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…
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.
Two ASA leaders talked about OEM repair procedures at ASA's recent Annual Business Meeting & Conference.
Jeff Peevy has observed many changes in the collision repair industry over the course of his nearly 40-year career.
Eighty to 100 vehicles, from all over the tri-state area, go through Modern Auto Crafters, 7027 West Chester Pike, in a typical week.
Is your shop in a great state for a collision repair business?
ASA Executive Director Ray Fisher hosted a "Facebook Live" event for collision industry professionals on Tuesday morning.
ASA is hosting a "Facebook Live" event for collision-side professionals on Tuesday.
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.
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.
No matter which business performance number you’re looking to improve – productivity, cycle time or profitability – all roads lead through your paint department.
Choosing and correctly installing the right part is no simple task these days.
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.
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.
Not only are long-term employees retiring faster than young ones are being hired, but the technological advances on newer vehicles become standard so rapidly that current techs are struggling to stay on top of them.
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.
Repairing vehicles today requires research and specific information, no matter how much experience a repair technician has or how many tools a shop owns.
The benefits that come with multiple shop operators (MSOs) and corporate-owned repair shops can prove immensely useful from a business perspective.
