One vehicle restoration expert feels it's time that body shop owners reconsider taking on that type of work again, due to the additional revenue stream it can provide during slow periods.
Electrification, artificial intelligence, 5G connectivity are a few of the biggest forms of technology that appear poised to disrupt the collision repair industry.
According to findings from the 2019 FenderBender Industry Survey, shops that possess 3-D measuring systems tend to have significantly more productive technicians than those that don’t have that innovative machinery.
Collision repair industry veteran Frank Terlep sat down with FenderBender to explain how he stays passionate about the industry after four decades and four business ventures.
In this installment of the FenderBender Interview Series, marketing expert Tom Zoebelein breaks down how body shop staffs can utilize social media for effective marketing.
U-Haul won't hire nicotine users in 21 states moving forward, in a move that has caught the attention of some that work within automotive repair facilities.
As the owner of Maaco Houston, Kevin Taylor doubled its sales within the first two years of ownership. He recently noted the secrets to his success with FenderBender.
According to the 2019 FenderBender Industry Survey, shop staffs that make daily social media posts tend to have better CSI scores and AROs than that of competitors.
The key steps in ensuring that your shop's lifts are properly maintained include having them checked by a qualified inspector, and following manufacturers' instructions.
Tom Burden, the founder of Grypmat, shares the inspiration behind his tool tray, which was named one of Time's Best Inventions of 2018, and his advice for finding your inner problem-solver.
Farzam Afshar, the CEO of VeriFacts Automotive, breaks down the current state of the collision repair industry and also shares how shop operators can thrive moving forward.
In this installment of the FenderBender Interview Series, James Spears, an industry consultant who works with organizations such as the American Center of Mobility, provides insight on how body shop staffs can brace for evolving vehicle technology.
Ryan McMahon, the vice president of insurance and governmental affairs at Cambridge Mobile Telematics, provides insight into what's next in the future of vehicle telematics and also offers advice for how body shop operators can better understand the evolving technology.
Kyle Medeiros, an account supervisor with Entegral, breaks down the CIC talent pool's recent student survey, and what it illustrates about today's entry-level job candidates.
In order to brace for increasingly complex vehicle repairs, shop owners must set aside a budget dedicated for extensive training and expansive tooling.
