Reader’s Choice – Corrosion Protection
“When repairing a vehicle, what is the best corrosion protection method to use?”
— Craig Chaffee, owner, Chaffee’s Autobody, Franklin, Mass.
NAIC Releases 2007 Market Share Data
The National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) has released the 2007 market share premium data for the top 25 insurers of select property/casualty lines of business. These data help to provide an indicator of the degree of market concentration in a line of business, as well as identify leading insurance writers. The report includes countrywide
How Far Should You Go to Keep Your DRP?
Even mega shops are starting to feel the pain from being on DRPs. As they say, give away the farm and eventually you may not have one left.
One Voice – Body Shops’ Business Climate
Body shop profits are being squeezed like never before, but not all repairers agree on the proper fix. One thing most repairers do agree on, however, is that more of them will have to do a better job of working together in order to effect change.
We’re Talking Dollars, Not Hours: Labor Hours
Labor hours or units are like Vegas gambling chips: They’re easier to throw away than actual dollars. Retraining our brains to think of these hours as dollars, though, will lead to greater profitability
Sectioning the 2007 Ford F-150 Front Lower Frame Rail
Each day, as you prepare to evaluate and repair structurally damaged vehicles, you and your team must ask many questions: Should I repair the damaged area or replace it? Should I section this part or replace it with a complete piece? Does my technician know where the weld locations are? Do my technicians have factory
Antitrust
‘Antitrust’ is spoken of frequently in the collision repair industry but is still often
misunderstood. Here’s a clear definition of what it is and how it relates to insurer- repairer business relations.
Collision Repair Salary vs. Commission
Each compensation method has its pros and cons. Ultimately, it comes
down to choosing the one that will compensate each individual technician according to his or her ability.
The Unofficial Collision Repair Dictionary
Many terms are used every day at our shops, but their true meanings are often muddled by the craziness of our business. A quick check of the dictionary can get us back on track.
Would Your Work Pass an Auto Safety Expert’s Test?
Many post-repair inspectors are finding that collision repair shops’ work isn’t up to snuff. And that can lead to a liability nightmare, not to mention the end of their businesses.
