growth perspectives and other topics.
Day Job/Night Job: Tim Morgan Rescues Pits and Pursues Politics
Written by Ed Attanasio
My father used to tell me there are two types of people in the world---drivers and passengers, participants and observers, those who do and those who don’t. Some folks lead naturally and others are more than content to watch from the sidelines.
The Rise of the Electric Vehicles
“Today, electric vehicles are a disruption in the collision repair world. But it won’t be long before they are mainstream… and the collision repair industry has to be ready,” said Frank Terlep, recognized industry leader and founder and CEO of Auto Techcelerators.
Shop Strategies, COVID Edition: Collision Repair Owner and Entrepreneur Develops Technology Claims Solution for Industry
Written by Stacey Phillips
Bill Park, co-founder and board member of Spartan Ventures, said his background is rooted in the auto body repair trade.
Collision Repair Industry Associations Make 2021 New Year's Resolutions
Written by Chasidy Rae Sisk
On New Year’s Eve, people typically enjoy reflecting on the ending year, but 2020 has been a little chaotic, to say the least.
Private’s Equity’s Influence on Consolidation Predicted to Continue Amidst COVID-19 Disruption, Structural Change
During the MSO Symposium in November, Vincent Romans, managing partner of The Romans Group, presented a macro-level view of the evolving U.S. collision repair industry.
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In Reverse: The ‘80s---Foreign Cars and Other Changes
As the 1980s dawned, the collision repair industry began to see some profound changes, and some shops tried their darndest to keep things the same as they had always been.
Driving Has Largely Rebounded, but Traffic Congestion, Resulting Claims Have Not
Susanna Gotsch says drivers are back out on the roads, but changes in driving patterns are still more adversely impacting the number of claims and shop repair orders.
Day Job/Night Job: Metal and Creativity Collide at CRASH Jewelry
Written by Ed AttanasioWhen your average metal technician looks at a damaged bumper, hood, door or quarter panel, their first instinct is to try and fix it.
Collision Repair Teacher Sets Students Up for Career Success
Collision repair instructor Lonnie Higey at Lorain County Joint Vocational School in Oberlin, OH, has a program focused on career employment and hands-on engagement while making things fun.