Mercedes-Benz Dealership Files Countersuit Against Auto Body Owner Gregory Coccaro for Defamation
Celebrity Auto of Westchester – doing business as Mercedes-Benz of Goldens Bridge – has filed a countersuit against North State Custom, alleging defamation, abuse of process “and other claims arising out of the false statements” that the body shop made against the dealership in Coccaro’s lawsuit.
CARSTAR All Line Builds Business, Relationships Through Partnership with Local Honda Dealership
For CARSTAR All Line of Bolingbrook, Ill., a Honda ProFirst-certified facility, maintaining strong relationships with local Honda dealers is essential to its business.
Babcox Media Acquires Dealership-Focused AutoSuccess Magazine
Babcox Media, the parent company of BodyShop Business, announced that it has acquired AutoSuccess magazine and its digital properties, effective March 31.
Fred Beans Family of Dealerships Opens Fifth CARSTAR
New location in Flemington, N.J., increases the company’s reach throughout the region, including CARSTAR Fred Beans and CARSTAR McCafferty facilities.
What Steps Can I Take to Resurrect a Dealership Body Shop?
Which came first, the chicken or the egg? In raising a dealership body shop from the dead, what should I do first, fix the shop or market the business? The dealer does not want to spend any money until we make some money, and we can’t make any until we spend some. Where do we start?
A Dealership Body Shop Manager’s Woes
I often have former dealership body shop managers in my educational programs. Recently, I had three current dealer shop mangers in my audience for two days. I have an opinion (no way!) on why less than 40 percent of new car dealers have a body shop. Part of my explanation includes a couple of illustrative
Green Garage Challenge to Hold Webinar on How EPA Educates Green Dealerships
Lauren Bailey, manager of regulatory initiatives for NADA, will discuss how dealers can earn an ENERGY STAR designation.
Dealership Body Shops Growing Again, Says Crain’s Detroit Business
Percentage of dealerships with body shops grew to 36 percent in 2013 from 34 percent in 2012.
Relocated Wisconsin KIA Dealership Will Feature State-of-the-Art Body Shop
Russ Darrow KIA of Appleton, Wisc., announced that it has moved to a new location and renovated its facility, which includes an in-house collision repair shop. The body shop will feature a heated downdraft paint booth, prep stations and Dupont waterborne paint. It will be capable of repairing up to 10 vehicles at once, and
Allstate to Open Full-Service Agent Offices at Auto Dealerships
Allstate has announced that auto dealers will now have the opportunity to open full-service Allstate agencies inside their dealerships.