Auto Body Labor Rates: We’re Beat Up and Punch Drunk
With the cost of everything having gone up, from gas to groceries to, in your business, the cost of paint and materials and tech pay, we probably all feel a little bit bruised up and punch drunk.
Consolidation – the way forward?
Now, more than ever before, body shops are reinforcing their services with additional offerings to remain profitable. Steve Leal provides his insights into the trend.
Mitchell Accelerates Total Loss Settlements for Auto Insurers
Mitchell announced that its advanced vehicle valuation solution now delivers full lender coverage and automated tax and fee calculations for total loss claims.
Cost of Car Ownership in U.S. Increases 5%
Two new reports from doxoINSIGHTS found that households spend $629 per month toward auto loans and auto insurance, an increase of 5% year over year.
BendPak Announces Senior Leadership Succession Plan
President Don Henthorn, who has led the company since establishing it in 1965, will take on a more limited role in its daily operations as chairman emeritus.
Focus Advisors: Consolidators Catch Their Breath in First Half of 2022
A slowdown in acquisition in the first six months was attributed to general industry conditions experienced by every operator that put more of a focus on current production rather than future growth.
Body Bangin’ with Micki Woods and Matt Di Francesco
Micki Woods interviews Matt Di Francesco, principal at High Lift Financial, on setting goals and succession planning.
Dealers and Certified Body Shops: The Great Disconnect
Dealer service managers don’t understand the value of an OEM-certified collision center and certified repair … and the disconnect is getting worse.
Tim Ronak Joins CIECA Board of Trustees
CIECA announced that Tim Ronak, senior services consultant for AkzoNobel, has joined CIECA’s Board of Trustees, effective immediately.
Top 5 Stories of the Week
A recap of the top five stories on bodyshopbusiness.com during the week of March 21.
