The Value of New Automotive Electronics
Studies done by government and insurance industry entities indicate that advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) have reduced severity in crashes, so you can expect more vehicles to feature this equipment as new models roll out.
Addressing Marijuana in Your Auto Body Shop Drug Policy
I was at an industry meeting a few weeks ago and someone asked me what we’re doing to change our workplace policy on drugs now that the marijuana laws are changing. I just can’t keep track of what’s right and what’s wrong these days. So what’s the right policy?
Using Twitter to Gain New Customers for your Auto Body Shop
Twitter requires the most work of any social media platform if you really want to do it right, but now you can enter the Twitter Zone and tweet directly to people who need your services. How?
Reviewing Auto Body Safety Basics
Under the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, employers are responsible for providing safe and healthy workplaces for their employees. Are you making safety a priority and covering all the bases in your shop?
20 Groups: The Value of Sharing Information with your Auto Body Shop Peers
I contend that no one knows more about your collision repair business than other collision shop owners, so sharing how your shop does things such as teardown or aluminum repair or parts check-in is super helpful.
Rolling Out the Red Carpet
Last month, I had the pleasure of attending the second annual Collision Industry Red Carpet Awards Breakfast and honoring BodyShop Business’ Executives of the Year for 2018.
It’s Going to Be a Great Ride!
This year coming into the SEMA Show, my schedule changed a little bit, to say the least. I knew I would be experiencing a new market on a whole new level, but I didn’t know it was going to be this drastic.
Why Can’t We Get Paid Mechanical Rates for Mechanical Operations?
What can we as technicians do to get paid for mechanical operations included in body operations? We seem to be at the mercy of collision programs influenced by insurance companies.
