VIDEO: OE vs. Aftermarket Parts Industry Statistics, Presented by Kia
In this video, BodyShop Business Editor Jason Stahl discusses industry statistics from the 2017 BodyShop Business Industry Profile relating to OEM parts vs. aftermarket parts.
SCRS Applauds PPG for Ongoing Commitment to Collision Repair Industry Education
This year marks the seventh year that PPG has demonstrated its commitment to industry advancement as the highest-level continuing sponsor of the SCRS’s education programs.
Shop Profile: D&M Collision Owners Motivated by Lessons Learned from Past Shop Experience
Mario Hurtado and David Lackey, owners of D&M Collision Repair Center in Hobart, Ind., say their previous work experience taught them a lot about what not to do when running a body shop.
Reader’s Choice: Why Doesn’t Our Industry Itemize Paint and Materials Just Like Parts?
Why doesn’t our industry itemize paint and materials just like parts? Is it only because it has always been based on paint hours? Or is it because insurers won’t change?
The Romans Group Annual Collision Market Profile Now Available
The report finds that the U.S. has seen a continued downtrend in the number of collision repair facilities, and that the market share of multiple-location operators has continued to grow.
Shop Profile: Mentoring for the Future
Cole’s Collision Center of Albany, N.Y, has been mentoring local auto body students since 2007. And their efforts have been paying off.
Forward Lift Unveils New Low-Profile FS77 Scissor Lift
The Forward Lift FS77 scissor lift features an easy-to-operate control panel and several features designed to protect against corrosion and wear.
Shop Profile: Designing a Dream
Walker’s Auto Collision decided to build a new shop with aesthetics and design in mind, and now no one even knows it’s a body shop.
Women’s Industry Network Announces 2016 Most Influential Woman
The Most Influential Women award is given annually to women in the collision repair industry who exemplify qualities of business and civic leadership, vision and commitment to excellence.
Shop Profile: Keeping it Small
In an industry where the big keep getting bigger, Doug Hopple is staying small…and loving it.