Does Process Improvement Really Work in the Auto Body Shop?
The question is not, “Do process improvement methodologies work in collision repair facilities?”
It’s, “Why don’t they work more often?”
Meet the Auto Body Instructor: Kevin Lester
Kevin Lester’s excitement for his collision repair and automotive refinishing program at Gaithersburg High School is contagious.
Sticker Shock at the SEMA Show
This year’s SEMA Show held a new surprise for me — a secret drop-off at our booth in the form of a mysterious sticker.
Keys To Making 2023 A Huge Success For Your Auto Body Shop
Stopping daily work to work “on” your business instead of “in” your business is essential in order to deliver change in the new year.
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.
