Shop Profile: Collision Care Auto Body Centers
When Val Fichera and DeNardo Auto Body were first profiled in BodyShop Business in 1993, Fichera was a fledgling 21-year-old business owner with high ambitions. Nearly 20 years later, he has five locations with more than $14 million in gross sales.
CCRE Legal Seminar Featured High-Profile Attorneys
Legal eagles discussed cases on tortious interference, diminished value and other issues collision repair facilities are commonly confronted with.
2011 Industry Profile
The award-winning BodyShop Business Industry Profile is back with a vengeance, offering you a statistical snapshot of what’s going on in the collision repair industry today.
Low Profile Sanders
AirVANTAGE LP (Low Profile) Sanders are the lowest profile in the industry with rock solid engineering, materials and craftsmanship. Ergonomically designed to deliver greater control, balance and comfort, the AirVANTAGE LP generates up to .28 hp for fast, efficient performance over virtually every application. Available in a complete variety of palm-style: non-vacuum, central vacuum, and
Audatex Profiles Collision Repair Facility Powered by Sun, Wind and Latest Technologies in Spring 2010 Analysis
Audatex North America, Inc. announced the release of its spring 2010 industry trends publication, Audatex Directions. This issue’s cover story profiles Auto Body Speed Shop (ABSS), a global collision repair chain that places sushi bars, cafes and bistros in many of its 18 worldwide locations in an effort to redefine the collision repair experience. ABSS
SHOP PROFILE: Shedding DRPs for Survival
Too many concessions and too few vehicles made profiting from insurer relationships too difficult for this family business. So they concentrated on what they do best: quality repairs, excellent customer service and savvy marketing.
Low-Profile Retrofit Towers
GFS AdvanceCure retrofit towers work well with older paint booths that may have hard-to-fit applications. The low-profile towers can be placed almost anywhere, including inside prep stations, and use a remotely located motor and intake filter to provide universal compatibility. Visit www.globalfinishing.com.
COVER STORY: 2009 Industry Profile
The award-winning BodyShop Business Industry Profile is back with a vengance, offering reliable statistics that will help you put your finger on the industry’s pulse.
Shop Profile: Cornering the Luxury Market
This shop owner knew what he wanted and got it: a thriving
business that repairs high-end vehicles and doesn’t compromise on quality.
Shop Profile: Working Smart
Shop Name: Quality Collision Repair Inc. Location: Rockledge, Fla. Established: 1983 Square Footage: 6,642 Owners: Everette and Sandy Sharpe No. of Employees: 10 Repair Volume/No. of Cars Per Month: 60 cars per month Average Repair Cost: $1400 Shop Layout Working on his business – rather than in his business – has allowed this shop owner