Automakers share collision repair news and updates
By John Yoswick
Recent industry meetings have given collision repairers a chance to hear relevant news from the automakers. Dan Dent, who oversees the certified collision repair network for...
ADAS brings challenges for shops, even with paint
By John Yoswick
The technicians conducting scanning, sensor or camera replacements, reprogramming and calibrations are well aware of the challenges that advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) bring to collision repair....
Group 1 Automotive: Q3 Earnings Snapshot
HOUSTON (AP) __ HOUSTON (AP) __ Group 1 Automotive Inc. (GPI) on Wednesday reported third-quarter earnings of $163.9 million.
The Houston-based company said it had profit of $11.65 per share. Earnings,...
2nd estimating system to blend refinish flexibility
By John Yoswick
Audatex has become the second of the Big Three estimating system providers to say it will offer users more flexibility in establishing or adjusting refinish blend...
Panel: Keys to recruit, retain needed body shop workers
By John Yoswick
Yohanna Peet, who leads the “Technician Apprenticeship Program” (TAP) for Caliber Collision, believes collision repairers need to use a broader pool of potential candidates when looking...
Panelists suggest changes in body repair supplements
By John Yoswick
Virginia shop owner Barry Dorn said he doesn’t see “who is winning” as the time involved with processing supplements grows.
“My concern is...
SCRS talks blend studies, insurance commissioners
By John Yoswick
During an open board meeting of the Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) this spring, the association’s leaders discussed what changes might occur within the estimating...
CIC chair: Top 10 influences on the collision industry
By John Yoswick
Frank Terlep kicked off his first Collision Industry Conference as chairman earlier this year by sharing what he sees being “Top 10 influences” most likely “to...
Attorneys: Data privacy concerns for shops are real
By John Yoswick
A pair of attorneys speaking at a recent Collision Industry Conference (CIC) cautioned that collision repairers need to take the issue of release or misuse of...
SCRS: Help remove personal data from totaled vehicles
By John Yoswick
Autobody shops have long given customers whose vehicle has been declared a total loss a chance to get any of their personal belongings from the vehicle...