Window of Opportunity? Glass Installation…
If you thought glass installation would be a simple, trouble-free profit center, think again. Properly replacing glass is just as complicated as properly repairing collision
damage.
The Rollover Challenge
Though a rollover may look fixable, a few tell-tale signs will help you determine if you should repair it – or forget it.
Insurers: Cowboys At Heart?
Some insurers are rounding up consumers and steering them out of shops like herds of cattle – leaving many shop owners to ask: “Where’s the beef?”
Don’t Forget The Cooling System!
To ensure all damage is diagnosed in a front-end collision, technicians need to conduct a thorough inspection of the cooling system.
No Bonding Allowed
It wasn’t long ago that the only choice a repair technician had to replace a quarter panel, roof or door skin was to cut it off and weld it back on.
The Impact of Air Bags
With 60 million vehicles already equipped with air bags and more-advanced systems on the way, be prepared for repairs of these life-saving inflatables to affect your shop even more.
Electrical Troubleshooting
Whether you’re working on a vehicle just involved in a collision or repairing one with a reoccurring electrical problem, a familiarity with strategy-based diagnostic flow charts
is critical.
What Regulations Do Body Shops Mostly Break?
Both the EPA and OSHA respond.
Better Safe Than Sorry: Are You Ready?
Natural disasters – such as floods, tornadoes, hurricanes and earthquakes – can occur with little or no warning. Do you have a plan in place to minimize property damage and provide
safety for all your employees?
Utilizing Your Air Compressor
It would be hard to imagine a body shop that could work without compressed air. In fact, it could be said that the heart of your shop’s production lies in your air compressor
– a sometimes misunderstood and often neglected unit.