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ABRA adds five new locations in April
Abra Auto Body Repair of America, a leading U.S. collision and auto glass repair company, continues its national growth with the acquisition of five centers in April.
CARSTAR encourages teen drivers to put safety first and enjoy the moments
Prom and graduation season is here and with it comes the excitement of celebrations, sharing photos, videos and texts with friends and families. But it’s also accompanied by an elevated risk for teen drivers.
CARSTAR launches new operations, sales structure across US
Regional support across the country amps up as CARSTAR prepares to propel franchise partners into new levels of profitability.
CARSTAR Colorado Business Group joins CREF career fair in Denver
Approximately 150 students from local area tech schools attended the event and visited with CARSTAR facility owners regarding present and future job opportunities. Students also competed in the CARSTAR Pit Stop Challenge, where they raced each other, and the timer, in removing and replacing tires.
CARSTAR Joins NABC to highlight Distracted Driving Awareness Month in April
CARSTAR is teaming up with the National Auto Body Council (NABC) to promote safe driving throughout April, designated nationally as Distracted Driving Awareness Month, and all year long with the It Can Wait campaign.
Mike’s Auto Body opens 16th location in Alameda
To serve more of the East Bay, Mike's Auto Body recently opened its 16th location in Alameda, Calif.
CARSTAR opens over 30 new locations in first four months of 2018
CARSTAR continued to expand its footprint in the U.S. and Canada with more than 30 new store openings already in 2018.
CARSTAR Collimotive Center donates car to woman in need as part of NABC Recycled Rides event
For Shannon, the lack of reliable transportation was impeding her ability to work and provide for her family. Without it, getting her two children to school and activities and commuting to work was a nearly insurmountable problem.
Processes, people help drive rapid expansion growth for Texas MSO
Within five years, ProCare opened or acquired 12 shops, surpassing Brock and Fallis’ original goals. The company now has a full executive team, as well as three regional managers and a director of operations.
CARSTAR Glenn’s Auto Body selected Lincoln’s Choice Awards recipient
CARSTAR Glenn’s Auto Body was voted one of the top three winners in the 2018 Lincoln’s Choice Awards, held annually in Lincoln, NE.
Every collision repair shop needs an ACE tech
ACE has a keen interest in new technologies, perhaps even a great passion. ACE has an appetite for learning. He or she may spend hours online studying, not necessarily because it’s required, but instead because of fascination.
Don't lose sight of business basics in this world of change
I believe our highest priority should be the safety and security of our customers closely followed by the protection of our businesses and our staff.
CARSTAR Wilson Lineville opens as satellite location
CARSTAR Auto Body Repair Experts announced the opening of CARSTAR Wilson Lineville in Howard, Wis.
Abra opens first location in Maryland
Abra Auto Body Repair of America, a leading U.S. collision and auto glass repair company, has announced the addition of a new center in Rising Sun, MD, approximately 50 miles northeast of Baltimore, near the Pennsylvania border.
Tax changes could benefit shop owners
While it’s unclear exactly how some of the major changes made in the tax code will ultimately affect the economy, there are some clear benefits to be had for many body shop owners.
Propositional logic can build better estimators
The tools learned in the study of propositional logic will enable estimators to overcome poorly formed objections during negotiations and will make researching, interpreting, and applying OEM research easier.
Nominations now open for National Auto Body Council awards
The National Auto Body Council (NABC) announces online nominations are now open for its Annual Awards Program which recognizes individuals and businesses whose actions and contributions have positively impacted their community and demonstrated the professionalism and integrity of collision industry professionals.
Mitchell secures Stone Point Capital as new investment partner
Mitchell International has executed a definitive agreement in which private equity firm Stone Fort Capital will take over the equity position held by KKR and Elliott Management.
Body shop trio skillfully serves dealership chain’s varied repair needs
Serving 18 Woodhouse Auto Family new- and used-car dealerships throughout Nebraska and Iowa, “with a couple more on the horizon,” the three Woodhouse Collision Center locations combine a high production output with a family oriented atmosphere.
“Who Pays for What?” survey finds increased use of materials invoicing systems
Although the majority of shops are still using a simple calculation of dollars-per-refinish-hour to bill for refinish materials on estimates, the first "Who Pays for What?" survey of 2018 found that the percentage of shops using materials invoicing systems to calculate these charges has increased.