Recent Columns
- VIDEO: Old Greyhound Bus Converted Into Stunning Mobile Home
- Robaina Direct Addresses Considerations for 'Small and Medium Damage Repairs'
- Oldest Body Shops in America: Bistagne Bros Body Shop
- In Reverse: The 1940s – Part 2 – New Products, Higher Speeds
- After the Donation: CA Veteran’s Benevolence Car Helps Her in Time of Need
Columns
VIDEO: Old Greyhound Bus Converted Into Stunning Mobile Home
Written by Loukia Papadopoulos, Interesting Engineering
Some people inherit their dream homes; some buy them, and some build them. Jessie Lipskin chose to design hers by converting a decommissioned 1966 GMC bus.
Robaina Direct Addresses Considerations for 'Small and Medium Damage Repairs'
Written by Stacey Phillips
During a recent Guild 21 podcast sponsored by VeriFacts, Bryan Robaina asked attendees if it’s best to replace parts with new ones during a repair to maintain the vehicle’s OEM / Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) status.
Oldest Body Shops in America: Bistagne Bros Body Shop
Written by Gary LedouxIf any body shop in America can be called the quintessential post-war body shop, it’s Bistagne Bros Body Shop in Glendale, CA.
In Reverse: The 1940s – Part 2 – New Products, Higher Speeds
Written by Gary Ledoux
By 1943, WWII was in full swing. There were no new cars; tires and gasoline were rationed, and the American public wasn’t driving very far ... or bothering to renew their auto insurance.
After the Donation: CA Veteran’s Benevolence Car Helps Her in Time of Need
Written by Ed AttanasioWhen deserving people get cars from body shops, either MSOs or independents, it is always a win-win for the industry and the community.
Reward, Motivate Your Employees Without Breaking the Bank
Written by Ed Attanasio
I interviewed a body shop manager a few years ago who told me that he motivated his people through fear.
VIDEO: This One-Wheeled Electric Motorbike Looks Like Something Out of a Sci-Fi Movie
Written by Jessica Miley, Interesting Engineering
Meet RYNO, an all-electric "micro cycle." Or more specifically, a one-wheeled motorbike. Yes, you heard it right.
Day Job/Night Job: Career Estimator Works for SF Giants in Security
Written by Ed AttanasioWhen George Melendez isn't writing estimates at Regal Collision in Vallejo, CA, he is working as a security specialist for the San Francisco Giants at AT&T Park.
Ask the Auto Body Attorney: The State Farm Case That Never Seems to End
Written by Bruce L. Roistacher, Esq. NY, FL and DC Bar
I am excited to initiate this monthly column that will keep shop owners up-to-date regarding important legal cases, rules and regulations, and new operating procedures that affect our industry.
Uber Files Patent for AI System That Can Tell When Passengers Are Drunk
Written by Jessica Miley, Interesting EngineeringUber has filed a patent for technology that would detect drunk passengers. The patent outlines using machine learning to spot passengers who are behaving ‘abnormally’.
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Retro News: A Decade Ago, a Different National Association Sought to Replace its Executive Director
Written by John Yoswick20 Years Ago in the Collision Repair Industry (August 1998)
VIDEO: Real-Life Transformer Invented by Japanese Engineers
Written by Jessica Miley, Interesting Engineering
Source: J-deite
Japanese engineers have teamed up to create a real-life transformer that can switch between a working car and a giant humanoid robot. The insanely cool prototype is called J-deite RIDE and comes to life, thanks to a collaboration between three separate robotics and machinery companies.
Gigantic Vending Machine for Cars Opens in Gaithersburg, MD
Written by Jeff Clabaugh, WTOPIf you’re an I-270 commuter who’s been curious about the tall glass structure that dominates the skyline at Shady Grove Road, here’s your answer.
The Best Body Shops’ Tips: How To Increase CSI, Encourage Repeat Business and Differentiate Your Shop
Written by Stacey PhillipsDuring a recent webinar, Nick Schoolcraft explored the three most common causes behind unfavorable customer interactions at collision repair facilities. He also shared tactics and tools to help attendees overcome these obstacles to enhance their businesses.