Repairers Talk Data Mining at Collision Industry Conference
Some body shop owners want an “opt out” when it comes to signing agreements with information providers on data sharing.
Wisconsin Girl Shows She’s Better Than the Boys at SkillsUSA Competition
Liz Moore got into collision at 17 years old…but it wasn’t the kind of collision she’s now studying at the Universal Technical Institute (UTI). More like “collisions” – the crash-em-up type that occur in demolition derbies.
Industry-Wide OEM Repair Standards Gaining Support
More than 20 regional and state collision repair groups have endorsed OEM collision repair standards as the official basis for an industry-wide standard.
AMI Announces 2011-2012 Board of Trustees
The Automotive Management Institute (AMI) announced the members of its 2011-2012 Board of Trustees, with Tony Passwater, AEII, Indianapolis, Ind., elected as chairman. Other board members include Sheri Hamilton, AAM, ASA-Missouri/Kansas, Overland Park, Kan.; Bob Keith, AAM, CARSTAR, Overland Park, Kan.; Tim McDonnell, Mitchell1, Poway, Calif.; Ron Pyle, Automotive Service Association, Bedford, Texas and Freda
ASA Provides Legislative, Division Updates at 2010 ASRW
Representatives of the Automotive Service Association (ASA) were on hand Oct. 12 in Las Vegas for a morning press conference to discuss new initiatives, goals and completed projects for the association and its members. The press conference was held during ASA’s International Autobody Congress and Exposition (NACE) and Congress of Automotive Repair and Service (CARS)
ASA Honors Member Achievements at 2010 ‘ASRW Awards Luncheon’
The Automotive Service Association (ASA) honored several of its members last week during the ASRW Awards Luncheon. Held in Las Vegas during ASA’s annual trade shows – the International Autobody Congress and Exposition (NACE) and the Congress of Automotive Repair and Service (CARS) – the annual luncheon provides a platform in which the association can
AMI Announces 2010 Scholarship Recipients
The Automotive Management Institute (AMI) has announced the recipients of five scholarships to help cover expenses related to attending Automotive Service & Repair Week (ASRW), which includes NACE and CARS, in Las Vegas, Oct. 10-13. BodyShop Business Magazine Scholarship — Presented by AMI and Babcox Publications Jina Berg, customer service representative, Lehman’s Garage, Inc., Minneapolis,
AMI Announces 2010-2011 Board of Trustees Officers
The Automotive Management Institute (AMI) has announced the recently elected board of trustees officers for 2010-2011: Tony Passwater, Chair Tony Passwater, president of AEII, has worked in the collision industry since 1972. He comes from a third generation family in the collision repair business. During his involvement, he has worked and managed his family
Diminished Value: Fact or Fiction?
Whether or not you agree with or support the idea that customers’ vehicles lose significant portions of their value after they leave your shops, the market has spoken to the issue, and it appears to be an inescapable fact.
AMI Announces 2010-2011 Board of Trustees
The Automotive Management Institute (AMI) announces the members of its 2010-2011 board of trustees, with Tony Passwater, AEII, Indianapolis, Ind., elected as chairman. Other board members include: • Sheri Hamilton, AAM, ASA-Missouri/Kansas, Overland Park, Kan. • Bob Keith, AAM, CARSTAR, Overland Park, Kan. • Tim McDonnell, Mitchell1, Poway, Calif. • Ron Pyle, Automotive Service Association,