Web Presence Management: Optimize Your Website
Consumers who need collision repair services are now almost exclusively searching for body shops online. So does your shop rank high in their search results? If not, you need search engine optimization (SEO).
A Shot of Enthusiasm
It’s easy to be pessimistic about this industry when you hear first and second generation shop owners tell you that, instead of proudly handing over the business to their kids, they’re going to tell them to run as fast as they can in the opposite direction. But I’ve got an easy cure for the doldrums,
Speed Up Photo Documentation
RepairCenter FastPhoto Manager, a fully integrated module of the Mitchell RepairCenter shop workspace, automates the process of capturing, sorting and accessing collision-related photos, providing significant time savings. Wireless technology makes it quick and easy to shoot photos of vehicle damage and automatically link them to the correct repair order or estimate. Increased documentation helps improve
Organize Clips and Fasteners
PDQ offers “simply the best” way to store and organize clips and fasteners. A storage rack is free with the purchase of 36 boxes. PDQ’s Starter System contains all the popular plastic retainers, bolts, screws and more (1,705 pieces for $357.06), or systems can be customized. Call (800) 434-5141 or visit online.
Cure at Room Temperature
The IP Process Refinish System with Air-Dry Technology from The Martin Senour Company removes the need for baking for a fast cure time and same-day repairs. Air-Dry allows for curing at ambient (70-75°F) room temperatures. The IP Process uses high-quality primers, basecoats and urethane clearcoats that produce high quality finishes. Because baking isn’t required, any
I-CAR Bringing Technology Showcase and Professional Development Event to ASRW
I-CAR will return to Automotive Service Repair Week (ASRW) this year and offer an extended training schedule, including the premiere of an all-new I-CAR course, along with events on the show floor throughout the week and interactive sessions with I-CAR experts. ASRW includes the International Autobody Congress & Exposition (NACE), the Congress of Automotive Repair
AMI Announces 2010-2011 Board of Trustees Officers
The Automotive Management Institute (AMI) has announced the recently elected board of trustees officers for 2010-2011: Tony Passwater, Chair Tony Passwater, president of AEII, has worked in the collision industry since 1972. He comes from a third generation family in the collision repair business. During his involvement, he has worked and managed his family
Color Formula Retrieval System Updated for Sikkens Mixit Pro
AkzoNobel Car Refinishes has announced the release of the latest upgrade to its Sikkens Mixit Pro color formula retrieval system. Sikkens Mixit Pro 1.3 adds new features and functionality to a system that already delivers ease of use and first-time-right color formulas, plus an array of advanced repair management and information tools, AkzoNobel says. Director
Agenda Announced for 2010 BodyShop Business Conference
Breakout sessions, panel discussions, trade show highlight educational event.
Chief Adds Free Upper Body Bar to Velocity Measuring System
Chief Automotive Technologies has added its Upper Body Bar as standard equipment to its Velocity computerized frame measuring system at no extra charge, the company announced. The Upper Body Bar extends the reach of Velocity’s laser measuring capabilities to cover the entire vehicle, including roof, trunk, strut towers and windows and to facilitate steering and