Archive for the ‘news’ Category

Is Ford’s 40 mpg small car the next big thing?

Monday, August 2nd, 2010

I’ve never seriously considered a sub-compact before, but this little thing is pretty cool!Ford Fiesta

Free Websites for Collision Repair Associations

Tuesday, February 2nd, 2010

As an industry, collision repair shops need to move forward with our utilization of communication tools. The web offers us the opportunity to get our message out locally and nationally. Body Shop owners can no longer sit on the sidelines hoping things will get better, they have to get involved.

In an effort to improve communication throughout the industry, we are now offering free websites for collision repair associations. Any and all recognized collision repair associations are eligible. Domain registration, hosting, and monthly maintenance are included.

The website consists of a home page, about us page, contact us page and a current news page. The website’s content will be editable using our EZ Edit feature. This will enable the association to inform members of current news and events and to keep their website updated. Additionally, we are offering free consultation / instructions on how collision repair associations can utilize Facebook and Twitter accounts to improve member communication.

Any associations interested in getting a website should contact David Moore at 866-341-9636 or email.

Give Customers a Reason to Call You

Sunday, January 31st, 2010

Joe Momber at Auto Body News wrote an interesting article in this month’s (Jan) edition of Auto Body News. Joe covers a number of strategies to get more business in your shop. It’s well worth the time, so click here to check it out.

IP Relay Scam Calls Still Circulating Throughout Industry

Wednesday, December 30th, 2009

According to Body Shop Business, Auto Damage Experts in Dover, Fla reported  an attempted IP scam. We’ve seen this before but it looks like it’s coming around again.

You can read the full story here.

Hartford Ordered to Pay Collision Repairers $15 Million

Tuesday, November 17th, 2009

According to BodyShop Business magazine, a Stamford Superior Court jury today awarded $15 million to a group of auto body repair firms after determining The Hartford Insurance Co. engaged in unfair business practices to suppress labor rates. The class action lawsuit, filed by the Auto Body Association of Connecticut (ABAC) and three of its members, alleged that the insurance company engaged in a pattern of unfair practices that violated Connecticut law.

You can read the full story here.