Perspective: Considering Car Wraps, Tints
Like others in the industry, I had previously seen both wrapping and window tinting film as novelty items in the automotive world. But what if wraps and tints were a tool rather than a novelty?
Automotive Service Association Mixes Business with Pleasure at Annual Meeting in Orlando
The three-day Annual Meeting also featured shop management classes by top-notch trainers; this year’s Celebration of Excellence and AMi Graduation; an Epcot Center fireworks display; and a Town Hall Academy Live presentation on the state of the states’ periodic motor vehicle inspections.
Podium Webinar Offers Tips on How Body Shops Can Improve Their Online Reputations
The free webinar is available for viewing and is specifically tailored to collision repair facilities to show why online reviews matter to them and how to effectively manage their online presence.
San Antonio to Host Next Sherwin-Williams EcoLean Level 1 Workshop
Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes will hold its next 2017 EcoLean Level 1 workshop on Oct. 24-25 at the Mokara Hotel & Spa, on the historic River Walk in downtown San Antonio.
Podium Webinar Offers Tips on How to Increase Word of Mouth with Online Reviews
The free webinar is available for viewing and is specifically tailored to collision repair facilities to show why online reviews matter to them and how to effectively manage their online presence.
BodyShop Business Names Harry Moppert Sr. and April Lausch 2016 Executives of the Year
Handed out since 1984, the award recognizes true collision repair “visionaries” who have experienced great success through innovative thinking, overcoming challenges and persevering.
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Digital Edition of December 2014 Issue of BodyShop Business Now Available
Topics in this issue include: how to develop great leaders, how to get the most out of your website and social media presence in 2015, the increasing complexity of windshield replacement, and more.
Can a Shop Be Productive Doing Combo Work?
Can a shop be productive doing combination work? I recently took over a shop where each car is repaired, painted and detailed by the same technician, and they’re not open to change. My first question would be, “Why are you considering a change?” Are your Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) good? Is the shop generating a
How Do You Determine Whether an Insurer or Shop Is Responsible for Fraud?
I recently conducted a post-repair inspection and found a quarter panel was repaired and not replaced, contrary to the “replace rear quarter” line on the estimate, by a GEICO shop. Did GEICO steal from the customer or did the shop?