Collision Repair: A Lost Art?
Some say the art and craft of collision repair has disappeared and that we’ve become an industry of “parts changers.” But it may just be that the definition of what a “craftsman” is has changed… because the industry has changed.
Repairers Reflect on 2010, Make Predictions for 2011
Nearly everyone in the business world was happy to see 2009 go away after experiencing sales decrease 30 percent on average no matter what business they were in. In a BodyShop Business poll, approximately 63 percent of collision repairers reported some sort of decline in sales. So everyone said the only place business could go
Consumer Lambastes State Farm Over Repair Experience
A Florida man, Kevin Salsbery, recently wrote a letter to Gunder’s Auto Center in Lakeland, Fla., to praise the collision repair facility for its handling of his repair experience but take his insurer, State Farm, to task. Salsbery was rear-ended in a parking lot and decided to take his vehicle to Gunder’s based on a
Assured Performance Co-Op Network names Randy Profeta Vice President of Network Development and Industry Relations
Assured Performance Co-Op Network, the largest network of independently owned collision repair business in North America announced today that it has named Randy Profeta its new vice president of network development and industry relations. Profeta has worked in the automotive and collision repair industry for more than 35 years in both the retail and wholesale
SCRS Encourages Industry Opposition to Proposed NCOIL Model Acts
The Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) has reiterated its previously established opposition to legislative model acts under consideration by the National Conference of Insurance Legislators (NCOIL) Property & Casualty committee. SCRS says it’s encouraging every repair facility and collision repair association to actively contact legislators prior to the upcoming meeting to urge for them
Ford Announces Aftermarket-OEM Crash Test Results at CIC
The ongoing aftermarket-OEM parts debate continued at the Collision Industry Conference (CIC) held Nov. 3 at the SEMA show in Las Vegas, with Ford Motor Company concluding as the result of crash tests it conducted that using aftermarket bumpers can negatively impact airbag deployment. Ford was prompted to conduct the crash tests as the
NCOIL Property and Casualty Insurance Committee to Meet Next Week on Crash Parts Model Legislation
The National Conference of Insurance Legislators (NCOIL) Property and Casualty Insurance Committee meetings commence next Thursday, Nov. 18, at the annual NCOIL meeting to be held in Austin, Texas. Included in the meeting will be the discussion of the proposed Model Act Regarding Motor Vehicle Crash Parts and Repair. The model requires disclosure and consent
Prep for Perfection
Shortcuts and speed only lead to hack paint jobs. Performing the right paint prep procedures from start to finish will help you avoid costly re-dos.
OPINION: Aftermarket Parts Are Here to Stay, So Deal With It!
I believe we can all agree on two things: OEM parts are superior to remanufactured and aftermarket parts, and insurance companies are going to continue to use remanufactured and aftermarket parts as long as they can reap significant cost savings. Knowing these two things, I choose not to expend my energy fighting big insurers head
BUSINESS FEATURE: How Do Customers Choose Your Body Shop?
There are many factors that come into play when it comes time for a consumer to select a collision repair facility. Do an honest assessment of how you compare with other shops, and you’ll be well on your way to knowing whether you stand out or just blend into the background.
