BodyShop Solutions Releases Software for Supplements and Diminished Value Calculations
Collision repair software provider BodyShop Solutions has released two new applications to help body shops address supplements and diminished value calculations. The products are available for purchase online from BodyShop Solutions. The first application, Supplement Request Generator, will automatically generate a supplement request from information taken from the user’s estimating system. With this software, the
CAPA Says Its Tracking System Enables Part Tracing in the Event of Safety Problems
Over five years ago, the Certified Automotive Parts Association (CAPA) says its CAPA Tracker was developed in response to collision repairer concerns about tracing problem parts. In the event of a part recall, the CAPA Tracker can notify every participating shop that installed one of the parts in question. The shop can then alert customers
CCC Crash Course Industry Report Predicts Little to No Increase in Claims Over Next Decade
Fewer shops, more total losses, declining claim frequency and increasing vehicle complexity are just some of the trends predicted by the 2010 edition of CCC Information Services Inc.’s CCC Crash Course industry report titled, “The Convergence of People, Economy and Technology.” “The last decade has seen dramatic change in the automotive collision repair and insurance
The Devil is in the Details at Dave’s Autobody
The first thing you notice when you visit Dave’s Autobody is the life-sized palm tree out front. This is Galesburg, Ill., for Pete’s sake. But the more you think about it, the more it makes sense. It sure makes the business stand out from the street. And what do you think about when you see
The Devil is in the Details at Dave’s Autobody
Editor Jason Stahl visited Dave’s Autobody in Galesburg, Ill., on Feb. 17 and discovered some unique things the shop is doing to “own” customers.
Arizona Shop Offering ‘Cash for Claims’
Program offers $500 repair credit or $100 cash for referrals.
NYSACTA Calls for Recall of Aftermarket Crash Parts
Group joins growing number of organizations pointing out potential safety issues related to non-OEM parts.
Body Shop Profit Tips
Five successful collision repair executives share their secrets to success in 2010.
BASF Refinish Expands Customer Lean Program
BASF Automotive Refinish announced that it has expanded its lean educational program for customers to include additional workshops. Originally launched as part of BASF’s VisionPlus University (VPU) in 2008, BASF’s lean program offered customers a half-day introduction to lean, giving collision centers a high-level overview of lean concepts. BASF’s lean education component of VPU now
Chief Automotive Technologies Is Newest SCRS Corporate Member
The Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) announced that Chief Automotive Technologies has become an SCRS corporate member. The company, which first made its name in the collision repair industry with its Chief pulling system, is an equipment supplier with close to 40 years of experience serving the collision repair industry. Chief’s long-term presence serving