CRX Program Now Available to ASA Collision Members
The Automotive Service Association (ASA) and Fix Auto USA have announced a strategic partnership regarding Fix Auto’s Collision Repair Experts (CRX) program. CRX, a division of Fix Auto USA, provides marketing and operational solutions designed with auto body shops in mind. Customizable based on a specific shop’s needs, CRX provides a variety of tools to
Mississippi Repairers Meet to Discuss State Farm Parts Procurement Program
More than 100 collision industry professionals gather to hear about repairers’ experience so far with PartsTrader.
Strong, Structural Plastic Repairs
The DF-400BR Hot Stapler Basic Kit is the latest offering from Dent Fix Equipment in response to the rapidly increasing demand for plastic repair services and tools.
SCRS Presents Repairer Driven Education Series at 2012 SEMA Show
For third consecutive year, Society of Collision Repair Specialists has put together lineup of educational courses for collision repairers at SEMA.
Sherwin-Williams A-Plus University Advanced Business Management Classes to be Held in Dallas
Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes will be hosting its next A-Plus University Series of Advanced Business Management classes in Dallas, Texas in June and July. This is a collection of best practices and detailed course offerings specifically designed to help collision shop owners, managers, sales and estimating staff professionals increase productivity and profitability. Specific courses and dates
Collision Repair Manufacturers Secure Exhibit Space at 2012 SEMA Show
After debuting at last year’s SEMA Show, the Collision Repair & Refinish section will return to provide buyers with a dedicated area on the show floor where they can meet with major refinish companies, paint booth manufacturers, parts suppliers and manufacturers, estimating and management software companies, manufacturers of structural repair and welding equipment, and safety
Vehicle Diagnostics in Collision Repair
Proliferation of electronic components and data buses is forcing collision industry to join scan tool revolution.
Collision Repair Standards Should be Established by Collision Repairers
Scott Biggs argues that collision repair standards based upon OEM standards should be established and overseen by collision repairers.
Should Collision Repairers Unionize?
Some say that unions could be the solution to low wages and other issues in the collision repair industry. Others say unions would make those problems worse in a “careful what you wish for” scenario.
New Look Collision Center of Las Vegas Now Certified by Nissan Collision Repair Network
Shop now has factory certification standing with seven major automakers.