Small Shop Survival
Realizing that pointing fingers and doing things the same old way doesn’t cut it anymore, some independent shops are banding together in networks.
CollisionSystems to Host ‘Competing in 2013 and Beyond’ Seminar Sept. 19
Seminar aimed at showing body shop owners how other successful shop operators and groups are gaining market share in a challenging business environment.
Get Fixed with Apps
With growing smartphone usage, some body shops are betting that mobile apps will be big business drivers of the future.
Chip Foose Partners With 3M Automotive Aftermarket Division
Owner and chief designer of Foose Design will represent 3M for its line of products in the U.S. and throughout the world.
Web Presence Management: Understanding Facebook Timeline
Expert tips for setting up your shop’s Facebook Timeline fan page.
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 Network, CSi Complete to Offer SureCritic Customer Review Service
A recent study by the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) University found that only 14 percent of consumers trust advertising. Not surprisingly, the same research revealed that almost 80 percent do trust referrals and recommendations from their peers. In response to these findings, the Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes A-Plus Network has announced it has expanded its
Web Presence Management: Facebook Business Page – Why You Need One and How to Do It Right
Facebook has become the wild new frontier of marketing – one you can’t afford to ignore.
Collision Repair Standards Should be Established by a Third-Party Entity
Dale Delmege argues that collision repair standards based upon OEM standards should be established and overseen by a third-party entity.
ALLDATA Signs Strategic Agreement With AutoVitals to Enhance Business Solutions Suite
ALLDATA LLC has entered into an agreement with AutoVitals to help repair shops attract and retain customers, the company announced.