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Should Collision Repairers Unionize?

Some say that unions could be the solution to low wages and other issues in the collision repair industry. Others say unions would make those problems worse in a "careful what you wish for" scenario.

5/14/2012 By Charlie Barone

Collision Repair Industry Changing at the Speed of Light

Editor Jason Stahl touches on his visit to the PPG MVP Conference in Phoenix, Ariz., where speakers addressed the need to react quickly to a changing world.

5/9/2012 6:48:00 PM By Jason Stahl

Watch Your Collision Repair Shop Data

Publisher Scott Shriber notes that lots of industry data is flying around and being looked at today, and everyone needs to keep a watchful eye on this issue.

5/9/2012 By Scott Shriber

Green Shop: Why Can't We Recycle All Parts of a Car?

Why can't we recycle all parts of a car? Germany recycles almost everything it produces. In other countries, people pick dumps for plastic and are paid.

4/5/2012 By Mel Hunke

Calculating Vacation Pay for Employees with Commission-Based Pay

How do you calculate vacation pay for techs and painters who work on commission?

3/12/2012 By Hank Nunn

Managed Collision Repair

Editor Jason Stahl gives a recap of tips for reducing cycle time through improved shop management gleaned from his trip to the Sherwin-Williams A-Plus Network Vision Group in Phoenix.

3/9/2012 By Jason Stahl

Failure to Train Techs Could Lead to Heavy Consequences

In the February issue of BodyShop Business, Editor Jason Stahl discusses a recent $22.8 million court verdict over a faulty tire repair that got him wondering if similar lawsuits are on the horizon for the collision repair in...

2/3/2012 By Jason Stahl

Prepare Your Business for the Future

Ask yourself, "Am I ready for all this? Am I trained? Do I have the right equipment?"

1/13/2012 11:53:00 AM By Scott Shriber

Here's to You, Mike

Earlier this month, I had the opportunity to attend the 2011 National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Technician Recognition Awards celebration.

12/8/2011 10:29:36 AM By Scott Shriber

Girl Power

These top-performing young women are proving there's room for more than just boys in the collision repair industry. Meet Haley Krueger, Jessica Anderson and Alley Domar.

10/27/2011 By Jason Stahl

Bridging the Generation Gap in Your Body Shop

Young techs and old techs can sometimes seem a world apart. But there are ways you can relate to them and motivate them and make everyone, whether Baby Boomers, Gen X-ers or Gen Y-ers, feel valued.

9/30/2011 10:38:49 AM By Matt Heidick

Should I Be an MSO?

I tried opening a second shop more than 20 years ago and failed, but I learned a lot from that failure and am a better businessman today for it. With the MSO model taking off, I'm looking once again at adding another store.

9/30/2011 By Lee Amaradio Jr

Trade Show Takeaways: Applying What You've Learned Back Home

It’s trade show season, and we all know what that means: an overwhelming amount of education coming your away. It’s a good thing to learn, but your learning may be kept to a minimum unless you have a game plan i...

9/29/2011 4:42:38 PM By Jason Stahl

Don’t Get Caught in the Trap!

Avoiding the "me too" syndrome that can drag you down in a tough economy.

9/29/2011 4:39:49 PM By Scott Shriber

What’s a Crankshaft Position Sensor?

Back in 1979, I remember attending a Ford training class on the much-awaited EEC III computer system. It was the replacement for EEC II and was loaded with new features including the ability to mate up to the new AOD transmis...

9/14/2011 2:15:08 PM By Scott Shriber

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