Audit Your Air System
It has been estimated that a simple walk-thru evaluation of a shop’s air system and subsequent tune-up can save as much as 25% on energy and maintenance costs
Clean Abrasive Sheets
The Dust Doctor revolutionizes hand sanding by providing an instant means of cleaning loaded abrasive sheets.
Eliminate “Burn-Through”
The Magna-Spot JO-1050 stud welder kit features low-heat technology for today’s high-strength steels, eliminating “burn-through” common with other models.
Vehicle Ignition Interlock Devices: What You Need to Know
An increasing number of vehicles are being equipped with ignition interlock devices to prevent repeat drunk driving, so it’s smart to have a plan in place if one arrives in your shop.
PPG-Painted ‘Project American Heroes’ Classic Chevelle Auctioned for $250,000
PPG contributed the paint for a newly restored 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle muscle car auctioned off as part of Super Chevy magazine’s "Project American Heroes" fundraising program. The sale of the unique vehicle was conducted by Barrett-Jackson Auctions Saturday, June 26 at the Orange County Fair & Event Center in Costa Mesa, Calif. The winning bid
Groups Testify at Crash Parts Patent Legislation Hearing
The U.S. House of Representatives Judiciary Committee Monday heard from consumer advocates and industry experts on the “Access to Repair Parts Act” (H.R. 3059/S.1368) – legislation that would amend U.S. patent code so that it wouldn’t be an act of design patent infringement to manufacture or distribute alternative repair parts for the purpose of repairing
POINT-COUNTERPOINT: Should Labor Rate Surveys Be Abolished?
YES By Lee Amaradio Jr. A labor rate survey’s intended purpose is to establish a starting point so labor rate negotiations can begin. It’s intended to create a floor to build upon, not create labor rate caps. Today, it’s not serving any purpose other than keeping costs down for insurance companies. The major problem with
LaFontaine Automotive Group Goes Green With PPG Waterborne Refinish System
The LaFontaine Automotive Group, headquartered in Highland, Mich., has announced that it has converted from a solvent-based system to PPG Envirobase High Performance waterborne basecoat for vehicle paint repairs. The transition is part of an overall LaFontaine initiative to sell, service and repair vehicles in an environmentally-friendly way. The company is one of the first
Lithia Body & Paint Converts to Waterborne
Lithia Body & Paint of Medford announced today that it has converted its shop from a solvent-based system to the Glasurit 90 Line waterborne refinish system by BASF – The Chemical Company. Two months prior, the shop was certified as being “Eco-Logical” by the Department of Environmental Quality’s Pollution Prevention Outreach team. Lithia‘s goal is
Antitrust
‘Antitrust’ is spoken of frequently in the collision repair industry but is still often
misunderstood. Here’s a clear definition of what it is and how it relates to insurer- repairer business relations.