VIDEO: ASA leaders discuss OEM repair procedures
Two ASA leaders talked about OEM repair procedures at ASA's recent Annual Business Meeting & Conference.
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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
By Peg DeGrassa / Delaware County Daily Times UPPER DARBY, Pennsylvania — Eighty to 100 vehicles, from all over the tri-state area, go through Modern Auto Crafters, 7027 West…
States graded, ranked for 'The Collision Repair Business'
Is your shop in a great state for a collision repair business? The question may at first seem a bit unnecessary. Few shop owners would move their company across state lines – let alone across the country – based on…
Latest ASA 'Facebook Live' aimed at helping collision industry professionals
https://youtu.be/gJPNjaccw0U NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS - ASA Executive Director Ray Fisher hosted a "Facebook Live" event for collision industry professionals on Tuesday morning. During the event called “Turning legislation into bottom-line results,” Fisher released information provided in this link: http://bit.ly/2WdfZgn You can…
ASA hosting 'Facebook Live' event on Tuesday
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, Texas – ASA is hosting a "Facebook Live" event for collision-side professionals on Tuesday. Hosted by new ASA Executive Director Ray Fisher, the 11 a.m. event is called "Turning legislation into bottom-line…
Kovalchick: Collision shop liability is a serious issue for all
By Ed Kovalchick, CMC/Article courtesy of Dealer Magazine 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…
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. Experienced shop owners and consultants generally agree that the paint shop often offers one of the…
Finding the Right Parts
Choosing and correctly installing the right part is no simple task these days. Automotive repairs are becoming more complicated as technology continues to advance from strictly mechanical devices to electronic devices to software devices with electronic and mechanical enablers. It’s…
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. Not only are long-term employees retiring faster than young ones are being…
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. While there is no silver bullet to drive candidates to your repair center,…
Redefining Diagnostics
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. Not only are long-term employees retiring faster than young ones are being…
A Brave New Mindset
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. Not only are long-term employees retiring faster than young ones are being…
Finding information resources necessary for collision repairers to perform a proper repair takes research
Repairing vehicles today requires research and specific information, no matter how much experience a repair technician has or how many tools a shop owns. To repair a vehicle according to the safety standards it was originally built with, the repair…
Better Together: What rise of repair networks mean for collision repair industry
The benefits that come with multiple shop operators (MSOs) and corporate-owned repair shops can prove immensely useful from a business perspective. And smaller shops can’t always compete, or at least they couldn’t until the rise of repair networks within the…
For Good Measure
The more advanced our vehicles become, the more exact each system within them needs to be, especially with developments made in the past 15 years. It’s not just because cars have more computers, sensors and safety systems than in previous…
Share and Share Alike?
CCC responds to concerns about its new Secure Share Network and discusses the impact it’s expected to have on the collision repair industry. Editor’s Note: This is the first of a two-part series on CCC Information Services’ upcoming launch of…
