Coaching the Shop Team
The manager of an Indianapolis collision repair facility benefits from a positive outlook and a customized management system.
A Lean Transformation
The New Year brought us another opportunity to transform an existing body shop from the traditional way to a better, process-centered way. So we ripped off the Band-Aid and got started.
SCRS Members Identify Disturbing Trends Regarding Insurer Abuse
The Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) has been monitoring for some time the actions of a number of insurance companies and how their processes and procedures have affected collision repairers and, ultimately, their customers. During this review, SCRS determined that it was in its membership’s best interest to offer its position on questionable business
AMI Taking Applications for Richard Cossette/Gale Westerlund Memorial
AMI is accepting applications for the Richard Cossette/Gale Westerlund Memorial Scholarship, the Emil Stanley Merit Award, the Automotive Video Inc. (AVI) Scholarship and the Zurich “High Octane” Scholarship. The Richard Cossette/Gale Westerlund Memorial Scholarship, offered in conjunction with the Automotive Service Association (ASA), honors the contributions these individuals made to AMI, ASA and the collision
Power Steering
Insurers steering vehicles to their preferred shops has gotten out of control. But there are some action steps shops can take to counter its effect.
Troubled Times
Insurer profits are at record highs, and body shop profits are at record lows. Steering is rampant and labor rates are being suppressed. And repairers are supposed to get along with insurers?
Assured Performance Announces 2008 Board of Directors
Assured Performance Cooperative (Co-Op), the largest network of independently owned shops in the world, today announced their 2008 Board of Directors. The members of the co-op voted last week to approve the slate of candidates for the Board. In accordance with the co-op bylaws, the Board of Directors is exclusively body shops owners representing over
Supplier Web Directory
The BodyShop Business Quick Reference Guide is a “Yellow Pages” for companies with a Web presence that offer products and services specifically designed for the collision repair industry. The directory is broken into two parts: 1. Products by Category 2. Alphabetical Company Listing Click HERE to download the PDF. Alphabetical Company Listing: 1-800EveryRim: www.1-800everyrim.com
The Green Team: Eco-Friendly Ways
These body shop owners are hoping their eco-friendly ways and streamlined operations will boost their bottom line.
Detailing for Dollars
You’re likely already washing the exterior of customer
vehicles. Maybe it’s time to consider taking car cleanup
one step further.
