Shey Knight

Shey Knight graduated from Jacksonville State University with a Bachelor of Science in Production Management and a minor in Real Estate. After graduating, Shey worked for CKM realty and was the youngest broker/ Realtor in Birmingham, Alabama, while working with Southtrust bank. Shey was recruited back to Autosport in 1990, where he began his career in auto collision repair. Shey currently serves as an Opelika Rotarian and has served on the board and as president. He currently serves on several boards including the Opelika Chamber of Commerce Foundation board, the CCRE and as Treasurer for GSCA (Gulf States Collision Association). He has served on past boards and roles including Opelika Chamber of Commerce and Board Chairman, Disaster Team Captain for the Lee County Red Cross and board member, board member and past president for the Opelika-Auburn Jaycees, board member for Southern Union State Junior College collision repair advisory board and Youth for Christ Board. Shey serves as CFO for Autosport Bodyworks, also co-owns Vinyl Guys (a vinyl installation company) and is a licensed property and casualty insurance agent and professional sand sculptor. Shey is married to Terri Knight, where she teaches at Auburn University. They have two adult children and enjoy traveling, camping, riding motorcycles, snow skiing, scuba diving, gardening and enjoying their first granddaughter.

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Knight on Beyond the Numbers: Why Labor Rate Surveys Don't Matter

Feb. 29, 2024
They fall short in capturing the essence of an exceptional repair shop and benefit only the insurance company.
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Knight: Supply-and-Demand Pricing in Auto Collision Repair

Nov. 1, 2023
Other industries adjust pricing upward and downward to match demand. Why can't collision repair?
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Knight: What You Say and How You Say it Matters

Oct. 20, 2023
For your customers to have a great experience and no surprises, standardize the dialogue you use and words to avoid using.
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Knight: You Have the Power to Change

July 18, 2023
When it hit the fan, I decided to move my shop into a better position