Joseph Carubba: 2013 BodyShop Business Collision Repair Shop Executive of the Year
Congratulations to our 30th collision repair professional to be honored with this prestigious award!
Waterborne: A Healthier, Greener Environment
The body shop at Mercedes-Benz Manhattan looks at using waterborne paint as doing their part to help the environment – and improve their employees’ health.
Proper Plastic Repair Procedures
Given the shrinking pool of repairs, it’s probably a wise strategy to look for opportunities everywhere you can. Plastic repair is one of them.
Play It Safe: “Culture of Safety”
Establish a “culture of safety” in your shop and insist your techs wear
(and properly use) safety equipment. Their families will thank you.
Shop Profile: Cornering the Luxury Market
This shop owner knew what he wanted and got it: a thriving
business that repairs high-end vehicles and doesn’t compromise on quality.
Trade Secrets
Unusual, everyday tools commonly used in the collision repair industry.
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The Shop in the Middle of Nowhere: Tyler, Pa.
Cataldo’s Collision Service
If You Build It…Remodeling Tips for Best Results
If you remodel your shop – and do it right – the return on your investment will be improved efficiency, increased profits and more motivated employees. Take it from these guys …
Seeds of Success: Redfield Collision Center
Name: Redfield Collision Center Location: Festus, Mo. Owner: Greg Redfield Established: 1976 Square Footage: 18,200 Number of Employees: 27 Repair Volume: 116 cars per month Average Repair Cost: $1,640 The first Harley-Davidson motorcycle was made entirely by hand by four men in a backyard shed. Although it started out simple, the now-mass-produced Iron Horse ended