Three Stores Named CARSTAR Collision Centers of the Year by Esurance
During the recent CARSTAR annual conference in Denver, Esurance recognized three of the top CARSTAR facilities, naming them "CARSTAR Collision Centers of the Year.” CARSTAR CEO Dick Cross, President Dan Bailey and Insurance Senior Vice President Dan Young honored representatives from each winning store during the annual awards ceremony. Jon Stephens, Don Finley and Scott
CARSTAR Names National Award Winners at Annual Conference
At CARSTAR’s annual awards ceremony held Sunday night at the Downtown Sheraton in Denver, CARSTAR CEO Dick Cross and President Dan Bailey toasted each winner on stage and presented their award. The ceremony was part of CARSTAR’s annual conference, which is celebrating the company’s 20th anniversary this year. In the category for overall operations, technical
CARSTAR CEO Says Recession is Opportunity to Strengthen Business
In his opening address to the CARSTAR Annual Conference in Denver, Colo., Monday morning, Chairman and CEO Dick Cross told nearly 300 franchisees to keep their resolve strong and to focus on their businesses to ensure long-term growth and success once the recession has passed. "Yes, we are enduring better than anyone else through a
TV Report Questions Colorado DOI’s Enforcement of Steering Law
In a special report aired recently on ABC 7 News in Denver, Call7 Investigators questioned the Colorado Division of Insurance’s (DOI) alleged lack of enforcement of the state’s steering law. According to the report, 50 complaints have been filed by consumers against insurance companies yet the DOI has not issued a single penalty or punishment.
Auto Dealerships Suffered Largest Decline In 18 Years In 2008
A record number of automotive dealerships closed in the United States during 2008, and Detroit Three dealerships took the biggest hit, research and analysis firm Urban Science reported. The company’s Franchise Activity Report showed that the nationwide dealership count for 2008 fell by 881, or 4.2 percent, to 20,084 last year. The decline was the
ABRA Opens 95th Repair Center
Minneapolis-based ABRA Auto Body & Glass has opened a new repair center in the Cherry Creek area of Denver, Colo. ABRA now operates 95 repair centers in eleven states. The Cherry Creek repair center is in a freestanding building and was formerly operated by Emich Volkswagen. The facility will be extensively remodeled and upgraded within
ABRA Auto Body & Glass Adds Colorado Springs Repair Center
Minneapolis, Minn.-based ABRA Auto Body & Glass announced the opening of its second repair center in Colorado Springs, Colo. The newly constructed ABRA-Colorado Springs North, located at 5750 East Woodmen Road, brings the total number of ABRA repair centers to 93 in 11 states. When fully staffed, ABRA-Colorado Springs North will employ 15 full-time employees.
Collision on Wheels Signs Agreement With CCC Information Services Inc.
Warren, Mich.-based Collision on Wheels has signed a multi-year agreement with CCC Information Services Inc. Collision on Wheels is a mobile auto repair company that conducts dent repairs, painting and parts replacement at the homes and workplaces of customers. The agreement includes CCC Pathways Basic Plus Collision Estimating with an accounting interface and CCC’s Auto
Supplier Web Directory
The BodyShop Business Quick Reference Guide is a “Yellow Pages” for companies with a Web presence that offer products and services specifically designed for the collision repair industry. The directory is broken into two parts: 1. Products by Category 2. Alphabetical Company Listing Click HERE to download the PDF. Alphabetical Company Listing: 1-800EveryRim: www.1-800everyrim.com
Ditch Your One-Dimensional Ways: Diversification
Only selling collision repair service these days? Diversification is the answer
to getting your profits back and making your business worth owning.