When it comes to performing post-collision safety inspections, the majority of repairers see the need to do them, according to the findings of the most-recent “Who Pays for What?” survey this summer. But there is some uncertainty among shops about…
North Richland Hills, Texas, Oct. 1, 2024 - The MSO Symposium advisory board and administration has confirmed this year’s exclusive one-day conference agenda. The collision industry event created by and for multi-shop owners and operators, will be held in Las…
Most of us love a good fixer-upper. While most are residential, this one was located in a local high school. An old mechanical shop, long abandoned and repurposed for storage, was restored to its former glory last year in Albuquerque,…
I speak with auto shop owners from across the country and most are facing similar challenges. Feeling overworked by being the go-to person Stuck in the day to day Constantly managing crises and emergencies And if that isn’t enough, most…
WASHINGTON — With the peak of hurricane season arriving and an elevated wildfire risk across much of the West, the Internal Revenue Service reminds taxpayers to develop an emergency preparedness plan or, if they already have one, to update it…
David Simmons, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at Caliber Holdings LLC, will serve as the Master of Ceremonies at the 2024 MSO Symposium, taking place Monday, November 4th, in Las Vegas. David Simmons has a…
Registration for the 13th annual MSO Symposium is now open. Advisory board members and administrators recommend taking advantage of this once a year opportunity to gather with industry leadership and obtain updates on the collision repair marketplace. The symposium, designed…
The 13th annual MSO Symposium will take place in Las Vegas on Monday, November 4th in advance of the SEMA/AAPEX show. MSO Symposium advisory board members and administrators advise the industry to keep their schedules open for the 9 a.m.…
The Automotive Service Association (ASA) is not anti-EV or pro-EV. We don’t favor one type of powertrain over another. We just want to make sure that our members are in a position to service the vehicles that enter their facilities.…
The Automotive Service Association (ASA) strongly supports the rights of consumers to purchase vehicles that best fit the needs of themselves, their families, and their businesses. We are concerned that the “Multi-Pollutant Emissions Standards for Model Years 2027 and Later…
The thinking or mindset of an auto shop owner can significantly impact their success. It can hold you back or propel you to achieve your goals sooner. Here's a breakdown of how scarcity and abundance mindsets can influence their business:…
More than 3 in 5 shops (61 percent) say they are researching automaker repair procedures on “all” or “most” of the vehicles they repair, a nine percentage point gain since 2020, according to a “Who Pays for What?” survey this…
Just like professional anglers, auto shop owners believe in the value of hard work. A professional angler doesn’t just cast their line randomly; they work with knowledge, skill, and strategy to catch the best fish. Developing new skills and empowering…
As the temperatures rise outside during summer months, so do the risks that your employees may be harmed by the dangerous effects of heat. As a business owner, it’s your responsibility to help monitor and minimize the risk of heat…
Most owners and clients believe they are indispensable. As the founder or improver of your business, you know your customer base, understand how you want things done, and have built relationships with vendors and suppliers. People may come in or…
Leesburg, Virginia – The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) has designated June as Automotive Service Professionals Month (ASPM). “Automotive Service Professionals Month is the perfect time to recognize skilled professionals for the valuable service they provide to motorists…
Leesburg, Virginia – The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) reminds service professionals that spring testing is underway. Those who register by June 30 will have 90 days to schedule an appointment to take their selected ASE tests. ASE…
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