2017 BodyShop Business Executives of the Year Put People and Principles First
Being so vested in their family shops, Stephen Kendrick Jr. and Rick Cope are passionate leaders who put their people and principles first.
I-CAR to Offer Collision Repair Training Courses and Presentations at SEMA
I-CAR will offer more than 30 training courses and presentations, all focused on preparing the industry for dynamic changes in vehicle technologies and materials.
Toyota Names Connecticut BASF Glasurit Shop Certified Collision Center of the Year
Winner A-1 Toyota is the first Toyota dealer from the Northeast to receive the recognition since the award’s inception.
I-CAR Announces New ProLevel 2 Training Courses
This new set of courses will enable those who manage shop production to improve their efficiencies, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Reader’s Choice: Why Is There So Much Apathy Toward Training and Attending Meetings in Our Industry?
When it comes to our industry, I believe there are some underlying issues and agendas that drive much of the apathy we see.
Mitchell Issues First Quarter 2016 Industry Trends Report
Greg Horn gets to the root of the common phrase, “Cars cost more to repair than they used to,” by analyzing repair cost inflation rates as reflected by total loss frequency, rising insurance rates and repair order costs.
AASP-MN, Axalta Hold ‘Write it Right: Estimating Best Practices’ Seminar
The seminar provided attendees with information and resources to support and justify their position on what it takes to restore a vehicle back to pre-accident condition.
Paint Shop Math
Owners and managers at every level in every business need to track and chart some numbers. Which numbers would work for charting paint and material (P&M) costs?
AASP-MN and Axalta to Host “Write it Right: Estimating Best Practices” Seminar
The seminar, presented by Mike Anderson of Collision Advice, will provide estimators with information and resources to understand, support and justify their position on what it takes to restore a vehicle back to pre-accident condition.
Editor’s Notes: Back to School
I did something the other day for the first time: I took an I-CAR class online. And it was really fun!