Day 2 at Nagy’s: Pink Floyd and Cupcakes
I was so intent on getting to work on time today that I forgot to eat breakfast. I did have a cup of coffee, though, so that should hold me off for awhile. Strangely, Tammy the Office Manager and I start off the day with a philosophical discussion on life and death and the meaning
Better Body Tools
These cleverly designed tools from Killer Tools will save time and headaches in the shop. First up is the Johnny On The Spot (ART 125), which converts an air drill into a spot weld drill, giving the leverage needed to take out spot welds or drill holes without arm stress. It fits 3/8- or ½-in.
Oregon Shops Rate State Farm Top Insurer; Give Allstate Lowest Grade
Oregon collision repair shops say that State Farm and two smaller Northwest-based auto insurers continue to be among the best at taking care of their customers after an accident, while GEICO, Allstate, Farmers Insurance and Safeco are among the worst. That was the finding of a new survey conducted by the Northwest Automotive Trades Association
New Chair Quinn Talks About His Vision for CIC on Feb. 10 CREW Webcast
The Collision Repair Executive Webcast (CREW) will feature Mike Quinn, the incoming chairman of the Collision Industry Conference (CIC) for 2011-2012. Quinn is also the co-founder of 911 Collision Centers, with locations in Arizona and Nevada. Among Quinn’s goals for CIC are to develop efficiencies in the work product developed by the various committees which
Back to Basics: Damage Analysis
Supplements are a waste of time. We need to learn how to write a complete repair blueprint to reduce supplements and cycle time.
Back to Basics: Damage Analysis
Supplements are a waste of time. We need to learn how to write a complete repair blueprint to reduce supplements and cycle time.
CAPA’s Jack Gillis to Discuss Parts Certification in Next CREW Webcast
The next Collision Repair Executive Webcast (CREW) on Tuesday, December 14 at 11 a.m. Pacific Standard Time will feature Jack Gillis, executive director of the Certified Automotive Parts Association (CAPA), the non-profit organization that sets standards for, and certifies the quality of, replacement automobile body parts. Emphasizing the point that “not all aftermarket parts are
Guide to Adhesives in Collision Repair
All adhesives are not the same. And don’t assume that adhesives are universally recommended for repairs by all the OEMs. These are just some of the sticky subjects I’ll cover based on my experience with these products.
Back to Basics: Body Shop Marketing
The term ‘marketing’ is poorly understood in the collision repair industry, yet it’s the most important activity in a body shop. Here’s the true definition of it and how to maximize its effectiveness.
Auto Paint Supply Company Celebrates 40 Years
Auto Paint Supply Company, the only independent auto paint wholesaler in Central Virginia, is celebrating 40 years this year. Established in 1970 by Jimmy Myers and his father, James Myers, Sr., the mission was to “build a company that would raise the standard of excellence in the automotive paint industry.” “To be successful in this