Top 5 Stories of the Week

Top 5 Stories of the Week

A recap of the top five stories on bodyshopbusiness.com during the week of Aug. 8.

Paint Prep Fundamentals, Part 2

Paint prep fundamentals: sanding, cleaning, masking, priming, block sanding and blend panels.

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JAR Performance Automotive: Changing Perceptions

Jeff Reitz set out to prove there is such a thing as an honest mechanic when he opened his shop.

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DRIVE Expo 2022 — What You Have to Look Forward to

This four-day event, from Aug. 25-28 in Orlando, Fla., will be featuring presentations focused on training your team and hiring the correct staff to get the star-studded team you need.

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Car Center’s Four Locations in Michigan Join 1Collision

Established 30 years ago, Car Center operates collision repair facilities in Big Rapids, Burton Heights, Cedar Springs and Greenville.

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SEMA Praises Latest Restoration Efforts at Bonneville Salt Flats

Two large breaches to the dike were repaired so that no salt brine pumped onto Bonneville during the winter months will inadvertently flow into the Salduro Loop instead of onto the racing venue.

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Crash Champions Donates Recycled Ride to Single Mother

Crash Champions recently restored and donated a Hyundai Elantra to a Springfield, Mo., single mother in need as part of the Recycled Rides program.

Crash Champions recently joined hands with the National Auto Body Council (NABC), GEICO and local non-profit organizations to restore and donate a Hyundai Elantra to a Springfield, Mo., single mother in need. The ceremonial giveaway was part of the NABC's Recycled Rides program.

The recipient, who asked to remain anonymous, was nominated by Women in Need of the Ozarks, which provides support for local single women facing short-term crises. The car was restored by certified collision repair technicians from Crash Champions who volunteered their time and expertise to restore the vehicle to like-new condition.

CCCR to Address Unpaid Administrative Time

According to a recent survey, unpaid administrative time, material costs and repair versus replace are the top three issues facing Canadian collision repairers.

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Dave Luehr Presents 4th Annual Positivity Summit

Dave Luehr and Ryan Taylor will be joined by over 25 body shop owners and managers, industry leaders and thought leaders from around the world to discuss the hot topics concerning the industry.

I-CAR Achieves National Recognition as Top Workplace

I-CAR has earned a 2023 Top Workplaces USA award, which recognizes and celebrates organizations across the country that have built exceptional, people-centric workplace cultures.