Hiring: Need Auto Body Technicians to Fill Jobs?
There’s a battle raging in our industry to hire and keep technicians. What is the solution so that every shop has the people they need to operate efficiently and profitably? Part 1 of a 2-part series.
Porsche to Add 1,400 New Jobs to Build First All-Electric Car
Porsche will create at least 1,400 jobs to develop, build and sell the battery-powered Mission E, a rival to Tesla’s Model S, that is due out in 2019.
US Manufacturing Jobs Expected to be Harder to Fill Come 2025
Research notes while manufacturing is generally regarded as a rewarding career with competitive compensation, only 37 percent of parents would encourage their children to pursue a career in this field.
Man Creates Bumper Stickers to Shame Bad Parking Jobs
A Queens, N.Y., resident is creating bumper stickers to call out drivers who can’t park or who park illegally.
Tackle Special Lifting Jobs with ProLine’s Motor City Lift King
The Lift King is perfect for dedicated auto enthusiasts, collision shops, mechanical shops and service professionals looking to expand their capabilities.
Babcox Media Launches AftermarketJobs.com
New automotive aftermarket-specific online job portal offers ability to provide employment listings in collision, distribution, executive, tire and service segments.
New Website Backed by Groupon Founders Allows Body Shops to Bid on Jobs
It’s not a new concept: a website that allows consumers to post photos of damage to their vehicles and take bids from body shops that compete for the job. And some body shops previously balked at the idea because the company wanted a 15 percent cut of the estimate. But Internet entrepreneur Brad Weisberg says
Tips for Metallic Paint Jobs
There will always be metallic colors that are virtually impossible to blend out nicely, and “tracking” will always be a concern. But there are steps painters can take to make these colors as painless as possible.
Big Jobs Done Faster
The new Sharpe Razor pressure-feed guns and 2.5-gallon pressure system get big painting jobs done in less time for HVLP, compliant and conventional painting. Whether painting a car, motor home, truck or bus, the guns provide superior atomization for Class A finishes. With one of the best spray patterns in the industry, the guns have
Snap-on Wraps Up National Welding Month with Hot Products
Snap-on is notching up both gear and tools with a high-powered heat gun, MIG welder and protective jacket designed with welding professionals in mind.
