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.
CARSTAR Offering ‘Certified Green’ Program to Its Shops
Two CARSTAR stores have already earned certification.
Comparing Computerized Measuring Systems
Pilots flying in dense fog have to rely on their instruments to make safe landings. Can you do the equivalent of an instrument landing when repairing a vehicle? Only if you can determine the dimensional accuracy of a structural frame…by using a computerized measuring system
NABC Opens PRIDE Award Nominations
NABC says its renewed approach to award process includes the formation of a PRIDE committee, outreach from NABC corporate members and an improved online nomination form.
Ford Locks Horns with Insurers, Consumer Advocates Over Part Patent Legislation
Automaker representative says ‘unscrupulous insurers’ spur manufacturing of low-cost ‘copycat parts,’ while consumer advocates tout bill’s support of marketplace competition.
NASCAR Driver Offers Tips for Repairing Dents with Bondo
When the NASCAR racing series visits the tight tracks and short ovals that lead to lots of crashes, the teams are prepared with gallons of Bondo Auto Body Filler, part of the 3M automotive products family. 3M says an estimated 215 gallons of Bondo Auto Body Filler will be used by the NASCAR Sprint Cup
Body Shop Awarded for Recycling, Energy-Saving Practices
San Ramon Body and Detail Shop and its owner, Geoff Johnson, have received the first ever Green Business Award from the San Ramon Chamber of Commerce. The award recognizes a San Ramon, Calif., business that has developed initiatives that save energy, reduce waste and improve the environment. At the chamber awards luncheon, Johnson and his
Fitting the Rear Bumper Cover on 2010 Ford Mustangs
Your technician is installing a brand-new OEM rear bumper cover on a 2010 Ford Mustang but is struggling to properly fit the cover to the quarter panel. He or she has spent several frustrating hours trying to make sure the fit is acceptable and will pass final inspection. Upon completion, you find that the new
LKQ Achieves Record Results for 2009
LKQ Corp. has announced results for its fourth quarter and full year ended Dec. 31, 2009. Income from continuing operations for the fourth quarter was $36.5 million and diluted earnings per share from continuing operations was 25 cents. For the full year, income from continuing operations was $127.1 million and diluted earnings per share from
Bondo Used to Fill Pothole at Daytona 500
In racing, the common repair for many situations is a roll of 3M tape and a can of Bondo auto body filler. And on the day of NASCAR’s biggest race at Daytona International Speedway, 3M says this adage came true – Bondo saved the day. When the combination of cold weather and heavy rain caused