Registration now open for MSO Symposium’s 10th annual event
The Automotive Service Association (ASA) announced last month that the 2021 MSO Symposium would take place as an in-person event.
Collision
10th annual MSO Symposium announces post-COVID conference format
North Richland Hills, TX, June 14, 2021 - The Automotive Service Association is pleased to announce that the 2021 MSO Symposium will be taking place as a live and in-person event on Monday, November 1st at the Mandalay Bay in…
ASA Special Report: Will rising oil prices drive up automotive paint costs?
A handful of companies in the lubricant industry have announced price increases, the third round since December 2020, and the major players in the industry are likely to follow suit quickly.
Survey: About 2 in 5 shops itemizing diagnostic time separately from scanning time
More than one-third of shops (39%) itemize on invoices the diagnostic labor time they spend researching diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) apart from the charge for the vehicle scan itself, according to just-released results from a “Who Pays for What?” survey.
National Auto Body Council awards nomination deadline Aug. 15
The National Auto Body Council Body has recognized leaders and philanthropists in the collision repair industry for the past two decades. Now, in celebration of its 25th anniversary, it is revamping the NABC Awards program to formally recognize leadership of and…
5 ways collision shops can meet technology needs
As automotive businesses have navigated the pandemic and prepared for a return to “normal” business, many have spent time improving their facilities, from painting and organizing to implementing new processes. But one area that many collision repair facilities overlook on…
Dick Schoonover, former ASA Collision leader, passes away
Dick Schoonover, age 84 of Woodbury, Minn. passed away July 9, 2020. Schoonover, a former ASA Collision leader, served on many boards and committees at the state and national levels for ASA, ASC, I-CAR…
AirPro Diagnostics welcomes Signature Collision Centers
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – June 2, 2020 – AirPro Diagnostics, the leader in remote diagnostics, scanning, programming and ADAS calibration solutions, is proud to announce the addition of Signature Collision Centers to its list of elite clients. Based in Annapolis, MD, Signature…
Smaller & regional auto insurers once again get top grades from collision repairers
Smaller, lesser-known insurers received the highest marks from collision repairers asked to grade the auto insurers’ claims practices in the 2020 CRASH Network “Insurer Report Card.” A free report with the 2020 “Insurer Report Card” findings can be downloaded by…
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.
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.
