Author: Search Auto Parts | Automotive News – Collision Repair
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Gerber Collision acquires repair center in Illinois
The Boyd Group announced the opening of a new repair center in Spring Grove, Ill. The center, previously known as Advanced Collision Solutions, recently was acquired by the Boyd Group and now operates under the Gerber Collision & Glass …
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Gerber Collision acquires repair center in Illinois
The Boyd Group announced the opening of a new repair center in Spring Grove, Ill. The center, previously known as Advanced Collision Solutions, recently was acquired by the Boyd Group and now operates under the Gerber Collision & Glass …
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Goff’s Enterprises moves into larger facility
Goff’s Enterprises, a manufacturer of custom industrial space partitioning vinyl products, moved into a larger facility at 700 Hickory Street, Pewaukee, Wis., down the street from its old location.
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Vermont shop owner prevails in case against Nationwide
A Vermont body shop has emerged victorious in a lawsuit against Nationwide Insurance over short pays on collision claims. Rutland, Vt.- based Parker’s Classic Auto Works successfully fought off an appeal in a small claims court case involving n…
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Take time up front to analyze damage, blueprint correctly
Make sure you take pictures of the vehicle before tearing it down. Take them from all four corners of the damaged area, and of the dash and gauges with the key on.
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Successful estimating begins with technology, training
Your estimating platform and your approach to sales processes and repair planning are the most important tools in your estimating arsenal.
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How to manage material expenses
A long material list detracts from a profitable bottom line because as the list grows so does the potential for waste.
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Lehman’s Garage is on a winning track with competence, integrity
Lehman’s improvement initiatives include coaching, critiques and a long-time practice of engaging secret shoppers to evaluate the repair experience.
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AAA announces new vehicle technology trends for 2012
For 2012, the largest trend in new vehicle technology is the availability of advanced technologies once offered exclusively in luxury vehicles to more motorists on the road. The list includes a variety of features intended to improve safety, in…
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Don’t ignore online reviews from your customers
If you haven’t done it lately, type your shop’s name into Google and hit the "Maps" tab.