The Functions of Fasteners
Self-piercing rivets, solid shank rivets, blind rivets, Dacromet bolts and so on. Understanding how these one-time fasteners work and what function they play are vital to producing a quality and safe repair.
Investing in Innovations
New company Prollision Manufacturing was founded by Michael J. Fuchs, inventor and developer of the OEM-approved DC hybrid resistance spot welder/dent puller. The business follows four basic principles: design and manufacture products that customers need and ask for; provide the service and expertise that results in a satisfied customer; deliver these products and services in
STRANGE BUT TRUE: Stolen Mary Statue Is Passenger in Crashed Getaway Car
A statue of the Virgin Mary did not provide divine intervention for a pair of thieves who nabbed the figure from a yard and crashed their car during the getaway. UPI.com reports that over Memorial Day weekend, a Johnson, R.I., man spotted another man grabbing the Mary statue from his front yard, stuffing it into
Automechanika Aftermarket Forum to Feature New Format
Automechanika Frankfurt will once again feature the Automechanika Aftermarket Forum during the show, which takes place Sept. 14-19. However, the forum will have a new format that begins with an official opening ceremony on the first day of the fair and lasts a day longer than in 2008. The spotlight of this additional day will
Editor’s Notes: Let’s Take the Lead
rned it from Noah Rickun of BuyGitomer, Inc., who gave a presentation on sales mastery at the Paint, Body & Equipment Specialists Spring Conference held April 28-29 in Phoenix. But it lets me also chime in on the aftermarket parts controversy stirred up by a demonstration at January’s Collision Industry Conference that gave people the
Front-Desk Fender Bender
Every day, Ashley Hill sits for hours on end behind the wheel of a candy pink ’65 Ford Mustang customized just for her. It’s a tough job, but somebody has to do it. Hill, a receptionist at Brasher’s Auto & Truck Collision in Wood Village, Ore., is one of five shop employees whose desk has
Telematics and the Connected Car is the Topic of May 20 CREW Webcast
The Collision Repair Executive Webcast (CREW) will feature David Ferrick, vice president and general manager insurance market for Cross Country Automotive Services, a pioneer in creating technology enabled service solutions for the auto and insurance industries. The presentation is slated for Thursday, May 20 at 11 a.m. PST. Ferrick will discuss how telematics and the
Executive Interview: Maaco President Talks Marketing, Lean and DRPs
David Lapps has spent more than 35 years with Maaco, using aggressive retail strategies to develop auto painting and body work markets across the U.S. In this Executive Interview, Lapps talks about Maaco’s shift in its marketing message, its process improvement and its aggressive growth strategy in the collision repair market.
Comparing Computerized Measuring Systems
Pilots flying in dense fog have to rely on their instruments to make safe landings. Can you do the equivalent of an instrument landing when repairing a vehicle? Only if you can determine the dimensional accuracy of a structural frame…by using a computerized measuring system
Your Guide to Body Shop Safety
Creating a culture of safety in your body shop can increase productivity, make your employees happier and keep you out of trouble. So what are you waiting for?
