Proper Paint Prep: Cleaning and Abrading
Why do we constantly need to revisit the fundamentals of paint preparation? Because nothing is faster or more profitable than doing the job one time.
Long-Time Business Starts New Chapter with Second Generation Owners
Heather Cullaton learned the benefit of giving back from their father, Fred Haberl, longtime CARSTAR franchise partner in Lakeland, FL. She works with the Boy Scouts, her church, NABC Recycled Rides and other community programs. On this particular day, she finds herself at a 4H show, buying a pig for a student to grow and
DataTouch Launches Data Pump Manager for Auto Body Shops
The Data Pump Manager is designed to share only the correct estimate and needed repair information to conduct business with each service provider.
Tesla Model 3 TPMS Service
Resetting and programming TPMS sensors for a Tesla is a lot like any other vehicle, and the challenge is still the same: keeping the light off.
Top 5 Stories of the Week
A recap of the top five stories on bodyshopbusiness.com during the week of March 11.
The Basics of Successful ADAS Calibration
It all starts with checking the OE service information and precisely following the specs to the letter.
CARSTAR Salutes the Women of the Collision Repair Industry
The women of CARSTAR U.S. are role models for anyone looking to succeed in the vehicle service business.
Use Less, Make More in the Paint Shop
One of the challenges we face every day is how can we be more competitive in the marketplace. Collision Centers must be efficient and profitable if they want to remain in the game long term. It is critical that we identify the steps to becoming more efficient by using less to make more money. Step
Steering Angle Sensor Service
Ninety percent of the time when a steering angle sensor code is active, it means the sensor needs to be calibrated.
CIF Provides Assistance to Injured Collision Technician
Collision technician Gary Noble of Louisville Collision Center has been out of work for over 15 weeks due to a major car accident.
