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Recent Columns
- CIC Committees Tackle Ongoing Shortage of Collision Repair Technicians
- What Role Should a Current Backlog of Work Play in Auto Body Shops’ DRP Decisions?
- Collision Repairers Actually Lament Lack of Insurance Adjusters in Shops
- Massachusetts Auto Body Shops Fight for Better Reimbursement Rates
- Auto Body Shop Veteran Says DRPs Can Be Profitable If Done Right
Gary Ledoux
Gary Ledoux is a freelance writer with 48 years in the automotive industry.
He can be reached at mayorclum@yahoo.com
Gary Ledoux
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.
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 Rise of the Electric Vehicles
The following article contains forward looking statements but do not imply endorsement for investment purposes. Other companies, such as Tesla, have firmly established market share and dominant market positions. ---Ed.
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.
Body Crafters: A COVID-19 Experience
It’s tough enough, even in the best of times, to buy a second shop that needs updating.
Your Online Presence
In last month’s article I discussed how, due to the COVID pandemic and having limited mobility, more people were conducting more business online.
Is Your Shop Ready for A Riot?
We have all heard about the rioting going on across the country. For months, at least a dozen cities have experienced businesses being burned, looted and extensively damaged.
Will Burgeoning E-Commerce Hurt the Collision Repair Industry?
For many months prior to March, the collision repair industry had been preoccupied with ADAS systems and autonomous cars and trucks and their effect on the collision repair business.
In Reverse: The Advent of the Computer Age
In January 1980, BYTE Magazine announced in an editorial "the era of off-the-shelf personal computers has arrived."
OE Certifications Update 2020---Part 2 of 2
Earlier this month on AutobodyNews.com, we began looking at OE shop certification programs, with three shops participating in several different programs for some time, and two consultants involved with many certified shops, fully familiar with the concept and with a broad view of the industry.
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OE Certifications Update 2020---Part 1 of 2
OE collision shop certification has been top-of-mind for the industry for the last 10 years or more.
Honda Posts Additional Corrosion Protection Procedures
American Honda on March 19 announced additional guidelines for proper corrosion protection when repairing Honda and Acura automobiles.
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.
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?
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