Confessions of a Hail Chaser
Hail chasers have evolved from an illegitimate group of ragtag hooligans to a new breed of professional PDR technicians. But there are some stories from the early years…
Hail Isn’t a Four-Letter Word Anymore
After one hail of a storm, this shop’s paint department couldn’t keep up and productivity grinded to a halt. In this month-by-month account — penned by the shop’s production manager — we hear all about the gridlock that occurred, the sleepless nights spent racking her brain for a solution and the teamwork system now in place that’s increased cycle time and boosted shop sales.
SUNY Morrisville Named No. 1 MCAP School in Country
The school’s Mopar Career Automotive Program students were re-crowned champions in the first-ever Mopar Career Automotive Program Bracket Challenge.
Consolidator Report
Consolidation news from the week of April 15.
Top 5 Stories of the Week
A recap of the top five stories on bodyshopbusiness.com during the week of April 15.
Joe Hudson’s Announces Acquisition of Six New Locations
Joe Hudson’s Collision Center has acquired five Precision Hail and Collision locations across Texas and Patton Brothers Body and Frame in Athens, Ga.
Glue Pulling: Auto Body Shop Efficiency and Cleaner Repairs
One relatively new method of collision repair growing in popularity, relevance and value is glue pull repair.
Association News
The latest association news appearing on bodyshopbusiness.com.
Events of the Week
Recent event announcements on bodyshopbusiness.com.
Speakers Announced for 2024 HD Repair Forum
Speakers will hail from companies like Peterbilt, MHC Kenworth, Rivian and the Recreational Vehicle Industry Association.
