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Stacey Phillips
Stacey Phillips is a freelance writer for the automotive industry based in Southern California. She has 20 years of experience as an editor including writing in a number of businesses and fields.
She can be reached at sphillips.autobodynews@gmail.com.
Techs of the Future: The Importance of Having a Broad Understanding of Vehicle Technology
Up until recently, it was common practice for technicians to plug in a dongle to the OBDII---onboard diagnostics---port to diagnose a vehicle.
Techs of the Future: Preparing & Training the Agents of Change in Future Technology
A few years ago, when people talked about connected vehicles and self-driving, Elaina Farnsworth said it was perceived as a computer-based industry.
Toby Chess Says SOPs, Industry Training & Networking are Key to Body Shops’ Future Success
Several weeks ago, a local body shop owner asked Toby Chess to help set up a welder to repair an aluminum deck lid on a Mercedes-Benz.
Techs of the Future: The Importance of Creating Lifelong Learners and Implementing Hands-on Efficiency Training
Author's note: Over a year ago, Jeff Smith, a collision repair instructor at the Northeast Arkansas Career and Technical Center, reached out to me about the overwhelming shortage of technicians. As a result of our conversation, I initiated a new column for Autobody News, "Solving the Tech Shortage," which has since received an award.
SCRS Open Board Meeting Presentations Focus on GM ADAS Document, Data Privacy & Blueprint Optimization Tool
The collision repair industry recently had the opportunity to attend the Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) open board meeting, held virtually in July.
Industry Veterans Erick and Shelly Bickett Share Insight About Collision Industry
When industry veteran Erick Bickett was growing up, he aspired to be an airline pilot like his dad. He realized that a 9-to-5 job wasn’t for him.
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.
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.
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.
Industry Leaders Share Insight About Future of Industry During 3M ‘Shop Talk’ Panel Discussion
With a significant reduction in vehicle miles traveled since stay-at-home orders went into effect, collision repair shops across the country have felt the impact of fewer accidents.
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Sherwin-Williams Ecolean University Announces Free Virtual Courses to Support Industry During COVID-19
When the COVID-19 situation was first becoming more prevalent in the U.S., Sherwin-Williams realized the importance of offering educational content to the industry.
Professional Restorers Share Expertise on ‘Disinfecting’ Vehicles During SCRS Webinar
Until recently, body shop customers typically brought in relatively clean cars for repair.
David Roberts of FOCUS Advisors Shares Impact of Driven Brands Purchase of Fix Auto USA & Auto Center Auto Body
With Driven Brands' purchase of Fix Auto USA and Auto Center Auto Body on April 21, the collision repair industry is experiencing another shift in landscape during a time of accelerating consolidations.
Owner of CARSTAR Allstar Collision in CA Named 2019 Citizen of the Year
Dean Seif, owner of CARSTAR Allstar Collision in Corona, CA, was named the 2019 Citizen of the Year by the CORONA Chamber of Commerce.