Chief Introduces VelocityMAX Measuring System
Chief Automotive Technologies has introduced VelocityMAX, a computerized frame measuring system that Chief says will give shops more accurate damage identification and design-based repairs. “VelocityMAX helps shops make more money by revealing hidden damage up front, so estimators can write more accurate and profitable estimates. It also offers a number of exclusive features that
‘Collision Collusion’ Book by Danny Wyatt Now Available
Danny Wyatt’s controversial new book, "Collision Collusion: Auto Insurers – Modern Day Gangsters in Collision Claim Payments," is now available for purchase via his website, www.collisioncollusions.com. “My hope is that consumers will gain a better understanding of collision claim practices that auto insurers and auto body shops don’t want them to know about,” said Wyatt,
Maryland Shop Earns ‘Green’ Certification
Scuderi Auto Body CARSTAR in Rockville, Md., has been certified green, by environmental assessment firm GRC-Pirk and according to U.S. EPA standards. The distinction recognizes Scuderi Auto Body CARSTAR’s effort to increase energy efficiency, reduce emissions and pollution. In 2002, the shop won the National Prevention Award for its invention of the nation’s first non-hazardous
STRANGE BUT TRUE: Raging Bull Makes Its Own Demolition Derby
Escaped bull charges motorcycle, Pontiac and two police cars during spree in Florida.
PPG-Painted ‘Gold Digger’ Wins 2010 Ridler Award
“Gold Digger,” a 1933 Ford Phaeton sporting a gold PPG finish, has been named the winner of this year’s coveted Ridler Award. The honor, regarded as one of the most prestigious in the world of custom cars, was announced at the 58th Detroit Autorama at Cobo Hall in downtown Detroit. The car is owned by
Atlas Copco Offers Chance to Win Race Weekend Experience with Stewart-Haas Racing at Charlotte Motor Speedway
Atlas Copco Compressors, as part of its continuing relationship with Stewart-Haas Racing, is providing an opportunity to win race tickets, garage credentials and a meeting with the team’s two drivers, Tony Stewart and Ryan Newman, during the Oct. 14-16, 2010 NASCAR race weekend at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Two lucky winners will each win a trip
Lincoln Electric Introduces New 2010 Consumables Catalog
Lincoln Electric has introduced its first ever annual 2010 Consumable Product Catalog. This book includes Lincoln Electric’s full line of legacy welding consumables, as well as new products introduced in the last year to help customers increase productivity and improve weld quality. Similar to the 2010 Equipment Catalog, the new Consumable catalog will have an
AutoBody America Opens 11th Tennessee Store
Memphis-based AutoBody America is opening its 11th Tennessee location in Clarksville. The Memphis Business Journal reports that the 9,000-square-foot facility is the fourth new AutoBody America store opened in the past year. “The Clarksville location allows us to bring our lean production model and best-in-class customer satisfaction into a high growth area of Tennessee,” said
Executive Interview: Maaco President Talks Marketing, Lean and DRPs
David Lapps has spent more than 35 years with Maaco, using aggressive retail strategies to develop auto painting and body work markets across the U.S. In this Executive Interview, Lapps talks about Maaco’s shift in its marketing message, its process improvement and its aggressive growth strategy in the collision repair market.
Executive Interview: CCC GM Discusses ‘Cloud Computing’ and How It Can Benefit Collision Repair Facilities
Since joining CCC Information Services, Inc., in 1991, Jim Dickens has held various senior-level positions within the company, including senior vice president of marketing and product management and vice president of the automotive services group, where he was responsible for sales and service to CCC’s collision repair facility customers. In this Executive Interview, Dickens discusses the trend of ‘cloud computing’ and why it will change the face of the industry.