Ford Issues Position Statement on Non-OEM Glass
Ford advises against using non-OEM glass for quality, performance and safety reasons.
64 Vehicles Earn 2020 IIHS Awards Due to Safety Technology
Sixty-four cars and SUVs qualify for an award from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) under new criteria that prioritize the protection of pedestrians in addition to vehicle occupants.
Global Finishing Solutions Engineer Appointed Chair of ASSP Z9 Committee
Global Finishing Solutions (GFS) announced that its senior mechanical engineer, Geoff Raifsnider, has been appointed chair of the American Society of Safety Professionals’ Z9 Health and Safety Standards for Ventilation Systems committee.
CARSTAR Acceleration 2019 Conference a Success
As the CARSTAR Acceleration 2019 Conference in Chicago closed the night of Friday, July 13, the franchise partners were ready to take the theme to heart, return to their CARSTAR collision repair facilities and apply what they learned to drive their business in the year ahead.
Know the Laws that Govern Your Auto Body Business
As a business owner or manager in any industry, the first thing you should be aware of are the laws that govern your company and the possible penalties for violating those laws.
Ford Releases Position Statement on Scanning
Ford Motor Co. announced that it has released a position statement on scanning, which includes that: all Ford Motor Company vehicles from and including model year 2010 forward involved in a collision require a pre-repair diagnostic scan during the estimation phase of a collision repair to properly identify all required repairs.
Employees: Is There a ‘Staff Infection’ in Your Auto Body Shop? – Part II
A company that treats their employees more like indentured servants than valued team members will likely have a higher turnover rate, more pilfering of its employees by competitors, lower production, more comebacks and more customer complaints.
Consumer Watchdog Joins Coalition Demanding DOT Exercise Strong Oversight of Driverless Vehicles
The group Consumer Watchdog said it has joined a broad coalition calling on the U.S. Department of Transportation to fulfill its legal obligation to ensure effective oversight for the development and deployment of autonomous vehicles.
Estimating: Case Closed
Lots of people walk in for estimates, but how many come back? What does your closing ratio look like?
Boyd Group Reports 16 Percent Increase in Q2 Revenue, Sees ‘Many Opportunities’ for More Acquisitions
The Boyd Group, parent company of Gerber Collision & Glass, reported second-quarter revenue of $384 million Canadian, up 16 percent from second-quarter 2016.
