ASRW Unveils Industry Forum Agenda
Automotive Service and Repair Week (ASRW) has released the agenda for this year’s Industry Forum. The ASRW Industry Forum is scheduled for Friday, Oct. 12, from 8:30 to 10:15 a.m. and will again feature collision- and mechanical-specific sessions. Tickets for the forum are included in the purchase of a Super Pass or may be purchased
U.S. House Judiciary Subcommittee Holds Hearing on PARTS Act
“What substandard non-OEM parts translates to for the brand owners, such as Ford, Chrysler and GM, is a tarnishment of their image…” says one witness at hearing.
The Perfect Body Shop Design
Where should the paint area go? The prep area? The estimating area? These are all questions shop owners find themselves asking in their pursuit of the ideal shop layout for maximum efficiency and productivity.
Web Presence Management: Facebook Business Page – Why You Need One and How to Do It Right
Facebook has become the wild new frontier of marketing – one you can’t afford to ignore.
Day Two at WIN Conference Sees $1,700 in Scholarship Funds Raised
Day two at the WIN Conference started off with the Annual Scholarship Walk presented by Fix Auto, where more than 100 women laced up their sneakers and trekked through Atlanta’s Buckhead district. Over $1,700 was raised through individual donations. The funds will be directed toward WIN’s various scholarship programs. Following the walk, WIN’s second keynote
ASA Releases White Paper on Association’s Crash Parts Policy
Policy calls for collision repair facilities and insurance vendors to disclose to consumer all part types being recommended, along with part description and warranty information.
Website Presence Management: Redesign Revealed
Quality Auto Paint & Body’s website goes from retro to modern and now includes their address in a prominent position and a “call to action” in the form of a “Request an Estimate” feature.
Challenging Insurers’ Labor Rate Surveys
When an insurance adjuster states, “We only pay $XX per hour based on your area,” are they legally required to produce their market survey to support such a claim to their supposed fact?
Green Shop: Why Can’t We Recycle All Parts of a Car?
Why can’t we recycle all parts of a car? Germany recycles almost everything it produces. In other countries, people pick dumps for plastic and are paid.
Web Presence Management: Building a Shop Website Isn’t Enough
No “Field of Dreams” here: Collision repair facilities today must realize that having an effective online presence is as important to their long-term success as any other facet of their business.
