An Ode to the Parts Cart: The Deceivingly Simple Solution to Optimizing Shop Productivity
By Tony Ashmore and Brian O’Reilly When it comes to managing your shop, in a perfect world there’s an organized, universal system. A system where every disassembled part is accounted for and stays perfectly intact, and where new parts are not misplaced, allowing every project to finish on time. Realistically though, we’re all human and
Maryland Body Shop Sues State Farm, Allstate Over Steering
Total Recon Auto Center is accusing the insurers of leading an “intentional, malicious campaign” against the repair center, which is an independent Tesla-certified shop.
SUNY Morrisville Auto Body Program Makes Students, Cars Shine
A 1997 Mustang Cobra is getting the chance to shine again, thanks to students in Alexander Graf’s auto body technology classes.
BodyShop Business Honors Thomas Baunach with National Award
BodyShop Business recently recognized Thomas Baunach, an ASE-certified collision technician from Bethlehem, Pa., with the 2023 BodyShop Business/ASE Master Collision Repair & Refinish Technician of the Year award.
The Auto Body Business: Common Sense Isn’t So Common
At this point in time, collision repairers need to reevaluate their businesses and do whatever is necessary to not just survive but thrive.
Collision Auto Parts LLC Acquires Eco Automotive Distributors
Founded in 1985 and headquartered in Rohnert Park, Calif., ECO is a distributor of aftermarket automotive parts to the collision repair market across San Francisco North Bay counties and beyond.
BodyShop Business Hands Out Executive of Year Awards at SEMA
Greg Solesbee of CARSTAR Hayden won the single-shop award, and Charlie Drake of Classic Collision won the multi-shop award.
The Auto Parts Shortage: Causes, Solutions and Future Implications
The parts shortage has affected everyone, from individual car owners to dealerships, independent shops and technicians.
Auto Body Repair: Crazy Industry, Crazy Terms
Many crazy phrases and terms used in the collision repair industry defy good business sense and logic.
Schaefer Autobody Centers Recognized for Top Health Plan
Schaefer Autobody Centers has been recognized for providing their employees one of “America’s Top 50 Health Plans.”
