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Reader’s Choice: Parts Inventory

“We have an inventory of parts we ordered and never returned to the vendor for whatever reason. What percentage of depreciation (from price when originally purchased) is calculated into our selling of the part to the customer? Or do we just sell it for whatever we feel is reasonable?”

Reader’s Choice: Plastic Repair

“I repair classic cars to newer ones. With all the different kinds of plastics out there, how do I determine what kind I’m working on and the ideal method of repair?”

Reader’s Choice: Cycle Time

“Why is cycle time so important? It seems the body shop industry has changed in that insurance companies’ No. 1 focus is now cycle time.”

Reader’s Choice: Parts Procurement

“What is the direction parts procurement is going, and why? Are third-party parts vendors the new way of ordering parts? Will we be forced to order parts online from a company like PartsTrader and not use our parts department?”

BodyShop Business Reader’s Choice 2013

Five readers win $50 each after their questions on various collision repair topics make the cut and get answered by collision experts.

Reader’s Choice: Post-Repair Inspections

“What are some things you look for in post-repair inspections? As a tech, I’m always looking to put out a better product. Also, I’m interested in getting into the field of auto appraisal, either insurance or classic cars.”

BodyShop Business Reader’s Choice 2012

Four lucky readers get their questions about various aspects of the collision repair industry answered by experts and win $50!

Enter BSB 13th Annual Reader’s Choice Contest to Win $50

BodyShop Business is planning its 13th Annual Reader’s Choice issue – an entire issue devoted to questions about the collision repair business that you want answered! But we can’t do it without you. Click HERE to fill out the form. Please submit by June 24, 2011. If one of your ideas is chosen, we’ll not

Reader’s Choice

  Tell Us What Articles You Want to See — and Win! BodyShop Business is planning its 16th Annual Reader’s Choice issue — an entire issue devoted to what you want to see! But we can’t do it without you! Please answer the following questions. If one of your ideas is chosen, we’ll not only

Enter BSB 11th Annual Reader’s Choice Contest to Win $50

There’s still time to enter the BodyShop Business 11th Annual Reader’s Choice contest. Submit your business or techical question, and if one of your ideas is chosen, we’ll not only find someone to write the article you suggested but also credit you for the idea – and give you 50 bucks! Your question will be