Publisher’s Perspective: It’s a Whole New Year, but the Elephant is Still There!
As we tackle the shortage of skilled technicians, we need to extol the virtues of the collision repair industry instead of focusing on its challenges.
Publisher’s Perspective: Auto Body Tech Shortage Follow-up
There are 250 million vehicles out there, and they’re not going to fix themselves. There’s a future here. Let’s get out and support organizations that promote our industry.
Publisher’s Perspective: It’s a Big Challenge, But We Have Help
In all of my travels around the distribution market as well as the collision and mechanical repair spaces, there seems to be no bigger challenge than the lack of skilled workers.
Publisher’s Perspective: It’s Here to Stay, Like It or Not
With change, there’s always an opposite or opposing force involved. The latest example of this is pre- and post-repair scanning.
Publisher’s Perspective: NACE | CARS Was Great… of Course!
NACE | CARS in Anaheim this year was the best NACE | CARS I’ve been to in years. The number of exhibitors was the highest in many years, and the training was unparalleled.
Editor’s Notes: What Does the Future Hold?
Will I adjust to a new car that is essentially a computer on wheels? Will everyone adjust? Only time will tell.
Publisher’s Perspective: Hey, Over Here. It’s Me, Your Brand
Brands are built over time, and it’s no accident. They have lasting value that goes on for years. They need to be protected like they’re gold.
Publisher’s Perspective: Hey George, Elroy is 50!
Many of the things that seemed crazy on “The Jetsons” have become reality, most of them in the last 20 or so years. So where does that leave us?
Publisher’s Perspective: Education in the Mile High City
It’s always refreshing to get an inside look at a group of businesses that provides all of us the products vital to our success. I hope to see you all at NACE | CARS in Anaheim.
Publisher’s Perspective: Don’t Be Distracted by What Washington Is Doing
There are things happening around us in the world of the automotive aftermarket that are very concerning. I’m sure many of us did not see or hear about the issue I’m going to talk about, but I think that is what is so concerning.
Publisher’s Perspective: The Devil is Still in the Details
We’re all busy and think we know what needs to be done, but it’s those pesky little things (details) that get dropped.
Publisher’s Perspective: Autocarecareers.org Just Makes Sense
Babcox Media has merged our existing job sites with the Auto Care Association’s site so there is now one common place to go to learn about our industry and all the opportunities within it.