Use Vine to Market Your Body Shop
Twitter’s new Vine app creates short, looping videos that you can use to reach and retain customers.
Nationwide Labor Rate Survey Now Available Online
Body shops can now conduct their own labor rate surveys at www.variableratesystem.com.
Martin Senour Releases Second Quarter 2013 Training Schedule
The Martin Senour Company has announced its second quarter training schedule, with courses running from April 11 through June 28, 2013. Training courses emphasize painter certification and maximizing shop profits, and will be held at Martin Senour training facilities nationwide. Martin Senour training sessions are designed to help shop owners, managers and technicians better execute
Toyota of Orlando Receives 2012 Toyota Certified Collision Center Triple Crown Award
A special recognition dinner is planned for March 19, in Orlando, Fla., to honor Toyota of Orlando as the recipient of the 2012 Toyota Certified Collision Center Triple Crown Award. Toyota of Orlando was the top-performing dealer from its sales group of 190 Toyota Certified Collision Center (TCCC) dealers nationwide. The award will be presented
Gullo Toyota Named 2012 Toyota Certified Collision Center Triple Crown Winner
Gullo Toyota of Conroe, Texas, has been named the 2012 Toyota Certified Collision Center Triple Crown winner, Group 1. This national award, previously called “Toyota Collision Center of the Year,” is based on a 12-month measurement of customer satisfaction, growth, individual manager, estimator and technician certification, along with benchmark achievements. Nationally, there are almost
CAPA Crash Testing Requirements Address Industry Concerns About Aftermarket Part Safety
Non-profit organization says CAPA 501 Bumper Parts Standard based on true and comparative testing of aftermarket part to OEM counterpart.
Global Collision Opens Ninth Location
Colorado-based multi-shop operation acquires Platinum Collision of Castle Rock.
AAIA and ASE Announce 2013 World Class Technicians
Of the more than 775,000 automotive technicians working in the United States, 30 outstanding individuals have qualified for the prestigious 2013 World Class Technician Award. The Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA) and National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) work together to recognize these professional technicians who have tested and obtained ASE certification in 22
Lexus of Pembroke Pines Named 2012 Lexus Certified Collision Center of the Year
Award based on yearlong measurement of customer satisfaction, sales growth, employee certification, among other criteria.
Executive Interview: Axalta Coating Systems
Top executives at Axalta Coating Systems (formerly DuPont Performance Coatings) discuss their name change, global strategy and predictions for the collision repair industry.