Legislative Lowdown
Federal – The U.S. Department of Justice recently released the final rules for the National Motor Vehicle Title Information System (NMVTIS), created by a 1992 law to prevent title washing. The rules, which were effective April 1, require insurers to report vehicles that have been declared total losses under state law and by their own
Missouri Shop Licensing Legislation Would Be Effective in August
The Missouri Legislature is considering a bill that would create a state board of auto body repair that would license auto body repair facilities and physical damage appraisers. Under the bill’s licensing requirements, repair facilities would be required to: pay a licensing fee of $250 annually; have all required state and federal licenses, permits and
Missouri Shop Licensing Legislation Would Be Effective in August
The Missouri Legislature is considering a bill that would create a state board of auto body repair that would license auto body repair facilities and physical damage appraisers. Under the bill’s licensing requirements, repair facilities would be required to: pay a licensing fee of $250 annually; have all required state and federal licenses, permits and
Confessions of a Hail Chaser
Hail chasers have evolved from an illegitimate group of ragtag hooligans to a new breed of professional PDR technicians. But there are some stories from the early years…
The Consumer-Centric Solution
With DRPs losing favor and shops in desperate search for profitability, creating a consumer-focused business model may be the answer.
Unregistered Ohio Body Shops Busted
The Ohio Board of Motor Vehicle Collision Repair Registration and Attorney General Marc Dann’s office filed injunctions on 23 separate collision repair facilities in late 2007. Each shop is accused of being in violation of Ohio’s collision repair registration laws. In early 2007, the Board was granted injunctions in one county against four illegal repair
PDR for More Profit
For a body shop to remain competitive in today’s market, the best thing you can do is offer clients additional repair options, especially when insurance providers are writing more paintless dent repair (PDR) work. With the help of PDR Coach, learn the techniques of glue pulling, traditional PDR and how to write accurate estimates for
Interchangeable Heads
This air tool has interchangeable heads that spin at 20,000 rpm, “tapping” the backside to the metal at a controllable rate. It can be used for paintless dent repair or body work.
Interchangeable Heads
This air tool has interchangeable heads that spin at 20,000 rpm, “tapping” thebackside to the metal at a controllable rate. It can be used for paintless dent repair or body work. Visit www.youtube.com/watch?v= MXlQj4_Kizo.
Remove Adhesives Easily
The Autotron is a fast, flameless electromagnetic heating system for removal and re-installation of automotive encapsulated glass, SMC panels, adhesively bonded side moldings, pin-striping and graphics. It can also be used for paintless dent repair and the thermal expansion of nuts and bolts.
