CIC: ‘Class A’ Collision Repairer Definition Gets Refresh, Affirmative Vote
After much discussion, members of the Collision Industry Conference (CIC) voted to adopt an updated definition of “Class A” collision repairer during the CIC April meeting in Pittsburgh.
In Challenging Times, Book Explores Why Some Collision Repairers Are ‘Crushing It’
In “The Secrets of America’s Greatest Body Shops,” Dave Luehr explains why now is the best time in history to be in the collision repair industry.
SCRS Board Elects Two New Members, Two Incumbents During Pittsburgh Meeting
With six candidates vying for four board seats, the Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) elected Trace Coccimiglio and Mark Schaech Jr. as new members of the SCRS Board of Directors, and re-elected Amber Alley and Brett Bailey during its April 18 meeting in Pittsburgh.
New SCRS Chairman Kye Yeung Reflects on Humble Beginnings in Collision Repair
Kye Yeung’s parents wanted him to be a doctor or lawyer, but the new SCRS chairman dropped out of college to open a body shop – and never looked back.
CIC: Attorney Erica Eversman Urges Body Shops to Document Everything, Share Best Practices
Sharing information is the key to minimizing liability and maximizing pay for collision repairers, attorney Erica Eversman asserted during an April 18 presentation at the Sheraton Station Square in Pittsburgh.
Injured Driver Sues State Farm, Says Insurer Wasn’t a ‘Good Neighbor’ After Collision
Injured motorist Joseph Broadway sued State Farm and his insurance agent for fraud when State Farm didn’t provide the “good neighbor” treatment he was expecting.
Onslaught of Vehicle Technology Drives Need for Diagnostic Scanning in Collision Repair
During a presentation at Centerline CARSTAR Collision in Strongsville, Ohio, Jake Rodenroth of asTech talked about the changing landscape of collision repair, the ever-growing sophistication of vehicles and the importance of plugging into OEM repair procedures by performing pre- and post-repair diagnostic scans.
NORTHEAST 2017: Highlights from Mike Anderson’s ‘Who Pays for What?’ Survey Results
During his presentation at the 2017 NORTHEAST Automotive Services Show, Anderson discussed the results of the “Who Pays for What?” surveys from 2016 – including a line item that can get you in your DRP’s doghouse.
Mike Anderson Survey: When Body Shops Ask, They Have a Better Chance of Receiving
Mike Anderson launched the “Who Pays for What?” survey to raise awareness of the not-included operations that body shops are performing, and to help shops understand how often other shops get paid for those same procedures.
NORTHEAST 2017: OEMs See Certification as Future of Collision Repair
As vehicles become more complex, OEM certification will play an increasingly important role in the collision repair industry, representatives from Fiat Chrysler, Ford, Honda and Toyota said during a panel discussion at the 2017 NORTHEAST Automotive Services Show.
NORTHEAST 2017: Mike Anderson Teaches Body Shop Owners to Negotiate with Insurers, Get Paid
During the 2017 NORTHEAST Automotive Services Show, Mike Anderson offered a crash course on the art of negotiating with insurers.
NORTHEAST 2017: Collision Repair Certification Has its Rigors, Rewards
Body shop owners who participated in a panel discussion at the 2017 NORTHEAST Automotive Services Show said it’s not easy to become a certified collision repair shop, but it’s worth the effort.