CARSTAR Continues Expansion of Auto Dealership-based Collision Repair Facilities
CARSTAR, which by the end of 2018 had more than 50 collision repair facilities in dealerships in the U.S. and Canada, announced it is continuing to build upon its network of collision repair facilities based in auto dealerships.
Chasing Wires: Beyond Scanning in the Auto Body World
Scanning electronics, recalibrating sensors and reprogramming parts is a new part of our world we must adapt to. But there is one more aspect to address: chasing wires.
Web Presence Resolutions for Your Auto Body Business in 2019
Each year, I urge all of you to set New Year’s resolutions that will impact the online effectiveness of your business. Here’s a checklist of things you should do in 2019 that will maximize your effectiveness online.
Fix Auto Opens Seven New California Locations
Fix Auto USA has announced the addition of seven California franchise locations, bringing Fix Auto USA’s total number of locations to 142.
Finding Good Employees for Your Auto Body Shop
One of the biggest complaints I hear from my body shop clients is that good employees are hard to find. So, what can you do?
Phone Calls from Manhattan Island: “Can You Tell Me About the Auto Body Industry?”
In my long tenure as a self-proclaimed expert on the collision industry, I’ve gotten phone calls every few years from venture capital folks deep in the canyons of Manhattan Island looking for information about the collision repair business. Last week, I got another one of those phone calls.
Employees: Is There a ‘Staff Infection’ in Your Auto Body Shop?
The morale in my shop is terrible. We stay busy but I see complacency, poor attitudes, no dedication and lack of loyalty or even basic desire to see the company succeed, let alone prosper. What can I do?
Fix Auto USA Announces Six New Locations
Fix Auto USA announced it has added six franchise locations, bringing its total number of locations to 132.
How Your Auto Body Shop’s Compliance Score Can Save You Money and Bring More Work
In the end, running a compliant business that follows the rules will pay off on many levels.
Auto Body Student-Teacher Relationship Going Strong After 45 Years
Centerline CARSTAR Collision Owner Paul Struhar recently decided to give back to his lifelong friend, mentor and former auto body instructor by gifting him a vehicle.
