DataTouch Launches Data Pump Manager for Auto Body Shops
The Data Pump Manager is designed to share only the correct estimate and needed repair information to conduct business with each service provider.
Auto Body Shops: Building a Foundation for the New Year
For the new year, it’s important to conduct a thorough audit of your finances to look for areas of opportunity and things to change.
The BodyShop Business 500: The Longest-Established Body Shops in America
BodyShop Business is compiling a list of the 500 oldest body shops in the U.S.
Financial Planning for Auto Body Shops with Rachel James
Jason Stahl interviews Rachel James of Torque Financial Group, Northwestern Mutual about how important it is for collision repair facilities to educate their technicians on managing their money.
Survey: More Body Shops Being Paid for Seat Belt Inspections
Shops are increasingly billing for — and being paid for — seat belt inspections, according to the latest “Who Pays for What?” survey.
Survey: More Auto Body Shops Using Materials Invoicing
Significantly more body shops now are using an invoicing system to bill for materials — at least some of the time — according to a “Who Pays for What” survey conducted earlier this year.
5 Ways Body Shops Can Cut Costs and Improve Cash Flow in 2023
Everyone knows that running a business can cost a lot of money. But with inflation at a 40-year high, supply chain issues, and a tech staffing shortage, running a body shop has never cost more than it does today. With so much going on, gaps often leave room for error in your business expenses. Whether
Mills Body Shops Acquired by CollisionRight
Started in 1955 by the Mills family, Don Decker Sr. and Jack Vickery purchased the company in 1977 and grew it from a single shop to four collision repair locations.
Dealers and Certified Body Shops: The Great Disconnect
Dealer service managers don’t understand the value of an OEM-certified collision center and certified repair … and the disconnect is getting worse.
Auto Body Shops: Do You Know Your State Laws and Regulations?
It’s good business to know the state rules and regulations that govern your business — yet most body shop owners don’t.
