Study Finds Cellphone Notifications Impair Drivers’ Focus
The study found that the simple notification distraction is comparable to the effects seen when users actively use their cellphones to send texts or make calls.
Looking Clearly Through the Glass Part II
The introduction of collision avoidance systems has made a simple windshield replacement a complex issue.
NHTSA Study Says Car Crashes Have $871 Billion Impact on U.S.
Hefty price tag includes $277 billion in economic costs and $594 billion in loss of life and decreased quality of life, according to 2010 data.
Joseph Carubba: 2013 BodyShop Business Collision Repair Shop Executive of the Year
Congratulations to our 30th collision repair professional to be honored with this prestigious award!
IIHS Says Cellphone Use Hasn’t Resulted in Big Boost in Crashes
Studies show cellphone use is a distraction, but their use hasn’t resulted in an “epidemic of crashes.”
BSB Undercover: The Estimate Roundup
The BSB staff went undercover, taking a damaged vehicle to several body shops in Northeast Ohio. The difference in the estimates we received, the physical appearances of the shops and the way we were treated as potential customers was startling.
BUSINESS FEATURE: How Do Customers Choose Your Body Shop?
There are many factors that come into play when it comes time for a consumer to select a collision repair facility. Do an honest assessment of how you compare with other shops, and you’ll be well on your way to knowing whether you stand out or just blend into the background.
Rochester, New York Shop Nu-Look Collision to Host ‘Family Fun and Safety Day’
Nu-Look Collision, based in Rochester, N.Y., is hosting a Family Fun and Safety Day on Saturday, Oct. 2. This event will take place at The Mall at Greece Ridge in the Sears overflow parking lot from 11 a.m.–5 p.m. In a press release announcing the event, Nu-Look says the even is an extension of the
STRANGE BUT TRUE: Hot Tempers, Heated Libidos Make Men Dangerous Summer Drivers, Study Claims
New research claims that female motorists are calmer, less distracted and safer on the roads during the summer months than men, who appear to suffer more from both hot tempers and heated libidos when the temperatures soar, according to British auto insurer Sheilas’ Wheels. In the Sheilas’ Wheels car insurance "intemperate temperatures" poll, 21 percent
STRANGE BUT TRUE: Woman Nicked for Shaving Behind the Wheel
Hygiene-challenged Florida woman wrecks car while trying to groom bikini line.