STRANGE BUT TRUE: Road Rage Gets Political
Schoolteacher’s Obama/Biden bumper sticker sets off bumper-ramming retiree.
OEM Pavilion Returns to 2010 ASRW Show Floor with Expanded Offerings, Exhibit Presence
OEMs have will return to the Automotive Service & Repair Week (ASRW) show floor as participants in the second annual OEM Pavilion. To date, confirmed participants include General Motors, Ford Motor Co. and Toyota Motor Sales USA Inc., with a growing list of verbal commitments, five of which are expected to be confirmed soon. OEMs
CRA Brings Bumper Reinforcement Bars to California DOI’s Legal Counsel
Association demonstrates difference in performance between OEM and aftermarket parts, wants insurer-led recall of vehicles repaired using aftermarket bumper reinforcements.
Tracking Lean Performance and Productivity
Most businesses track performance with accounting system financials. But body shops aren’t typical businesses. For us, the key number to know is the amount of resources required to produce a specific amount of value.
CCC Crash Course Industry Report Predicts Little to No Increase in Claims Over Next Decade
Fewer shops, more total losses, declining claim frequency and increasing vehicle complexity are just some of the trends predicted by the 2010 edition of CCC Information Services Inc.’s CCC Crash Course industry report titled, “The Convergence of People, Economy and Technology.” “The last decade has seen dramatic change in the automotive collision repair and insurance
Airbrush Demonstration at Detroit Autorama to be Provided by Ohio Technical College
Automotive trade school Ohio Technical College (OTC) has spent more than 40 years preparing students from across the country for rewarding careers in automotive maintenance, performance and restoration. The school is continuing its training with the new OTC Evolution of Life Road Show a live airbrush demonstration that tours high schools and events around
Keystone Automotive Announces Initial Test Results on Aftermarket Bumper Reinforcement
Company says aftermarket part meets federal safety standard.
Know Body Shop’s Problems to Start Lean Transformation
Is someone trying to sell you slick lean “tools” before you’ve identified your shop’s problems? Fall into this trap and you may be very disappointed by the outcome.
Converting a Body Shop to Waterborne Paint: What to Expect
After eight years working with waterborne basecoats, I’ve seen the good, the bad and the ugly. Here’s a no-frills, firsthand account of my experience.
ABRA Auto Body & Glass Adds Muscatine, Iowa Franchise
Minneapolis-based ABRA Auto Body & Glass recently announced the opening of its 98th repair center. Located in Muscatine, Iowa, this is the second ABRA franchise awarded to brothers Tim and Jeff Weber. “We are very happy with the success of their franchise in Dubuque, Iowa," said Mark Wahlin, vice president of franchising. "Their success can