Estimating: Insurers vs. Repairers
The repairer is the expert, and they should be the ones who determine what damages have occurred as well as the best method for a proper repair.
Inventory Management: Clips, Fasteners and Paint and Materials
Those pesky clips and fasteners are typically less than 1% of the total RO dollars but are absolutely an essential part of a correct and timely repair.
When Should You Turn Down a Job?
Believe it or not, there are times when you should refuse a job in order to avoid potential liabilities and a loss in profit.
COVID-19: Opportunities When Miles Driven Goes Back Up
Your web presence overall must be ready to seize the opportunities that will come after COVID-19.
PPP Loan Forgiveness: Increase Compensation Levels to Qualify?
A shop may need to give out raises or increase benefits to fully qualify for forgiveness of the SBA PPP loan.
Electronics and COVID-19: Taking Advantage
Has COVID-19 created more downtime at your shop? What percentage of vehicles leave your shop missing electronic procedures? You can now use that time to lower that number.
PPE and COVID-19
With COVID-19 bringing a heightened sense of self-protection to the forefront, now is the time to reinforce the importance of PPE in the body shop.
Working During COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has allowed many collision repair facilities to push the reset button and improve their businesses.
Don’t Be Afraid to Ask OSHA for Help
OSHA’s On-Site Consultation Program offers no-cost and confidential occupational safety and health services all across the country.
Managing Your Cycle Time
If you’re looking to improve your operations, look first at your cycle time.
Auto Glass: Adding Value to Your Body Shop
With the auto glass business model changing, there are more advantages to body shops adding glass service or actively marketing it.
The Tech Shortage: Understanding Young People’s Career Choices
WIN and BodyShop Business partnered on an exclusive, first-of-its-kind survey to try to get to the root of young people’s feelings about a career in collision.
