5 Biggest Body Shop Trends for Success
In the pages of “The Secrets of America’s Greatest Body Shops,” five trends for body shop success were revealed. Now, we go in depth on the biggest opportunities for independent collision repairers to differentiate themselves from the competition.
Estimates: My DRP Partner Told Me to Leave Items Out
Our DRP partner has instructed us to not list certain things on our estimates. Is there a problem with our writers leaving them out?
AASP/NJ Members Earn Auto Body License Renewal Certificates at Welding Seminar
The Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of New Jersey (AASP/NJ) announced that more than 150 technicians earned their auto body license renewal certificates this month thanks to AASP/NJ training events sponsored by Flemington Car and Truck Country.
California Bureau of Automotive Repair Hears Presentation on New Vehicle Technology
The California Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR) recently got up to speed on how sophisticated vehicles are becoming thanks to a presentation by Gene Lopez, director of development and training for Seidner’s Collision Centers.
AASP/NJ Members Learn How to Strategically Improve Their Businesses
The presentation, “Open Your Eyes…And You Will Become a Game Changer,” focused on KPIs, standing up to insurance companies and repairing a vehicle properly according to OE specifications.
Heavy Truck Repair for Big Rigs
Shops talk about the challenges and opportunities in heavy-duty collision repair.
In Collision Repair, Every Procedure Is Significant
Not every part or procedure is life-threatening, but even the most insignificant thing can damage your reputation.
Do Auto Body Shops Work for Consumers or Insurance Companies?
Repairers often believe they’re repairing a consumer’s vehicle but being paid by the insurer. This mentality is not only wrong but can be extremely harmful – not only to the repairer, but also to the vehicle owner and the collision repair industry at-large.
SCRS: Hyundai Position Statements ‘Small Step in Right Direction’
During the April 10 SCRS open board meeting, SCRS Executive Director Aaron Schulenburg acknowledged that Hyundai’s position statements on pre- and post-repair scanning and the use of reconditioned steel or aluminum wheels was “a small step in the right direction.”
Reader’s Choice: Who Should Pay for Access to OEM Repair Information?
Who should pay for OEM-pay websites for procedures on repair operations: insurance companies or shops?
