ABRA’s SpringBoard Apprentice Program Bringing Techs into the Auto Body Industry
ABRA Auto Body & Glass’ SpringBoard apprentice program at its Career Development Academy takes a new approach to the apprentice program format.
Cover Story: Priming Pinchwelds
There’s a lot more to installing glass than you think, such as properly prepping the steel and aluminum. With all shops offering a lifetime warranty on repairs, it’s important to follow the proper procedures.
Becoming a Great Leader
Being a leader isn’t about dictating but rather doing things that will make others want to follow you. Here’s how to become a great one.
Collision Technician Symposium to Take Place Oct. 22nd in Columbus, Ohio
Event will include presentations on pre- and post-repair scanning, OE certification, critical welding techniques for today’s vehicles and more.
Aluminum Series: How to Work Safely When Repairing Aluminum
Maintaining a safe and healthy work environment when working with aluminum requires implementing SOPs and having the proper equipment and shop layout.
Business Management: Electronic Avenue
A lot of body shops are still ordering parts via the phone or fax, but electronic parts procurement is slowly but surely gaining ground.
The “Other Guy’s” Repair
The perfect 100-point collision repair could take a really long time. And while those multiple steps and tasks may be exactly what the car manufacturer recommended, any real-world body shop has to balance the ideal repair with the time allowed.
SEM Releases Standard Operating Procedure for Plastic Tab Repair
SEM’s SOP for plastic tab repair shows viewers how to efficiently repair most automotive plastic tabs for bumpers, mirror housings and more.
AASP/NJ Mourns the Loss of James Moy
Moy, 44, had an extensive industry history including work as a consultant for Precision Auto Group (among others) and as a coach for VeriFacts Automotive.
3M Automotive Aftermarket Division Launches Series of Commercial Truck Repair Procedures
These written procedures can help assist the commercial fleet collision shops in delivering consistency within the repair process through development of standardized repair procedures.
