November, 2011 Archives - BodyShop Business
I Am a Car Nut!

The first thing I get asked at cocktail parties outside of the collision repair industry after telling people what I do for a living is, “Are you a car nut?” When I answer no, I’m invariably met with a gasp…

Thanks, Ron and ASA!

A recap of NACE 2011.

Choosing the Right Masking Tape

Industry changes have had a big impact on masking tapes. A look at the new technology out there should help you with your buying decisions.

Plastic Repair: Be Flexible

More plastic is coming down the line in vehicle construction. If you don’t start repairing plastic in the next five years, your competition surely will.

Girl Power: Perspectives from Three Young Female Techs

These top-performing young women are proving there’s room for more than just boys in the collision repair industry. Meet Haley Krueger, Jessica Anderson and Alley Domar.

Lexus, GM Repair Procedures

Here are some excerpts from current OE repair articles and TSBs found in ALLDATA Collision S3500.

Paint and Materials Sales Tax: a Case for the Status Quo

A case against making paint and materials tax-free for Minnesota body shops.