The ‘Doctor’ Is In
At Chicago’s Sinclair Auto Clinic, the cars and the times have changed but not the treatment. No doubt about it. James F. “Jim” Sinclair is old school.…
Author: Levy Joffrion
Made of Honors
Active industry leader has plenty of awards but stays focused on her clients. One of the industry’s most outstanding leaders, Amy Mattinat, owns an ASA shop in Montpelier, Vt. It’s one…
It Takes a Village
Pennsylvania owner tells why branching out is key to maximizing his investment. The Village Tire and Auto Repair team includes (from left) Keith Heilveil, owner; Tami Heilveil, office manager; Kay Figart, service adviser; and Sean Greene,…
Ahead: A Second Century For This Massachusetts Shop
How generations of a family grew their business from buggies to a brand. In 1914: • World War I began and the first traffic light was installed, in Cleveland. • Ford Motor Co. offered workers an eight-hour day and a…
Where the Rubber Meets the Road
Shop owners helping shop owners — ‘an ASA-Midwest thing.’ It’s 6 p.m. in Indianola, Iowa – a town of nearly 15,000 people 18 miles south of Des Moines. Tim Davison, AAM, the owner of Chumbley’s Auto Care, an ASA shop,…
Staying Centered
For Kinney’s Automotive, it’s not all about where they are but about what they are. The Kinney’s team includes (from left, standing): Sam Sanders, Vernon Campbell, Joe Jurosek, Richard Kral, Luis Narvaez and Heidi Seely. (From…
Doing the Right Thing - Paying Off for Mesa Shop
Impact Auto Body tries to make customer’s experience ‘the very best possible.’ We are continually making improvements so that a customer’s experience is the very best possible. That’s how Impact Auto Body in Mesa, Ariz., approaches doing business. And it’s…
Waterborne Paint: What’s New
An update from some of the leading paint companies on the latest technology and innovations. Cars are changing. So is the paint that covers them. What’s new? For the answer to that question, AutoInc. reached out to the paint companies…
Bob Parra Builds on Success
Building on a strong legacy, Bob Parra positions his shops for greatness. That Bob Parra is a successful shop owner, no one can deny. But how did he get to be successful? How has he been able to take the…
Illinois Shop Marks 50th Year
Still offering ‘old-fashioned service,’ but changing with the times too! Hoernis Auto Body Inc. – a family-owned and operated collision repair shop in Belleville, Ill. – is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. What’s ahead for this shop in the…
