Ford to Introduce Collision Warning System in 2009
The Ford Motor Company will offer radar-based Collision Warning with Brake Support (CWBS) collision-avoidance technology on certain Ford and Lincoln vehicles in 2009, the company announced. CWBS, which is designed to prevent rear-end collisions, uses radar to detect moving vehicles directly ahead and has a brake-assist system to help drivers reach maximum braking sooner. Because
The Big Stuff
There may be less insurer involvement and less overcapacity in the heavy truck collision repair business than there is in the passenger car business, but it has plenty of its own unique challenges.
SceneExchange to Celebrate Anniversary at NACE with “Tattoo You” Contest
In celebration of its first anniversary, SceneExchange will be giving NACE attendees an opportunity to win one of two custom tattoos during its “Tattoo You” contest. Participants who submit their badges for swiping at the SceneExchange booth (N3030) at NACE can win a tattoo of their choice created by a nationally recognized tattoo artist. The
The Joke’s On You at Smiley’s
Jeff Smiley usually has a fake grin on his face as he walks around his shop in New Castle, Ind. But it’s not the typical fake grin worn by someone who’s trying to look happy when he’s really pissed. Rather, it’s a “smile-on-a-stick” prop, one of several hundred gag gifts he has collected over the
The Mighty MIG
A little understanding of MIG welding will help you become your own personal troubleshooter. It will also help you create welds that aren’t just ‘pretty’ but are able to pass a destructive test.
Eliminate the ‘Fear Factor’
A group of your technicians confronts you with a list of demands and threatens to leave if those demands aren’t met. But there’s no need to panic if you’re running a sound business and have a plan to introduce new employees.
Custom-Made Revenue?
The growing demand for custom and restoration work has made it worth looking at by collision repair shops hungry for more profits.
Auction, Raffle for March Taylor Fund Slated for NACE
A silent auction and raffle to support the March Taylor Memorial Fund, which supports training for collision industry technicians, will be held at this year’s NACE, Nov. 4-6 in Las Vegas. The silent auction featuring products from Kent Automotive, Dent Fix Equipment, 3M, Infratech, Car-O-Liner, SATA, Miller and others will be held during the Collision
No Waste Here
DCR Systems, built on over 50 years of family tradition in collision repair, is a lean business that’s onto something big after announcing an exclusive partnership with Toyota. The editors of BodyShop Business visited DCR Systems’ Classic Accident Repair Center in Mentor, Ohio, on August 7, 2008 to talk to DCR Systems President and CEO
Get Stuck on Adhesive Bonding
When used in conjunction with welding, adhesives can provide
a better repair than welding or adhesives alone.
