Forgotten Labor Part II
Special clamps, foam, frame repair, used parts – there are lots of labor operations we perform that we have every right to charge for.
SCRS to Host Prize Drawing at SEMA Show
For the fourth consecutive year, the Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) is offering SEMA Show attendees a chance to win various prizes through a drawing, taking place at booth 10849 in the North Hall on Friday, Nov. 7 at noon. This year’s prizes have been provided by Car-O-Liner, and feature the newly launched Aluminum
Rivet Bonding Comes Full Blast
By now, most of you have heard the news that Ford has mainstreamed rivet bonding with the introduction of the 2015 F-150. This has forced many shops to look into some new equipment, such as self piercing rivet guns (or SPR guns). The cost of this gun has many shop owners shaking their heads and
I-CAR to Offer Educational Seminars, Live Demonstrations at SEMA
I-CAR has announced that it will continue to bring relevant vehicle technology discussions to the forefront of the industry at SEMA 2014. Attendees will experience presentations and live demonstrations on the topics and trends impacting the collision repair industry today and in the future. I-CAR’s Director of Industry Relations Jason Bartanen will lead a full
All Roads Lead to SEMA
Ah, November. Summer’s long gone, the days are getting shorter by the minute and the holidays are right around the corner. But while most of the country is starting to cool down for winter, things are just beginning to heat up in Vegas. Notorious for being the biggest and arguably the best automotive show in
NACE/CARS in the Motor City
The 2014 NACE/CARS Expo & Conference is taking place July 30-Aug. 2, and what better place to have it than Detroit?
What Are Your Top Five Repairs?
We break down the five most-requested vehicles/repairs among ALLDATA Collision subscribers.
OEMs to Offer Educational Sessions and Training at NACE/CARS 2014
Companies such as Ford, Chrysler, GM and Audi to offer classes on aluminum repair and new vehicle technology.
Defying the Odds
Ben Krom used persistence and networking to achieve his dream of opening his own collision/restoration shop – and nearly
two years later, he’s profitable and having
a blast.
NACE/CARS to Offer Aluminum Training, Collision Repair Executive Symposium
Revamped and expanded event to take place July 30 through Aug. 2 in Detroit.