Repairing Ford Fusion Door Glass
Has this scenario ever occurred in your shop: You make relatively minor repairs to a vehicle and it appears as good as new. A few days later, the owner brings it back and says you missed something. In this example, the driver’s side door glass on a 2009 Ford Fusion is moving slowly and it’s
Performing Custom Modification
Performing high-quality custom modification can be extremely rewarding, not to mention provide higher net profits than your average collision job.
Estimating Essentials
Is there really a difference in preparing an estimate for a high-end vehicle versus a high-production vehicle? The answer is a resounding no! Both require education and training to ensure that proper and safe repairs are outlined in the estimate.
Business Guru Hank Nunn to Present ‘Understanding Your Financials’ at BodyShop Business Conference
How well do you know your business’s numbers? Do you know your breakeven point, close ratio, gross profit percentage or overhead as percentage of gross sales? These financial statistics and others should be illuminated and checked on your "dashboard" on a regular basis to make sure your collision repair facility is on track to hit
New Law Bans Insurers from Forcing Consumers to Use Specific Car Rental Companies
Drivers have long been led to believe that they have to have their accident-damaged vehicles repaired and replacements rented at shops selected by insurance companies. A new anti-steering law in New York, however, gives consumers the choice and requires insurers to inform them of their rights. The bill, sponsored by State Senator John Sampson, Assemblymen
Texas Department of Insurance Issues Warning to Insurers on Steering
The Texas Department of Insurance (DOI) recently issued a bulletin to insurance companies reminding them of their responsibilities to claimants regarding payment for damage to motor vehicles and the selection of a repair person or facility in accordance with the law. Section 1952.301 of the Texas Insurance Code (TIC) specifies that an insurer may not
Nominations Now Open for NABC Board
The National Auto Body council (NABC) is accepting nominations for positions on its board of directors in preparation for an election that will take place at the NABC annual meeting. The meeting will be held in conjunction with SEMA in Las Vegas at the Hilton Hotel convention area on Nov. 2. To be eligible for
1-800 Radiator & A/C to Participate in NABC’s Recycled Rides Program
The National Auto Body Council (NABC) has announced that 1‐800 Radiator & A/C has agreed to provide free of charge all the engine cooling parts needed to correctly repair the vehicles that are part of the program. “The donations from 1‐800 Radiator & A/C will help participating shops save on the materials they must
Negotiate Like a Pro
Improved negotiation skills can have a positive effect on virtually every aspect of your life, not the least of which is your shop’s profitability.
Gunder’s Awaits Court’s Ruling in State Farm Case
Gunder’s Auto Center of Lakeland, Fla., is still awaiting a Florida court’s ruling in regard to the shop’s request for summary judgment in its slander and tortious interference case vs. State Farm. In April, U.S. District Court Judge Steven Merryday dismissed Gunder’s suit against State Farm, ruling that although the insurer may have made defamatory