June 2019 Archives - BodyShop Business
Distracted Driving: A Plague We Need to Help Prevent

Distracted driving, which has become a plague, presents a great opportunity to market your business and help prevent accidents.

Creating Consistency in Your Multi-Shop Operation

You built a successful collision repair business and then decided to expand to additional locations. Sounds simple, right? But replicating that consistent performance and successful business isn’t as easy as it sounds.

Proper Welders for Corrosion Protection

A major problem facing all shops today is the corrosion protection of a vehicle, particularly the corrosion arising from welding and in seams of panels welded together during the repair.

Why You Should Support the Women’s Industry Network

Associations like WIN are essential to the collision repair industry to develop and connect the women we work with every day.

Don’t Believe the Autonomous Vehicle Hype

It’s still the case that nothing beats the human brain when it comes to processing the gazillion scenarios that present themselves while driving.

Know the Laws that Govern Your Auto Body Business

As a business owner or manager in any industry, the first thing you should be aware of are the laws that govern your company and the possible penalties for violating those laws.

How to Re-sell on Delivery

A thoughtful re-sell on the repair is the perfect opportunity to tell Mrs. Smith what you did to make her vehicle whole. By setting her expectations in the office and explaining the repairs in a proud and positive manner at the car door, the shop can increase her initial satisfaction by as much as 40%.

OSHA’s Top Safety Violations of 2018

Check out OSHA’s list of its most frequent violations, then take a walk around your shop. If an OSHA inspector comes by, are you ready to pay?

Is It Legal to Use Images You Don’t Own Online?

You can pay for images on a website now, upfront prior to using them, or really pay for them later when you get caught violating copyright law – which can be really expensive.