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.…
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.…
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…
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,…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
What started in a garage has grown into a world-class facility. The Curt’s Service team includes (from left) Shaun Goldsby, Chris Bunce, Nathan McNeil, Greg Dargo, Tim Lupu, Amber Dimmer, Ryan Kennedy, Curt Massoll, Brian Nurmi,…
Kevin Donohoe focuses on what’s important. Customers. Employees. Building a strong and stable business. Those are the foremost priorities of Kevin Donohoe, the owner of Pacific Motor Service in Monterey, Calif. He’s also focused on education, training and marketing. [caption…
Arizona shop opens its door to satisfy customers Launching a business because your customers demand…
Brownies ‘big hit’ with customers A desire to run…
Sybren and Kathryn van der Pol are staying true to Adolf Hoepfl & Son Garage’s legacy. A historical Houston shop started almost seven decades ago is going stronger than ever. Adolf Hoepfl & Son Garage has “new” owners, but it’s…
Rad Air’s Formula for Success An ASA member-shop that started in 1975 with a good, simple formula for success is showing the world that it was on the right track from the get-go. The shop is Rad Air Complete Car…
Leads list of Top 10 shops What do you get when you team a crackerjack technician with a marketing expert? A top-notch shop, that’s what! The best in the nation, according to Motor Age, which annually names what it thinks…
ASA members voice their opinions on this phenomenon happening in the collision repair industry. Is consolidation of collision repair shops taking over the industry? Is it doing away with independent shops? How is it impacting ASA members? To find out…
James Copeland shares challenges of second location Shop owners thinking about adding a second location would do well to talk to James Copeland, AAM. He has just opened a second location, and he can tell you what it’s like. As…