Guest Editorial: Seeing a Future in Collision
I’m a senior studying collision repair at Bucks County Technical High School in Pennsylvania, and I’ve noticed that many freshmen in my school aren’t interested in studying collision. And this isn’t just the opinion of a few kids.
Editor’s Notes 2.0: First-Car Excitement
My son’s first car, a 2005 Pontiac Grand Am GT Coupe, has given him the need for speed.
Editor’s Notes 2.0: Can You Recommend a Body Shop?
I have a problem when friends and fellow office workers who have had an accident come to me asking for a referral: I don’t know what to tell them.
Editor’s Notes: So Long, Jim
When I found out Jim Smith, a fellow editor of mine, passed away suddenly on Feb. 17th, it felt a little like I lost my lifeline.
Tire Review Editor Passes Away
Jim Smith spent more than 30 years working in the tire and automotive industries, with the last 16 years spent at the helm of Tire Review, a sister publication of BodyShop Business.
Editor’s Notes: It’s That Time
My son’s got car fever, it’s all he can think about, and he wants it right now.
Editor’s Notes: What Would Your Business Look Like If Disney Ran It?
While Disney World and the auto body business might seem light years apart, there are several lessons the auto body industry can learn from the “happiest place on earth.”
Editor’s Notes: MIG Weld Master
I recently took an online I-CAR course and had so much fun that I asked I-CAR if they could get me into a live class where I could do some hands-on training, and they were more than happy to oblige.
Editor’s Notes: I Fell in Love with a Lambo
I set my eyes on a Lamborghini at SEMA. She was charcoal gray with black rims and style lines that made her look like she was moving while standing still.
Editor’s Notes: Change Is Everywhere
The auto body industry isn’t the only industry undergoing rapid change. The publishing industry is changing, too. So take heart in knowing that change is the one common denominator we can all relate to.