Three Students Complete Zara’s Collision Center Apprenticeship Program
Zara’s Collision Center announced that Jay Alwood, Ryan Miller and Travis Sunderland, students in Capital Area Career Center Auto Body Program, have completed their semester-long apprenticeships at Zara’s.
Single Mother Receives Refurbished Pontiac G6 GT from Zara’s Collision
Donna Webb and her four children have the gift of their own transportation this Christmas courtesy of Zara’s Collision Center’s Benevolence Program. Webb was presented with a completely refurbished 2006 Pontiac G6 GT last week during a luncheon ceremony at Zara’s facility. Webb and her two youngest children, Gage, age 5 and Ivy, 3, are
Zara’s Collision Center Named Finalist for Better Business Bureau Torch Award
Zara’s Collision Center is a finalist for the Torch Award for Business Integrity presented by the Better Business Bureau of Central Illinois. The awards ceremony is May 26 in Peoria where winners in three categories will be named. Zara’s is a finalist in the category of 1-25 employees. “We were nominated for the Torch Award
Single Mother Receives Refurbished Buick Regal from Zara’s Collision
Princess Kizer and her 2-year-old son are in the driver’s seat this Christmas courtesy of Zara’s Collision Center’s Benevolence Program. Kizer was presented a completely refurbished 1999 Buick Regal this week during a luncheon ceremony at Zara’s facility. Kizer and her son, Tavon, are former residents of Contact Ministries. She is employed by the Springfield
Member of Zara’s Collision Center Team Receives I-CAR President’s Volunteer Service Award
I-CAR has awarded Chris Knepler of Zara’s Collision Center in Springfield, Ill., the President’s Volunteer Service Award. Knepler, an estimator for Zara’s, serves on I-CAR’s Springfield Committee. The award is based on Knepler demonstrating a sustained commitment to volunteer service and meeting the requirements needed to receive national accreditation as measured by the number
Illinois Body Shop Offers Training on Rescuing Persons with Disabilities
Zara’s Collision Center invites fire departments, rescue squads and ambulance services to shop for free course.
Shop’s ‘Do-It-Yourself’ Contest Creates Unique Marketing Opportunity
Springfield, Ill.-based Zara’s Collision Center is reaching out to a population that some service providers may consider a lost cause – the "do-it-yourselfer." During the month of July, the shop is asking consumers to submit photos of their amateur body work online for a cash prize in a contest dubbed "Don’t Quit Your Day Job." "Welcome
Illinois Shop Gives Gift of Refurbished Van to Needy Family
They moved to Springfield in June from Chicago for a safer, smaller environment for the children. Mom secured a part-time job soon after arriving, but Dad has been hampered in his job search by the lack of a vehicle. The job offers he has received have been in areas not serviced by bus routes. The
Idle Cars Cost You
For several years, I’d been hearing about the importance of cycle time for collision repair centers. It was a topic of conversation at my paint company performance group meetings. Insurance executives talked about their desire for faster repairs in reducing claims severity, and some insurance companies even developed incentives for collision repair shops that reduced
Reader Responses
Increasing Cycle TimeDear BodyShop Business:I just finished reading your articles on reducing cycle time (Jan. 2001 Production Issue). This leaves me extremely frustrated. Our shop employs 25 talented people, we have the latest in technology and a well-laid-out shop floor plan. But all of this means nothing if you can’t get the parts. With articles
