How an MSO Does Scanning and Recalibration
There isn’t a simple one-size-fits-all solution to address the scanning and recalibration of vehicles with ADAS today. Here’s how we’re tackling it at my CARSTAR locations.
Collision Careers: Offering Veterans a Chance
I find that veterans are task-oriented and take direction well, which is why they’re a good fit at my shop.
Winners of Inaugural Top Technician Mentor/Mentee Competition Announced
The Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF) announced the winning teams at the inaugural Top Tech Mentor/Mentee Competition that was held Sept. 28 at Ranken Technical College in St. Louis, Mo.
How Do I Find Good Technicians?
Unfortunately, collision repairers across North America have been struggling to recruit and retain top talent in recent years.
Building Your Auto Body Shop by the Numbers
Here’s how I went from sweeping floors to managing three body shops with a complex financial footprint.
Wisconsin First Responders Receive Crucial Information to Help Save Lives
Knowing specifically where and how to efficiently cut, pry and extricate can make the difference in saving precious minutes and lives as well as the safety of the first responders.
CREF, I-CAR Release Results of Collision Industry Survey
The survey provides unique insights on industry trends such as average age, incomes, entry-level worker task expectations and more going back more than two decades.
Disaster Preparedness: Have a Plan for Your Shop
Dealing with a disaster requires prior planning; flexibility to handle the needs of the business; and a strong team of employees and family members.
Creating Consistency in Your Multi-Shop Operation
You built a successful collision repair business and then decided to expand to additional locations. Sounds simple, right? But replicating that consistent performance and successful business isn’t as easy as it sounds.
NABC Gifts Recycled Rides to Three St. Louis Veterans
The NABC announced that, on June 3, three deserving St. Louis veterans received refurbished vehicles to provide them independence and the ability to work and take care of their families.