WIN Engaging Women at NACE with Education, Booth Presence and More
Continuing the Women’s Industry Network (WIN) mission of engaging women in the collision repair industry, WIN says it’s in high gear to reach out to women at the International Autobody Congress and Exposition (NACE) during Automotive Service and Repair Week (ASRW) in Orlando, Oct. 5-8. WIN’s presence will be marked on the ASRW trade show
NABC Pride Nomination Deadline is Days Away
The time has come for the National Autobody Council (NABC) to remind everyone that the deadline for nominations for the 16th annual Pride Awards is Sept. 20. “Please make sure the unsung heroes dotting the landscape of the collision repair industry get the recognition they deserve by submitting a nomination right now,” said Pride Chair
Sept. 29 CREW Webcast to Explore Social Media
The Collision Repair Executive Webcast (CREW) will welcome Craig Camacho of Keenan Auto Body and Rich Tornetta of CollisionMax Auto Body and Glass Centers, who will discuss their deployment of social media as an integral component of their sales and marketing strategies. Keenan Auto Body and CollisionMax have been on the forefront of innovation
Educational Schedule, Structure Released for New MSO Symposium at NACE
Details surrounding the Multiple Shop Operator (MSO) Symposium – the newest event at Automotive Service & Repair Week (ASRW) – have been released, including educational content, speakers and the full schedule. The MSO Symposium will take place Thursday, Oct. 6, featuring an all-day program consisting of education and networking specific to MSOs. Sponsors of this
Ford, ABPA Spar Over Parts Testing Results
The Automotive Body Parts Association (ABPA) recently released test results that it says revealed that Ford service parts exhibited lower hardness, lower weight, lower density and higher flammability and were able to absorb far less energy than equivalent Ford production parts. Ford fired back, however, stating that ABPA’s reports contain inaccurate information about Ford Genuine
What’s a Crankshaft Position Sensor?
Back in 1979, I remember attending a Ford training class on the much-awaited EEC III computer system. It was the replacement for EEC II and was loaded with new features including the ability to mate up to the new AOD transmission. Of course, it was heralded by us factory types as the end-all in new
Sectioning the Front Hinge A-Pillar of the Buick Regal
Here is an excerpt of an OE repair article for a 2011 Buick Regal A-pillar – front hinge pillar body sectioning (upper).
Saluting a Soldier
When Jason Clary was deployed to Afghanistan by the Army, he left his beat-up pickup in the hands of
a good friend, thinking he was only going to get a tune-up. But when he arrived home, he found out he got a lot more.
Pro-Customer Advertising: Don’t Be Afraid
Center your advertising around the “pro-customer” concept and you’ll stand out from other shops. Why? Because nobody – absolutely nobody – is going to
follow you.
Famous Street Rod Painter Charley Hutton to Join SCRS at SEMA Show
The Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) has added a live discussion with famous street rod painter Charley Hutton to its list of events it will be hosting at the SEMA Show Nov. 1-4 in Las Vegas. The interview and public Q & A will take place on Wednesday, Nov. 2, from 2-3 p.m. at