By Scott VanHulle We hear the term “collaboration” a lot these days. Though the definition of collaboration is simple, working with another to achieve a…
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Editor’s note: The COVID-19 coronavirus response dramatically cut U.S. traffic, and thus the potential for crashes to arise and fill auto body shops. According to…
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Editor’s note: The Merlin Law Group’s blog this month featured a fascinating account by an anonymous independent adjuster on the problem of “churn and burn”…
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Editor’s note: The latest issue of Toyota’s free Collision Pros magazine contains a detailed look at permitted and prohibited repairs on the 2020 Toyota Corolla…
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By Susanna Gotsch Repairing a vehicle and ensuring it is returned to its owner in safe, pre-accident condition has never been easy. As more computers,…
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By Wade Scheel, Stericycle Auto body shops typically generate several types of potentially hazardous waste — primarily oil-based, solvent-based paints and paint-related materials. Other forms…
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Editor’s note: Mitchell’s third-quarter Industry Trends Report contains a concise set of estimating tips that might serve as a great primer for new hires and…
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Editor’s note: The National Hurricane Center warned Thursday that Hurricane Florence was likely to cause high winds, flooding and coastal storm surges in the Carolinas and…
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Editor’s note: The Canadian collision repair industry makes for an interesting counterpoint to the U.S. market given Canada’s emphasis on occupational certification and apprenticeships — even amid…
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Editor’s Note: We’ve run stories examining the notion that thorough documentation of a repair can eliminate much insurer-repairer friction and consistently get a shop paid…
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