ASA Members Eligible for Discount on On-Hold Advertising Programs
The Automotive Service Association (ASA) announced the launch of its newest member benefit through an agreement with On-Hold Concepts. Established in 1987, On-Hold Concepts develops and produces on-hold advertising, marketing and music services for the telephone environment. “On-Hold Concepts began providing high quality professional messaging services for the ASA national office in 2004,” said John
LKQ Launches 2011 Calendar Competition for Car Enthusiasts
LKQ Corporation has kicked off its annual Car Calendar Competition. Entrants can have their classic, custom or project cars or trucks featured in LKQ’s 2011 calendar by submitting entries through Sept. 15. During the contest period, LKQ is also offering 10 percent off all Goodmark muscle car and truck purchases. For more information on Goodmark
Mitchell’s FastPhoto Manager Reduces Cycle Times by Speeding up the Photo Documentation Process
Integrated module of RepairCenter automatically scans, organizes and links photos to specific estimates and repair orders.
Preferred Pricing for the AutoWatch Repair Tracking Program Available to SCRS Members
The Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) announced its latest benefit to members – preferred pricing for enrollment in AutoWatch, a customer service and marketing tool that allows body shop customers to view digital photos documenting the progress of their repairs through an interactive online portal added to the shops’ existing websites. SCRS says
Mitchell Provides Up-to-Date Recycled, A/M Parts Inventory with APU Solutions
Mitchell International, Inc., announced that it has expanded its partnership with APU Solutions to augment its estimating, shop management and workflow solutions by providing APU Solutions PartsNetwork to streamline recycled and aftermarket parts selection and sourcing. APU Solutions PartsNetwork is an online software that provides real-time inventory searches and procurement for alternative parts. Enabling PartsNetwork
Shoestrings Controlling Wipers Win Shop’s ‘Don’t Quit Your Day Job’ Contest
Eric Nolting of Springfield, Ill., proudly sits atop the masses of do-it-yourself auto body repair aficionados who are masters of duct tape, plastic cable ties and garbage bags. Nolting was awarded $500 Sept. 2 as the winner of the Don’t Quit Your Day Job contest sponsored by Zara’s Collision Center, Brad Zara, owner of Zara’s
Eliminate Yourself and Add $50,000 to the Bottom Line
I have a solution to increasing insurance pressure, increasing costs and dwindling profits: Eliminate yourself.
LKQ Launches 2010 Calendar Competition for Car Enthusiasts
LKQ is encouraging car and truck enthusiasts to submit one or more photos of their vehicles for LKQ’s 2010 Calendar Competition. The contest runs now through Sept. 30, 2009. All entrants who submit a photograph by the deadline will receive a free limited edition 2010 LKQ Calendar Competition t-shirt (while supplies last). After the
Unlocking the Mystery of Production: Pre-Repair Management
Pre-repair management isn’t a new way to repair cars faster, better, cheaper and easier. But it’s been proven to ease the production management workload – and give you time
to focus on big ideas.
Trade Secrets
Unusual, everyday tools commonly used in the collision repair industry.