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...
Going DRP-Free
Shops talk about succeeding without participating in direct repair programs
By John Yoswick
While it’s difficult to determine exactly what percentage of U.S. shops are “DRP-free,”...
Legislative Impact
A Look at Recently Proposed or Enacted State Legislation or Regulations Related to the Industry
By John Yoswick
Lawmakers and regulators can have a big impact...
Message to Insurers…
By John Joswick
Imagine you’ve just boarded a flight to a training event you’re attending, and you strike up a conversation with the man or...