Auto Body Consolidation Update: What Will 2023 Bring?
The bull market of consolidation is expected to continue in 2023 even amidst high inflation, rising interest rates and other challenges.
The Great Awakening: Collision Repairers Taking a Stand
Many repairers are now taking a stand, realizing they cannot conduct business the way they used to.
CARSTAR Fort Collins: Process Produces Performance
The new facility that CARSTAR Fort Collins moved into was designed with organization and performance in mind.
Are Collision Repairers Their Own Worst Enemy?
It’s always been easy for repairers to see insurers as the bogeyman that causes all of their problems, but insurers are merely taking advantage of repairers’ lack of business knowledge and acumen.
Are You Ready to ROCK in 2023?
Do you know a “rockstar” in the automotive aftermarket? Then it’s time to nominate them as a Vehicle Care RockStar!
BodyShop Business 2022 Executives of the Year
This year’s Single-Shop award winner is Michael Bradshaw of K & M Collision in Hickory, N.C., and the Multi-Shop winner is Matt Ebert of Crash Champions.
Conducting Collision Business: It’s a New Day
The goal is not to declare war against insurers; it is to declare independence for your organization so that you’re able to provide the highest level of service to your true customers.
Don’t Be Quint: Embrace ADAS and Modern Vehicle Equipment
We can avoid a fate similar to Quint’s in the movie Jaws if we embrace ADAS, technology and training.
Welder Woman: Forging a Trail with Fire
Jaime Shewbridge is the first woman to have won the 2020 I-CAR Instructor of the Year award and the 2021 Welding Instructor of the Year award — and she’s not done yet.
It’s Time to Talk About Money with Young Body Techs
It’s time that we as leaders start to educate our young technicians on how to manage, grow and save money.
Boosting the Value of Your Business
If you have more than five years before you plan to exit your business, there are many things you can do to increase its value and decrease your asset gap.
Running a Family Collision Business: Stay in Your Lane
In a family business, it’s important to divide the duties and respect each other’s lanes.
