NACE/CARS to Offer Aluminum Training, Collision Repair Executive Symposium
Revamped and expanded event to take place July 30 through Aug. 2 in Detroit.
Mitchell Makes Predictions for Collision Repair Industry in 2013
Forecasts decrease in recycled parts prices and increases in average cost to repair collision damage and average hourly labor rate.
Collision Repair Data Mining: Is It a Threat to Your Business?
Collision repairers are becoming increasingly concerned that their data is being used in ways they’re unaware of. They also feel it’s being used against them to control market dynamics.
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.
Lincoln Electric Outfits West Coast Customs with Welding Gear and Equipment
The crew at the West Coast Customs (WCC) garage will exclusively use welding equipment and consumables from Lincoln Electric when restyling luxury autos on the Discovery HD Theater network’s TV show, "Inside West Coast Customs." The team at WCC, renowned for their ability to transform vehicles from everyday autos to functional works of art at
CCC Information Services Gauges Effect of Japanese Tragedy on Automotive Market
CCC Information Services, Inc., has released a report written by Lead Industry Analyst Susanna Gotsch discussing the impact of the Japanese tragedy on the automotive claims market: Industry Report: The Impact of the Japan Tragedy on the Auto Claims and Collision Repair Industry The devastating earthquake and subsequent tsunami on March 11 destroyed huge swathes
Buying Welding Equipment for Your Body Shop
With all of the advanced metals being introduced into modern vehicles, repairers need the proper welders to perform repairs to OEM specifications. We take a look at some of the great technology available.
WIN Conference Registration Opened and Key Note Speakers Announced
Registration for the 2011 Women’s Industry Network (WIN) Conference is now open. The conference will be held May 1-3, 2011 at the Westin Gaslamp Quarter in San Diego, Calif., and will feature two keynote speakers: Lauren Fix and Jennifer Sertl. Lauren Fix is a recognized automotive and lifestyle expert. She has been seen on numerous
Ford Announces Aftermarket-OEM Crash Test Results at CIC
The ongoing aftermarket-OEM parts debate continued at the Collision Industry Conference (CIC) held Nov. 3 at the SEMA show in Las Vegas, with Ford Motor Company concluding as the result of crash tests it conducted that using aftermarket bumpers can negatively impact airbag deployment. Ford was prompted to conduct the crash tests as the
Mitchell Adds Interface with Sherwin-Williams FormulaExpress to RepairCenter
Mitchell International, Inc., announced a seamless bi-directional integration between Mitchell RepairCenter and the Sherwin-Williams FormulaExpress online color formula retrieval system. The integration helps collision facility customers save time and reduce errors by eliminating the need for shop personnel to rekey vehicle and repair order information within FormulaExpress. The market-leading FormulaExpress product is part of Sherwin-Williams