CARSTAR Auto Body Repair Experts Names New Advisory Board Members
CARSTAR Auto Body Repair Experts, now in its 23nd year of operations, has named new advisory board members and a new vice chair to help lead what the company says are “aggressive growth and expansion efforts” for 2012.
Collex Collision Experts Wins CSi Complete’s 2011 ‘Clearly Elite’ Award for Customer Satisfaction
Collex Collision Experts, a multi-store operation based in Clinton Township, Mich., with facilities in Michigan and Florida, has won CSi Complete’s "Clearly Elite" award for customer satisfaction. "CSi Complete is blessed to have many outstanding customers, but Collex Collision is most deserving of our 2011 Clearly Elite customer of the year award," said David Merrell,
CARSTAR Auto Body Repair Experts Adds Seven New Stores
This spring and summer, seven independent collision centers around the country joined CARSTAR Auto Body Repair Experts. CARSTAR has some 400 stores in the United States and Canada. As a member of CARSTAR, these new franchisees will offer an array of services and products for collision repair, including the latest in repair technology, rental vehicles,
Liss CARSTAR Auto Body Repair Experts Celebrates 65 Years of Business
Liss CARSTAR in Crown Point, Ind., celebrates 65 years of business this year and three generations of ownership. Following is the story of the shop. In October 1946, Ray Liss opened for business as Liss Body Shop. The location was 10 North West Street, in the historic downtown Crown Point, just one block west of
How to Take Expert Photos of Collision Damage
Think snapping pics of dents is just point-and-shoot? Think again. A good grasp of the camera’s features, plus an understanding of framing and lighting, is essential to documenting collision damage properly.
Hybrids Soon to be Everywhere, Experts Predict
An article in the Chicago Tribune is saying that the number of vehicles with some degree of electrification will skyrocket from five in 2008 to 116 by the close of 2011. "Virtually every car will be a hybrid, with so many variations of electric-assistance that some manufacturers won’t even use the word," the article stated.
Auto Damage Experts Provides Expert Testimony in Criminal Trial
David Smith of Auto Damage Experts (ADE) was recently called upon in criminal court in Oregon to render expert opinion on behalf of the defendant in an Oregon state criminal case. The matter involved the accusation and ensuing assault charges filed by the State of Oregon against a man who allegedly broke the side glass
Social Media Expert Chris Brogan Selected as ASRW Keynote Speaker
Automotive Service and Repair Week (ASRW), in conjunction with DuPont Performance Coatings, announced that noted author and journalist Chris Brogan will headline the Opening General Session at ASRW 2011. The Opening General Session will take place Thursday, Oct. 6, from 8:30-10 a.m. Brogan, who is also a marketing consultant and frequent speaker about social media
Top Industry Experts Discuss the Impact of Education and Training at I-CAR Annual Conference
A panel discussion at the I-CAR Annual Conference held July 20 in Salt Lake City, Utah, focused on the impact of education and training on organizational performance. Russell Thrall III, I-CAR director of industry relations, moderated the panel, which consisted of the following automotive industry professionals: • Rollie Benjamin – co-founder, ABRA Auto Body &
Michigan-Based Collex Collision Experts Adds 15th Location
ntry level janitors and lot porters, to highly skilled auto body repair technicians and managers. Collex Collision’s employee training program allows the company to hire smart, capable individuals and train them to perform high quality repairs and provide outstanding customer service. Collex Collision acquired the former Winner’s Dodge Collision facility on Allen Road and will