Auto Collision and Bodyshop Business News
Retaining Collision Techs: Non-Qualified Benefits

Non-qualified benefits help your company protect itself against the loss of the people who make the most significant contributions.

Giving Back: ROI for your Auto Body Business and Soul

If you can incorporate the spirit of philanthropy into the culture of your company, it will deliver dividends for years to come.

Do You Have a True Team at Your Auto Body Shop?

Are you proud of the team you’re on at work? Would you call it a team? Does it have chemistry?

North Carolina SkillsUSA Winner Prepares for Nationals

After winning the North Carolina State SkillsUSA competition, Fayetteville Technical Community College student James Song is heading to Nationals.

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.

Atlanta I-CAR Committee, CREF Boost Local Collision Schools

Instructor Leroy Goodwin of Paulding County High School was able to develop a strong auto body program in a short time thanks to the Atlanta I-CAR Committee and CREF.

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.

The Perfect Storm: Is It Time for Body Shops to Take Action?

With all the turmoil going on in the collision industry, one repairer believes if shops don’t take a stand now, they’ll never be able to correct the injustices happening right now.

Recruiting for Your Body Shop: Getting the Talent You Want

Businesses today need to be laser-focused on their recruiting practices and constantly refining them to get the kind of employees they want.

OSHA’s Top 10 Safety Violations for 2021

When OSHA inspects workplaces around the country, it keeps data on violations found and tracks the most frequently cited standards. Here are the top violations in 2021.

Pricing & Inflation: Will You Be the Eagle or the Ostrich?

This is not a time to stick your head in the sand and wait until COVID and its effects are gone. That may never happen. This is the time for the brave to take flight.

M&A and Collision: An Opportunity of a Lifetime

An atmosphere of competition, plenty of buyers and the ability to align with a like-minded partner and getting an equitable price has made it an opportune time to sell.