Building the Perfect Body Shop Owner
What traits and skills does the perfect body shop owner have? We set out to find out and build that person block by block.
Equipment and Tool Institute’s Automotive Components White Paper Now Available
The white paper, conducted by The Martec Group, examines the increasing complexity of vehicles and how that continues to impact the automotive aftermarket.
Refinish: The Painter’s Toolbox
A painter’s toolbox shouldn’t just include equipment but also intellectual resources as well as education and training to further their knowledge and development.
Is Your Collision Repair Facility Equipped for Aluminum Repair Demand?
With more aluminum vehicles on the road, the opportunity to perform repairs on this metal has increased substantially. What’s pulling into your lot these days? And are you prepared to service aluminum vehicles?
Comparing the Collision Industry of the Past to Today
I hunted down a bunch of old friends and customers who were still repairing or repainting collision damage every day to get their take on what industry changes have been good and which things were better back in the day. Here’s what they had to say.
Eurovac Inline Wet Mix Dust Collection Interceptor for Aluminum Repair
The Interceptor is designed for the retrofit of existing central vacuums, allowing the central vacuum system to now service your dust extraction needs in aluminum bays and the regular steel side of the operation.
Snap-on Releases 2016 Heavy Duty Flyer
The Snap-on Heavy Duty Flyer is full of special deals, good now through Oct. 31st.
Snap-on Hosts Franchisee Conference in Orlando, Fla.
The conference played host to more than 8,700 registered attendees, including representatives of more than 3,000 North American routes.
Polyvance Unveils New Bumper Pliers Kit
Polyvance’s new 6146 Bumper Pliers Kit makes it easier for technicians to repair the rectangular “slot tab” features often found on bumper covers.
Technical: Aluminum – Just Another Change
The collision industry has faced and adapted to many changes over the years, and aluminum is just the latest one.
