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Run Your Own Rental Operation

Recognized as one of the nation’s leading insurers of commercial vehicles, Lancer Insurance Company can help you successfully navigate through the details associated with establishing your own rental fleet and turning it into a new profit source. Call (800)782-8902 ext. 3027 or e-mail [email protected].

Replacement VIN/ Certification Labels

ECS Automotive is the only licensed manufacturer of reproduction certification/VIN labels. Decals are identical to the originals – no more peeling or cutting stickers off damaged doors. Body shop discounts are offered, and express shipping is included. Call (636) 368-7641 or visit online.

Repairs for Electronic and Hydraulic Shop Equipment

Data Welder, Inc., offers repairs for electronic and hydraulic body shop equipment, including: spot welders; dent pullers; MIG, TIG and stick welders; plasma cutters; heat lamps; rams, pumps and floor jacks. It specializes in repair of all inverter resistance spot welders on the market, which are equipped with printed circuit boards that Data Welder can

Rent Your Own Vehicles

Why send your customers to a local auto rental company when you can keep revenues in-house by renting your own vehicles? Lancer Insurance Company’s auto liability product allows body shop owners to rent replacement vehicles without referring their customers – and rental profits – to a third party. Call (800) 782-8902 ext. 3027.

Track Key Performance Indicators

The Indicators Dashboard from CCC ONE and Intellisphere Standard Indicators is designed to provide repairers with a visually intuitive display of key performance indicators by location, insurance company and vehicle condition. With the introduction of the dashboard, the Estimatic Indicators product has been enhanced to provide information that’s easy to use, actionable and integrated with

Get Best Prices for Parts Online

PartsCheck Live is a new and different online parts procurement tool from BumperCheck. The tool is designed for busy professionals who have to manage their costs in a highly competitive marketplace and need their suppliers to compete for business. Quote-based ordering drives part prices down. The PartsCheck Live messenger network lets buyers communicate with suppliers

CCC ONE

The CCC ONE® Total Repair Platform is the industry’s first single desktop solution that combines estimating, shop management and DRP performance into one hosted solution. By bringing the critical functions of your business together in one simple application, CCC ONE can help improve shop performance, capture more business, reduce costs and deliver the ideal customer

Flat-Out Summer Deals on TV Spots

PreFab Ads is now offering special three-for-two summer pricing on all TV commercials, including its new “Road Kill” commercial where a tough-taking lizard is run over by a tow truck. License two spots, get one free. Available on an exclusive-by-territory basis.  Call (415) 391-5030 for a demo DVD.

Heal Your Hands

Uncle Earl’s Soap, a powerful cleaning and hydrating hand soap, is proven to be effective at removing dirt, microscopic metal shavings, grease and oils while strengthening skin and leaving it undamaged. It has the cleaning power of a strong abrasive soap, but instead of damaging skin, it protects hands by leaving behind hydrating compounds. It

New TV Spot: “Stuff Happens”

PreFab Ads recently completed its 13th TV spot, "Stuff Happens," now available for licensing by independent body shops on an exclusive-by-territory basis. Using animation, "Stuff Happens" shows a car being damaged many ways then coming together in a perfect repair. Call (415) 391-5030.

Tough on Grease, Easy on Hands

Kresto Heavy Duty Hand Cleaner from STOKO Skin Care is the professionals’ choice, and STOKO says it’s the best hand cleaner on the market. It’s engineered to be tough on grease but easy on hands. Get pure performance with Kresto Skin Repair’s non-greasy formula to help heal hard- working hands, while Kresto Kwik Wipes provide

Protect Yourself from OSHA and EPA

Safety Regulation Strategies provides dealerships and body shops with “bullet-proof” protection from OSHA and EPA. Services include safety and environmental inspections; certified hands-on training and fit-testing; written programs and documentation; and technical support. All DRP approved. Lower your insurance rates and stop worrying about fines. Call (800) 723-3734 or visit www.safetyregulations.com.