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Editor’s Notes: MIG Weld Master

I recently took an online I-CAR course and had so much fun that I asked I-CAR if they could get me into a live class where I could do some hands-on training, and they were more than happy to oblige.

Editor’s Notes: I Fell in Love with a Lambo

I set my eyes on a Lamborghini at SEMA. She was charcoal gray with black rims and style lines that made her look like she was moving while standing still.

Editor’s Notes: Change Is Everywhere

The auto body industry isn’t the only industry undergoing rapid change. The publishing industry is changing, too. So take heart in knowing that change is the one common denominator we can all relate to.

Editor’s Notes: Back to School

I did something the other day for the first time: I took an I-CAR class online. And it was really fun!

Editor’s Notes: How About a Career in the Auto Body Industry, Son?

Just the other day, I once again had the “what do you want to do with your life” discussion with my 15-year-old son. And I brought up a career in the auto body industry.

Car Heaven

We treated Dad to a trip to the 58th Annual Father’s Day Car Show at Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens, and it was one he’ll never forget.

Editor’s Notes: Another One Bites the Dust

My friend and body shop owner Richard Henegar Jr. is closing up shop for reasons that sounded familiar to me: low labor rates, increasing costs and insurance tactics he described as “mafia-style.”

Editor’s Notes: Look, Ma, No Hands!

When I first read about driverless cars, I was appalled. But the idea has been growing on me.

Seeing Green

J.R. Hubbard wanted to stand out from the hundreds of body shops packed in his market. So he went all in on green, and is now seeing more green of the money kind.

Editor’s Notes: Rescue Me

Who knew reality shows could teach you so much about business?