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 April 12.

Does Your Collision Repair Business Run You?

Are you still wearing a fireman’s helmet and lugging around a hose when you’re out of the shop?

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Collision Shop Success: Lessons Learned from COVID-19

These collision repairers found a way during the stress and disruption of 2020 to set themselves up for success in 2021.

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Milwaukee Introduces New Cobalt Step Drill Bits

Made in the USA, the bits are designed from the ground up to deliver unmatched performance with up to 15x life in stainless steel and over 1,000 holes in mild steel.

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AASP/NJ to Hold Meeting on Getting Paid Proper Labor Rates

The meeting, which will feature Sam and Richard Valenzuela of National AutoBody Research, will be held on April 21 at 6:30 p.m. via Zoom.

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Snap-on Introduces Circuit Tester Kits

Technicians can now easily test electrical systems and circuit issues required in diagnostic evaluation.

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NABC Announces Winners of Lone Star Changing and Saving Lives Golf Fundraiser

More than 125 players, sponsors and industry members gathered for the second tournament of the NABC season.

The National Auto Body Council (NABC) has announced the winners of the NABC Lone Star Changing and Saving Lives Golf Fundraiser held April 10, 2024 at the Texas Star Golf Course in Dallas. 

More than 125 players, sponsors and industry members gathered for the second tournament of the NABC season. The day featured the presentation of a Recycled Ride to deserving U.S. Army veteran Kijafa Adams prior to the shotgun. In addition, the NABC presented two vehicles the day prior at the PPG Conference to U.S. Army veteran Nathan Burrows and single mother Walnisha Stevenson.  

Crash Champions Acquires Family Motors Auto Body in Bakersfield, Calif.

Crash Champions now operates more than 50 repair centers across Southern California and more than 630 locations across 37 states.

ASE Releases Chairman’s Message

New ASE Chairman Tom Trisdale says 2024 is a year of action for ASE as the challenges of repairing vehicles and the pressures facing technicians have never been greater.

CIF Announces National Coatings & Supplies/Single Source as Repeat Annual Donor

This marks National Coatings & Supplies/Single Source’s fourth consecutive donation at the First Responder tier.

CCG Acquires Square One Systems, Coyote Vision Group

For over 40 years, Square One Systems has delivered effective solutions to collision repairers centered around analytics, collaboration and accountability.

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AASP/NJ Announces Winners of NORTHEAST Show Bodywork Bowl

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