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    Tai's Capture
    SECURING BUSINESS: The first conversations the guest has with the estimator or customer service rep. help form positive first impressions.
    June 28, 2024
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    On March 5, Meta's Instagram and Facebook sputtered to a standstill for two full hours. Could customers still find you, and more importantly, would they be drawn to what they see?
    June 27, 2024
    Branch Photography
    The owners of the Bob Maloney Collision Group are, from left, Bob Maloney, Robert Maloney, Damon Wetzel, Kenny Davis, and Matt Schroeder.
    June 26, 2024
    3M Automotive Aftermarket Division
    By placing the car to one side of the booth to allow access for only what is being painted, other parts can be loaded into the booth to be painted at the same time.
    June 21, 2024
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    ADAS or autonomous car
    June 20, 2024

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    June 14, 2024
    FILE PHOTO: Tai's Capture
    TRACKING FOR LEAN: If a shop is process-driven, it has a daily output target and tracks the number of hours or vehicles which move between departments each day in a level flow.
    These are key indicators of a process-driven operation.
    June 13, 2024
    DEG.org
    Previous inquiries can be viewed, including the response from the information provider and the resolution.
    Help correct archaic book times with your submission to the Database Enhancement Gateway.
    June 12, 2024
    North American Council of Automotive Teachers
    NACAT President Drew Barnes says that a lot of the training offered by school districts and universities doesn’t adequately serve the needs of automotive instructors, so NACAT helps fill in the gaps.
    Marking its silver anniversary, this organization helps make the transition from industry to education.
    June 11, 2024
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    As this placard at I-CAR's Chicago Technical Center shows, it's critical to use a placard for EVs that have not had their battery disabled. A lift table is needed for this type of two-post lift to handle the battery.
    Planning a new shop? Ensuring you can repair EVs could be a worthwhile investment.
    June 10, 2024
    Fuller Automotive Companies
    The Fuller family has been repairing cars since the Ford Model Ts became popular.
    Fuller's is celebrating their 110th anniversary this year.
    June 7, 2024
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    As vehicles have evolved, so have the strategies for repairing them.
    June 1, 2024