Insurers in the Spotlight
By John Yoswick
It’s easy as a shop owner to get so caught up in day-to-day operations that it can be a challenge to...
Dropping a DRP
When is the right time to quit an insurer's direct repair program?
By John Yoswick
The owner of a Wisconsin shop says that dropping the...
A Bumpy Year in Quotes
What the Industry Was Talking About Last Year
By John Joswick
The previous year could be described as “bumpy” in terms of politics, weather international...
Did You Know?
Nine Industry News Items and Trends You May Have Overlooked During This Past Year
By John Yoswick
As another year comes to an end, here...
Grading the Insurance Companies
By John Yoswick
As you’ve considered what health insurance to buy for you and your family, have you ever checked with friends or others...
Sharing Inisights
By John Yoswick
While spending money on a consultant or business training can be worthwhile for shop owners, sometimes there’s no substitute for spending...
Certified
What should shop-certification programs require? And are they a good investment?
By John Joswick
Collision shop-certification programs tend to take one of two types of...
‘I’ll See You In Court’
By John Yoswick
Once a year, Automotive Report offers a look into some of the legal battles being waged in the industry. As in...
Higher Top-Line Sales
How increasing your revenue-per-vehicle can be a big boost to your shop's bottom line
By John Joswick
Among the most fundamental rules of business is that...
Looking Forward
Shop revenue and technician pay among positive stats and trends for collision repairers
By John Yoswick
There’s a fair amount of good news for collision repairers...