U.S. Judicial Panel Consolidates Lawsuits Filed by Collision Repairers in Five States
Lawsuits will be heard in single proceeding in U.S. District Court in Florida.
Caliber Collision Opens State-of-the-Art Greenfield Collision Repair Facility in Texas
MSO increases shop count to 159 nationwide, 58 in Texas and 17 in Dallas-Ft. Worth area.
Collision Repairers Discuss Insurer-Mandated Parts Programs at CIC
Heated discussion at SEMA Show centered on repairers’ desire for choice in the market versus a forced solution.
Choice Autobody Repair Association to Host Parts Procurement Meeting
Meeting on Nov. 13 will feature panel discussion on parts procurement programs and other influences on the collision repair business.
Reader’s Choice: Cycle Time
“Why is cycle time so important? It seems the body shop industry has changed in that insurance companies’ No. 1 focus is now cycle time.”
Reader’s Choice: Parts Inventory
“We have an inventory of parts we ordered and never returned to the vendor for whatever reason. What percentage of depreciation (from price when originally purchased) is calculated into our selling of the part to the customer? Or do we just sell it for whatever we feel is reasonable?”
Reader’s Choice: Post-Repair Inspections
“What are some things you look for in post-repair inspections? As a tech, I’m always looking to put out a better product. Also, I’m interested in getting into the field of auto appraisal, either insurance or classic cars.”
USA Collision Centers to Host Benefit Event for Local Non-Profits
“Bleed, Bark and Wash for a Cure” to support The Hoxworth Blood Center, The Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals and The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.
Shop Profile: Collision Care Auto Body Centers
When Val Fichera and DeNardo Auto Body were first profiled in BodyShop Business in 1993, Fichera was a fledgling 21-year-old business owner with high ambitions. Nearly 20 years later, he has five locations with more than $14 million in gross sales.
Collision Repair Data Mining: Is It a Threat to Your Business?
Collision repairers are becoming increasingly concerned that their data is being used in ways they’re unaware of. They also feel it’s being used against them to control market dynamics.
