Washington Collision Shop Group Awards Jobber with ‘Simply the Best’ Award
DuAnne Nestegard and the employees of Wesco Autobody Supply received the Collision Automotive Repair Services, Inc. (CARS) "Simply the Best" Award Aug. 18 at their corporate headquarters in Mountlake Terrace, Wash. The award recognizes jobbers who have gone beyond their normal day-to-day operations to become a leader in their field in terms of customer service.
Mitchell International and I-CAR Ed. Foundation Distribute Software to Schools
The I-CAR Education Foundation has announced a new program for collision career and technical schools and colleges. Starting this fall, all secondary and post-secondary technical schools and colleges that have a collision repair program will be invited to complete a “Collision Repair School Solutions” survey. The Education Foundation will use the results to track general
NAPA Paint & Supply-Martin Senour Announced as SCRS Corporate Member
NAPA Paint & Supply-Martin Senour, since 1925 a distributor of parts, refinishing products, tools and equipment to the automotive service industries, is the most recent corporate member announced by the Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS). Though most closely identified with the automotive parts portion of their business, NAPA’s role as a supplier of Martin
1-800 Radiator & A/C to Participate in NABC’s Recycled Rides Program
The National Auto Body Council (NABC) has announced that 1‐800 Radiator & A/C has agreed to provide free of charge all the engine cooling parts needed to correctly repair the vehicles that are part of the program. “The donations from 1‐800 Radiator & A/C will help participating shops save on the materials they must
Web Presence Management: Optimize Your Website
Consumers who need collision repair services are now almost exclusively searching for body shops online. So does your shop rank high in their search results? If not, you need search engine optimization (SEO).
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,
Speed Up Photo Documentation
RepairCenter FastPhoto Manager, a fully integrated module of the Mitchell RepairCenter shop workspace, automates the process of capturing, sorting and accessing collision-related photos, providing significant time savings. Wireless technology makes it quick and easy to shoot photos of vehicle damage and automatically link them to the correct repair order or estimate. Increased documentation helps improve
Organize Clips and Fasteners
PDQ offers “simply the best” way to store and organize clips and fasteners. A storage rack is free with the purchase of 36 boxes. PDQ’s Starter System contains all the popular plastic retainers, bolts, screws and more (1,705 pieces for $357.06), or systems can be customized. Call (800) 434-5141 or visit online.
Cure at Room Temperature
The IP Process Refinish System with Air-Dry Technology from The Martin Senour Company removes the need for baking for a fast cure time and same-day repairs. Air-Dry allows for curing at ambient (70-75°F) room temperatures. The IP Process uses high-quality primers, basecoats and urethane clearcoats that produce high quality finishes. Because baking isn’t required, any
I-CAR Bringing Technology Showcase and Professional Development Event to ASRW
I-CAR will return to Automotive Service Repair Week (ASRW) this year and offer an extended training schedule, including the premiere of an all-new I-CAR course, along with events on the show floor throughout the week and interactive sessions with I-CAR experts. ASRW includes the International Autobody Congress & Exposition (NACE), the Congress of Automotive Repair