Mismatched Bumpers Make Low-Speed Crashes Cost More, Says IIHS
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) says that new crash tests it conducted show that SUV bumpers that don’t line up with those on regular cars can lead to huge repair bills in what should be minor collisions in stop-and-go traffic. In the tests, an SUV going 10 mph struck the back of its
CAPA Corrects the Record on Parts Meeting New Bumper Certification Program
In response to a recent story in BodyShop Business, the Certified Automotive Parts Association (CAPA) has reported that, to date, no parts have been certified to meet the new CAPA 501 bumper standard. According to CAPA, the way the Diamond Standard press release received by BodyShop Business was worded may give some people the impression
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).
All H&V Collision Center Locations Receive CCAR Recognition as GreenLink Shops
The Coordinating Committee For Automotive Repair (CCAR) announces that H&V Collision Center of New York has received the “GreenLink Shop” recognition for all three of its facilities. The GreenLink Shop status, an extension of CCAR’s CCAR-GreenLink Environmental Compliance Assistance Center and S/P2 (Safety and Pollution Prevention) E-learning Program, is designed to promote consumer confidence in
ICC Collision Centers Opening Second Arizona Store
ICC Collision Centers, a California-based MSO with locations in California and Arizona, announced the upcoming grand opening of its second Arizona shop in El Mirage, which will be held on June 5. The event, which is open to the public, is scheduled from 10 a.m. 2 p.m. at 12555 Northwest Grand Avenue Suite C El
USA Collision Centers Opens Fifth Location in Cincinnati
The Sanfillipo Collision Group, owners of USA Collision Centers, a Cincinnati-based MSO, recently opened its fifth location in the Greater Cincinnati area. The newest USA Collision Centers location is in Fairfield, Ohio (a northwestern suburb of Cincinnati). Chief Operating Officer and company spokesman Joe Sanfillipo III said, “We’re excited about the new location in Fairfield.
DRPs: Good, Necessary Evil or Bad for Business?
Panel at WIN Conference delves into effects of DRPs on various-sized shops, reveals percent of shops’ revenue that’s DRP-driven.
How to Sell Your Body Shop
So you’re thinking about selling your shop. Times are tough, and you’ve had just about enough of this crazy industry. How much is your business worth? How can you maximize its value? Read on and perhaps your retirement can be that much rosier.
LKQ’s First Quarter Profit Up 67 Percent
LKQ Corp. saw its first-quarter profit leap 67 percent as demand for parts grew and commodity prices dropped, the company said April 29. Chicago-based LKQ made $53.9 million in the January through March period, up $21.6 million from the $32.3 million net income reported for the same period last year. The company earned 37 cents
Mitchell 1 Celebrates 90th Anniversary
Many changes have taken place at Mitchell 1 since it was founded as a private company called Reed Electrical Manuals. Now, Mitchell 1 is looking back over its long history as it celebrates 90 years of providing repair information solutions to the automotive industry. Reed Electrical Manuals was originally established to provide the first specifications