OE Certification: Industry Perspective
Collision repairers, association heads and other industry leaders talk about the trend of OE certification and whether or not becoming certified is critical to survival.
AASP-PA Announces Organizational Changes
Jeff Walter, current executive director, will be stepping down and returning to his family business in the private sector.
New Cars Unaffordable in All Major US Cities, Study Finds
A median-income household cannot afford the average-priced new car or light truck in any of the 50 largest cities in the U.S., according to research released by Bankrate.com.
AASP/NJ Sponsors New Jersey SkillsUSA Competition
The Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of New Jersey once again donated funds, as well as time, to the contest in which students compete against each other in collision repair tasks including estimating, bumper repair, welding and adhesives.
Research Finds Autonomous Vehicles Could Add One Trillion More Vehicle Miles Traveled Annually by 2050
Millennials and “baby boomers plus” embracing autonomous vehicles, connectivity and mobility-on-demand could set stage for huge jump in miles driven.
I-CAR Announces Organizational Changes
Staffing moves intended to further the vision and mission of the organization, serving the industry’s growing and evolving need for education, knowledge and related solutions.
1-800EveryRim OEM Wheels Acquires Capital Wheels & Auto Salvage
1-800EveryRim formally took over the 60-year-old company on March 23, 2015.
How Much Should You Pay Yourself?
A good understanding of your P&L statement will allow you to pay yourself properly without hurting your business.
Can You Afford to Expand?
Four prominent multi-shop operators discuss how they have financed their growth and the lessons they have learned along the way.
The Shop: Paul Struhar of Centerline CARSTAR Collision Center
Paul Struhar Owner Centerline CARSTAR Collision Center, Strongsville, Ohio So what’s the story with that giant pike on your office wall? My son caught it on one of our fishing trips when he was 7 years old. Fishing is my favorite hobby – I wish I had more time to do it! Where do you