Deployment Increases Accident Risk for Returning Troops
The increase in at-fault accidents was greatest for Army veterans, whose rate increased 23 percent, according to a study by USAA Insurance.
2012 WIN Conference Scholarship Application Deadline Extended
Applications will now be received through Friday, March 23.
Multi-Store Body Shop Using Facebook Contest to Engage Customers
With 845 million monthly active users, there’s a good chance that your potential customers are on Facebook. Many shops use Facebook fan pages to engage with their communities, and Clifton Heights, Pa.-based multi-shop operator (MSO) Keenan Auto Body is creating buzz among its fans with a jingle contest with a cash prize.
2012 Conference Scholarships Offered by Women’s Industry Network
In keeping with its mission to support and encourage women in the industry, full time students, instructors and collision shop employees are encouraged to apply for scholarships to attend the 2012 WIN Conference held in Atlanta, May 6-8.
Survey Indicates Auto Aluminum Usage at All-Time High, Expected to Accelerate
Automakers are accelerating their shift to aluminum away from other materials for new car and light truck construction, as they seek to safely and cost-effectively lower the weight of vehicles, according to a new survey of North American automakers conducted by Ducker Worldwide and reported on by the Aluminum Association. The survey indicated that aluminum
Rolling Jacks for Four-Post Lifts
Thanks to the RJ-7 rolling bridge jack, four-post lift owners can enjoy virtually the same benefits as a two-post lift. The RJ-7 provides the ability to raise two wheels off the four-post lift runways, making automotive service such as brake jobs and suspension work a cinch. Its telescoping roller design allows the runways to be
Back to Basics: Financials
Gross profit percentage, breakeven point, accrual accounting…these are all things you need to understand to get ahead and stay ahead in our rapidly changing industry.
CAFE Workshop Addresses Effects of Vehicle Mass and Size on Safety
Discussion of reduced vehicle mass and its impact on vehicle safety and fuel consumption dominated conversation during the Feb. 25 symposium sponsored by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). During the day-long event, engineers and automobile manufacturers shared results of studies and crash test reports designed to analyze the implications of reduced vehicle mass.
2011 Conference Scholarships Offered by Women’s Industry Network
In keeping with its mission to support and encourage women in the industry, full-time students, instructors and collision shop employees are encouraged to apply for scholarships to attend the 2011 WIN Conference held in San Diego, Calif., May 1-3. Student scholarships include conference registration, one-year membership to WIN, two nights hotel expense (based on sharing
WIN Offering Additional Student Scholarships for 2010 Conference in Orlando
The Women’s Industry Network (WIN) is extending the deadline for applications for student scholarships to its annual conference, which will be held in Orlando, Fla., May 2-4. Student scholarships include conference registration, one-year membership to WIN, two night’s hotel expense (based on sharing with another recipient) and $250 toward travel expenses. “We have already