Uni-Select Inc. Acquires Two Aftermarket Distributors
Acquisitions strengthen FinishMaster’s footprint in Southern California and complement existing operations in the North Carolina market.
Enamel, Amaretto and Ill-Advised Repair Tactics
The collision business still attracts a unique blend of personalities…and I’m pleased to continue meeting them after 45 years.
Washington Collision Repairer Exposes Shoddy Repairs to Local TV Station
Jeff Butler of Haury’s Lake City Collision says cost pressures and ignorance of OE repair guidelines to blame.
Collision Industry Issues: Then and Now
Mark Clark celebrates 25 years of writing for BodyShop Business with a special new column, the first discussing industry concerns of the past and present – including “dart.”
NABC Announces 2011 PRIDE Award Recipients
The National Auto Body Council (NABC) announced the winners of the 16th annual 2011 Pride Awards, the cornerstone of NABC’s mission to create positive public awareness of the collision repair industry and an institution with a legacy almost as long as NABC itself.
Diary of a Bad Collision Repair Part II
It’s been almost one year since I exposed some butcher jobs in the North Carolina collision market, and guess what? They’re still happening.
Ford to Add Rear Inflatable Seat Belts to More Vehicles
Ford has announced that the rear inflatable seat belts it introduced on the new Ford Explorer will also be available on next year’s Ford Flex and Lincoln vehicles. "This advanced restraint system is designed to help reduce head, neck and chest injuries for rear seat passengers, often children and older passengers who can be more
CCRE Calls “Taking Back Control of Your Business” Seminar a Success
The Coalition for Collision Repair Excellence (CCRE) debuted its Level 2 Seminar Series, "Taking Back Control of Your Business (From Third-Party Entities)," in Cleveland, Ohio April 8-9. CCRE states that this second-level training program was delivered to a "packed classroom of energetic, eager-to- learn attendees." "The mood of the class was positive and upbeat since
Back to Basics: Damage Analysis
Supplements are a waste of time. We need to learn how to write a complete repair blueprint to reduce supplements and cycle time.
Back to Basics: Damage Analysis
Supplements are a waste of time. We need to learn how to write a complete repair blueprint to reduce supplements and cycle time.
