A Shot of Enthusiasm
It’s easy to be pessimistic about this industry when you hear first and second generation shop owners tell you that, instead of proudly handing over the business to their kids, they’re going to tell them to run as fast as they can in the opposite direction. But I’ve got an easy cure for the doldrums,
Audatex Examines the Impact of Lightweight Carbon Fiber on Next-Generation Vehicle Construction
Audatex North America, Inc. has released its summer 2010 industry trends publication, Audatex Directions. This issue’s cover story examines the future of carbon fiber and its potential impact on global automotive insurance and collision repair practices. As demand for increased fuel efficiency requires advances in the use of lightweight materials in vehicle design, carbon fiber
July 21 I-CAR Curriculum Announcement to Be Webcast on CollisionHub.com
To maximize industry involvement, I-CAR and CollisionHub.com have agreed to air I-CAR’s introduction of its new, role-based curriculum and recognition program on July 21 via Collision Hub’s webcasting capability. The event will be aired live on CollisionHub.com and will remain available in the Collision Hub TV Archives. Kristen Felder, CEO of CollisionHub.com, noted that “this
Debate: Do Dealership Body Shops Perform the Lowest Quality Repairs? No.
Bob Flanigan, manager, O’Daniel Motor Sales Body Shop, Ft. Wayne, Ind., argues that dealership shops perform quality repairs.
Debate: Do Dealership Body Shops Perform the Lowest Quality Repairs? Yes.
Danny Wyatt, owner, Collision Service Investigators, Salisbury, N.C., argues that dealership shops perform the worst repairs.
How to Retrofit a Spraybooth for Waterborne
“Makeover” shows are all the rage on TV today, but none concentrate on making over spraybooths for waterborne/low-VOC basecoats. So what do you need to do to restyle your booth? Listen up and your booth could become the height of fashion…and efficiency.
SHOP SPOTLIGHT: Shop’s Business Grows Despite Down Economy
Kumler Collision & Automotive owner Dean DeRolph says satisfied employees lead to satisfied customers.
Sherwin-Williams A-Plus Network Names Top Collision Repair Facilities
Recently, Sherwin-Williams announced the recipients of its annual A-Plus Network Vision Group Collision Centers of the Year. The A-Plus Network is a value-added program providing business services to Sherwin-Williams customers. The honorees are: • Vision Group 1, Jim Hill of Master Tech Collision in Bear, Del. • Vision Group 2, Barry Burkholder of Barry’s Paint
Hollander Launches e-Link Solution for Automotive Recyclers in Conjunction with eBay Motors
Hollander, a Solera company and supplier of business solutions for automotive recyclers, announced the launch of Hollander e-Link, an advanced e-commerce solution developed in collaboration with eBay Motors for the automotive recycling industry. The exclusive agreement signed last year provides consumers access to the largest inventory of recycled parts and accessories on the Web. Hollander
SCRS Industry Awards Recognize Collision Repairer Service and Achievement
The Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) held its corporate awards dinner on April 13 at the Crowne Plaza Ravinia in Atlanta, Ga. The focus of this annual event is to celebrate and thank the corporate members that enable SCRS to maintain and increase its level of service to its direct and affiliate members, to