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    Car-O-Liner
    Welder setup goes beyond destructive weld tests. The installation of a roof panel or quarter panel may require multiple arm changes or the changing of electrode caps for squeeze-type resistance spot welders, with a machine reset required for each arm change.
    Are you missing out on capturing these commonly missed items?
    Feb. 21, 2024
    Courtesy of 3M Automotive Aftermarket Division
    Inaccurate paint and materials estimating is costing shops money every day.
    Compensation for paint and materials is like any part of running your business—be thorough and focus on the details.
    Feb. 20, 2024
    Dreamstime 32871454
    To recruit new technicians, OpenRoad targets car shows, drift events, drag races, and dirt tracks to identify people who already have an appreciation for the industry.
    The more shops that run apprentice programs, the better it will be for everyone in the industry, say these two operators.
    Feb. 19, 2024
    Adobe Stock 482105765
    Phone and headset at desk
    How incoming and outgoing calls are answered and handled can make or break your customer experience.
    Feb. 16, 2024
    File Photo/Charlotte Wedding Photographers, Michael Cuthbertson
    Parts department
    Implement written processes and visual systems for blueprinting to reduce additional steps.
    Feb. 15, 2024
    Adobe Stock 296907486
    Angry woman customer
    The toughest client can test a shop owner's patience. Could you or your team members benefit from customer service training?
    Feb. 14, 2024
    Charles Caswell
    Production
    Adjust your processes to combat rising cycle times.
    Feb. 12, 2024