Old Equipment Can Cost You
My boss kept complaining about how much it cost him to pay for cut and buff, but then I realized it was me who was losing money due to his refusal to upgrade his spraybooth.
There’s Money In the Details
If you were asked what business you’re in, you’d probably say the collision repair business. But the truth is, the business you’re really in is the “cosmetic car care business,” which is probably bigger than collision repair and detailing put together. Many of you, however, aren’t taking advantage of it. What do I mean by
The Necessary Equipment
If your shop were simply painting used cars,
you could do an adequate job with a bare minimum of equipment.
A paint gun, a random orbit sander and a masking machine would
get most of the work done. If you intend to do productive collision
repair, however, much more equipment is necessary.
Simplifying the ADAS Opportunity
ADAS Business Planning for Collision Centers – the Pros & Cons for All Options
Building Charitable Giving into Your Auto Body Shop’s Business Plan
Planning, thoughtful implementation and thorough tracking of results will deliver a successful philanthropic program that also delivers a return on investment.
Three Generations Keep Trains Running on Time at CARSTAR Jacobus
CARSTAR Jacobus Founder Jerry Jacobus and son Dave share a passion for collision repair and also model railroading.
Hunter Engineering Wins Prestigious Optimizely Award
The award recognizes customers who have deployed and maintained a technology ecosystem with Optimizely at the center of their digital planning and execution.
GM-Honda Begin Commercial Production at Hydrogen Fuel Cell Joint Venture
GM and Honda’s 50-50 joint venture production facility, FCSM, is the first large-scale manufacturing joint venture to build fuel cells.
Auto Body Shops: Building a Foundation for the New Year
For the new year, it’s important to conduct a thorough audit of your finances to look for areas of opportunity and things to change.
Rolling into the Repair Shop: Advice on Moving Vehicles Safely and Efficiently
By Tony Ashmore and Brian O’Reilly With each damaged car that rolls into your repair shop, there’s a unique set of challenges. Perhaps it’s a vehicle hit hard on the front end that needs the motor taken out or a whole corner destroyed. In the automotive repair industry, safety and efficiency go hand in hand.
