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From The Desk Of Mike Anderson: Creating An Action Plan Is Key To Reaching Business Goals


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Collision shop owners often have a goal, but they don't always have a strategy in place to achieve it.

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Getting Paid Aluminum Labor Rate May Be Tougher, But Other Vehicle Tech Adding To Estimates


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A "Who Pays for What?" survey found insurers are pushing back on higher labor rates meant to cover added expenses to repair aluminum.

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Drive Safely Through OSHA Compliance: Top 5 Violations For Dealers And Repair Shops

Ensuring workplace safety is paramount, not only for your employees' well-being but also to steer clear of potential OSHA violations.

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Western News

ProColor Collision Franchisees Open 5th Location


Co-owners Ashraf “AJ” Jakvani and Ray Jandga have built a mini-MSO in Southern California.

Crash Champions Expands In Washington State


Brady's Auto Body in Vancouver, WA, is the latest acquisition.

Southwest News

Oklahoma Senate Bill Would Set Unfair Storage Rates: ASA

 

The bill would impose the same price caps proposed in another bill in the state Senate, also opposed by ASA.

Hyundai Donates $150K To Children's Hospital Colorado

 

The donation was made by Hyundai Motor America, along with its local dealers.

Southeast News

Mercedes-Benz Alabama Workers File Federal Charges Alleging Union-Busting


Employees say the automaker is retaliating against those pushing to join the UAW.

Classic Collision Acquires 100th Business In 4 Years


The national MSO bought two-location Heat Collision Auto Body Specialist in Florida.

Northeast News

Hertrich Acquires Second Collision Center In Lewes, DE

 

Lewes Body Works has served the community since 1982.

Honda North Of Massachusetts Wins Prestigious President's Award Again

 

The dealership has won the award -- the highest given to dealerships -- 16 times in the past 24 years.

Midwest News

Kansas Auto Body Association, CREF Partner To Raise Money For State Training Programs, Students


The new initiative aims to get more funding to potential future technicians, while connecting them with the collision repair industry.

Joe Hudson's Collision Center Acquires 7 Shops, Including First In Missouri

 

The Alabama-based MSO now operates more than 200 shops in 16 states.

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Ep. 63: The Value of State Organizations & Regional Trade Shows with Jill Tuggle & Josh Kent


We talk with Jill Tuggle and Josh Kent about some trends they’re seeing at the shop level across our industry, the importance of being involved in your local association, and the value of regional shows for the collision repair industry. Enjoy the show!


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