ASA Survey: Tech Shortage, Insurance Rates Continue to be Nagging Issues for Body Shops
Some 47 percent of collision repairers pointed to the lack of skilled repair technicians as their most pressing challenge in 2016.
Where Have All the Auto Body Technicians Gone Part 2
The traditional ways of getting technicians are not keeping up with the demand of today’s shops. What do we as an industry need to do to draw young people into this trade? Part 2 of a 2-part series.
Hiring: Need Auto Body Technicians to Fill Jobs?
There’s a battle raging in our industry to hire and keep technicians. What is the solution so that every shop has the people they need to operate efficiently and profitably? Part 1 of a 2-part series.
The Tech Shortage
Some of the same workforce issues that existed 10 years ago exist today, but the industry has stepped up its efforts to solve them.
Come Back! Impressing New Technicians to Stay
While off to a promising start, an apprentice left collision repair behind. Why? For starters, shortcutting techs didn’t want to take the time to teach, and insurance “procedures” didn’t offer him hope for a secure future. If you’re lucky enough to snag a future tech, remember: The impressions he gets will be lasting ones, so make them good.
Finders Keepers: Qualified Technicians
With a shortage of qualified technicians plaguing the industry, shop owners are asking, “Where’s the best place to find my next employee?” The answer: in your own back yard.
LKQ Donates $50K to TechForce Foundation
With a concern over the technician shortage, LKQ says it wants to be part of the solution.
AASP/NJ’s Automotive Industry Survey Reveals ‘New Normal’
The annual survey set out to give repairers the opportunity to share their views on challenges related to the labor rate, technician shortage, photo estimating, insurance steering, ADAS calibrations and more.
Sherwin-Williams, Larsen Motorsports Name Scholarship Winner
Sherwin-Williams and Larsen Motorsports have named the first recipient of the Blazing Trails Scholarship Fund, a 501(c)3) created to address the technician shortage.
CARSTAR Colorado Business Group Sponsors Local Technical School
The CARSTAR Colorado Business Group has partnered with Aims Community College, Automotive & Technology Center to help address the collision technician shortage.
