Buy and Sell Parts
Autobodyextras.com gives you a place to buy and sell parts without the hassles of time-consuming auctions. It offers you convenient ad management and a user- friendly part search that allows you to do what you do best – run your business. Sign up today for a 60-day free trial..
Simplify Your Operation
Mitchell management systems simplify the process of operating a collision repair facility by helping to manage all aspects of a shop’s operations, from administration to accounting. Employing industry best practices, they provide managers with the insight they need to fine-tune a shop into a profitable business. Call (866) 655-2544.
Plan for Success
A football team wouldn’t walk on the field without a game plan. Why would you run your shop without a business plan?
No Magic Here
I’ve said it once and I’ll say it again: There’s no one magic answer to how to ‘do’ lean, and no right way to do anything. Start by understanding what you need to improve and the rest will follow.
Equipment Needed for Waterborne Conversion
Transitioning to waterborne basecoats will require obtaining new equipment and retrofitting some existing equipment. Are you prepared? Part 2 of a three-part series on waterborne paint.
Mercedes-Benz Approves PPG Brands for All Repairs
Daimler AG, manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, has approved PPG’s Global Refinish System, including its Envirobase High Performance waterborne basecoat, for repair in North America of all Mercedes-Benz passenger cars. In addition, PPG’s Delfleet commercial coatings system has been approved for repair of Mercedes-Benz commercial vehicles. The approvals were based on the results of a four-day
Kaeser Announces ENERGY STAR Partnership
Kaeser Compressors recently partnered with the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) ENERGY STAR program. According to the EPA, an ENERGY STAR partnership offers businesses an energy management strategy that helps in measuring current energy performance, setting goals, tracking savings and rewarding improvements. Kaeser says that its ENERGY STAR partnership will help the company communicate the importance
Sherwin-Williams’ A-Plus Network Program Adds New Benefits
Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes Corp. (SWAFC) A-Plus Network – the brand’s value-added program providing comprehensive business solutions to help improve customer service, employee growth, insurance relationships, process refinement, productivity and profitability – now has several new benefits available, SWAFC announced. Recently, three additions were made to the program, including Fleet Response as a new business resource,
COVER STORY: The New DRP
Without significant changes to current direct-repair programs, all parties involved are stuck with a system that has become a fertile garden for corruption, abuse, extortion and inefficiency.
Freeze Frame
Over the last 50 years or so, frame machines have evolved from basic garage-built machines to high-tech modern marvels.
