NAPA Paint & Supply-Martin Senour Announced as SCRS Corporate Member
NAPA Paint & Supply-Martin Senour, since 1925 a distributor of parts, refinishing products, tools and equipment to the automotive service industries, is the most recent corporate member announced by the Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS). Though most closely identified with the automotive parts portion of their business, NAPA’s role as a supplier of Martin
Negotiate Like a Pro
Improved negotiation skills can have a positive effect on virtually every aspect of your life, not the least of which is your shop’s profitability.
Advertising War: Insurers Vs. Body Shops
Some repairers are trying to counter insurers’ advertising with advertising of their own. It might seem like a futile effort, but the goal is not to outspend insurers. Instead, it’s to educate consumers on the accident claim process.
AMI Announces 2010-2011 Board of Trustees Officers
The Automotive Management Institute (AMI) has announced the recently elected board of trustees officers for 2010-2011: Tony Passwater, Chair Tony Passwater, president of AEII, has worked in the collision industry since 1972. He comes from a third generation family in the collision repair business. During his involvement, he has worked and managed his family
Right to Repair Coalition Vows to Try Again in Mass. After Bill Stalls
The Massachusetts state legislature ended its formal session on July 31 without taking action on SB 2517, the Motor Vehicle Owners’ Right to Repair Bill. The bill had been referred to the state’s House Committee on Ways and Means, and the committee opted to take no action. The bill passed the Massachusetts Senate earlier this
AkzoNobel Opens 2011 Most Influential Women Nominations
AkzoNobel Car Refinishes Americas has opened nominations for the 2011 Most Influential Women in the Collision Repair Industry (MIW) awards. During its 11-year history, this industry-wide program has honored the contributions of approximately 80 exceptional leaders who have enriched the industry with their leadership, vision, commitment to excellence and willingness to give back to their
Painters Supply & Equipment Co. Names Guy Bargnes VP of Sales and Marketing
Painters Supply & Equipment Co. announced that industry veteran Guy Bargnes has accepted the position of vice president, sales and marketing, effective June 14, 2010. In this role, he will be responsible for sales and profit growth via strategic initiatives set forth by the company. Bargnes joins Painters Supply with a lifetime of PBE experience.
Diminished Value: Fact or Fiction?
Whether or not you agree with or support the idea that customers’ vehicles lose significant portions of their value after they leave your shops, the market has spoken to the issue, and it appears to be an inescapable fact.
‘Right to Repair’ Legislation Debated in New York
The Senate Standing Committee on Consumer Protection and the Assembly Standing Committee on Consumer Affairs and Protection held a joint hearing June 9 to hear testimony on the proposed New York State Automotive Right to Repair Act (SB 7302 and AB 6634). The Automotive Service Association (ASA) opposes the New York State Right to Repair
Debate: Do Dealership Body Shops Perform the Lowest Quality Repairs? No.
Bob Flanigan, manager, O’Daniel Motor Sales Body Shop, Ft. Wayne, Ind., argues that dealership shops perform quality repairs.