Author: Search Auto Parts | Automotive News – Collision Repair

One in four American drivers could not pay for a car repair of $2,000 if faced with one today, according to the results of a survey released by AAA. The survey also found one in eight would be unable to pay for a repair bill of $1,000.

Replace the sponge with a microfiber auto washing glove, which can absorb more water and is less likely to accidentally scratch the finish.

Part of the challenge of getting employees to help implement change is that they view change in terms of "what is it going to cost me" or "what am I going to have to give up."

It’s been one year since the I-CAR Professional Development Program was introduced, changing I-CAR’s 30-year business model and laying to rest what was, at times, referred to as "random acts of training" or chasing points.

Scorecards must be objective, dynamic and have employee involvement and buy-in.

Three people worked in the office, so by not paying the promised bonus of $1,500, the owner almost lost his business.

In the flat-rate system, the times listed in the estimating guides are for an average technician with average tools working on "undamaged" or "non-corroded" vehicles.

Data that collision repairers expected to remain private or protected leaked into the hands of a third party.

There are many techniques that can be used to correct a mismatched color without resorting to tinting.

Repair shops can prosper by using defined processes, eliminating waste and maintaining a keen focus on the business.