BodyShop Business
Back Issues   May 2010
How to Sell Your Body Shop
How to Sell Your Body Shop

So you're thinking about selling your shop. Times are tough, and you've had just about enough of this crazy industry. How much is your business worth? How can you maximize its value? Read on and perhaps your retirement can be that much rosier.


Tools You Need for Thorough Automotive Inspections
Tools You Need for Thorough Automotive Inspections

Tools for the automotive inspection profession can vary from a basic flashlight and mirror to high-tech, state-of-the-art equipment. Here's how they work and what they can reveal.


PUBLISHER'S PERSPECTIVE: Fueling the Next Generation
PUBLISHER'S PERSPECTIVE: Fueling the Next Generation

Last week when I returned home from a trip to the West Coast, my mind drifted to one of my most difficult tasks: what to write about in my column this month. I know it sounds simple, but for me, it’s fairly difficult to choose an appropriate t


Creating a Culture of Continuous Improvement
Creating a Culture of Continuous Improvement

The concern about creating a kaizen culture is always the same: "I don't think my people will tolerate this level of change." But failed change usually results from failed management, not people's unwillingness to change. Create a culture they can th...


Power Window, Moon Roof  Initialization on '09 Toyota 4Runner
Power Window, Moon Roof Initialization on '09 Toyota 4Runner

Electronic vehicle systems have made vehicles more comfortable and convenient to drive. They’ve also increased vehicle safety immeasurably. In your shop, however, they make complex repairs even more complex. Every vehicle has d


EDITOR'S NOTES: Same Old, Same Old

I attended a recent Collision Industry Conference (CIC) and heard this: “We have all the people we need in this room to get something done without turning to politicians.” The person obviously believes that legislation doesn’t al


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