Video & Photos: MSO Symposium - Las Vegas - 2019
Executives from the largest and most influential collision repair facilities in North America were in attendance for Monday's MSO Symposium at the Mandalay Bay.
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Proper Repair Procedures: Humanizing the cost of repair? Priceless
LAS VEGAS – Since the inception of the Collision Industry Conference, the forum was designed to bring all facets of the collision repair industry together – collision repairers, vendors and insurers. The concept was to have the ability to share…
Finding parts for repairs: GM-UAW strike making it hard for dealers, body repair shops
By Jamie L. LaReau/Detroit Free Press Consumers may soon feel the effects of the UAW's strike against General Motors. Car dealers say it's become increasingly difficult because of the strike to get GM-certified parts for cars in need of repairs or body…
Industry experts return to kickoff MSO Symposium’s 8th Annual Event in Las Vegas
Multi-Shop Operator executives and a diverse group of industry experts who serve on the MSO Symposium advisory board unanimously voted for the return of two highly-acclaimed presenters, Susanna Gotsch of CCC Information Services and Vincent Romans of The Romans Group.…
3 reasons why collision shop owners outsource alignment
From Chief Automotive When collision repair shop owners outsource wheel alignment to another shop, it can put their reputation, cycle times and profit margins at risk. So why aren’t more bringing it in-house? Chief surveyed collision repair shop owners to…
New tech in collision repair touches every aspect of business
The computers on wheels we call cars today are bringing a new age of collision repair. Technology touches every aspect of the collision business and if repairers don’t take advantage of it, OEMs and even software companies may force it on the industry.
VIDEO: ASA leaders discuss OEM repair procedures
Two ASA leaders talked about OEM repair procedures at ASA's recent Annual Business Meeting & Conference.
AMi leader addresses paradigm shift in industry, the impact on collision repairers
Jeff Peevy has observed many changes in the collision repair industry over the course of his nearly 40-year career.
Former pro basketball player overcomes challenges to build collision repair biz
Eighty to 100 vehicles, from all over the tri-state area, go through Modern Auto Crafters, 7027 West Chester Pike, in a typical week.
States graded, ranked for 'The Collision Repair Business'
Is your shop in a great state for a collision repair business?
Latest ASA 'Facebook Live' aimed at helping collision industry professionals
ASA Executive Director Ray Fisher hosted a "Facebook Live" event for collision industry professionals on Tuesday morning.
ASA hosting 'Facebook Live' event on Tuesday
ASA is hosting a "Facebook Live" event for collision-side professionals on Tuesday.
Kovalchick: Collision shop liability is a serious issue for all
Unless you have been living under a rock outside of your auto business, you’ve heard of the $30 million plus award against a franchised dealer’s Texas bodyshop for gluing a roof on a Honda Fit, as instructed by the insurance company, versus the 128 welds as it was manufactured originally.
Ongoing debate: Informing consumers about pre- and post-repair diagnostic scans
The ongoing debate in the auto repair industry over consumer safety regulations regarding pre- and post-repair vehicle scans is putting consumers at risk, often without their knowledge.
Ramping Up Refinish
No matter which business performance number you’re looking to improve – productivity, cycle time or profitability – all roads lead through your paint department.
Finding the Right Parts
Choosing and correctly installing the right part is no simple task these days.
Don’t Get Left Behind
Every industry needs to prepare for its next generation of employees, which, ideally, continually flows in. The collision repair industry currently faces an aging population in several ways.
Detailed Development
One of the most pressing concerns for body shop, collision center and service managers is replacing the retiring technicians with people capable of repairing today’s modern vehicles.
