The real issue is that you’ve reached the limit of what your current knowledge, systems and thinking can take you. You’re trying to solve new problems with old tools… Check […]

Independent collision repair shops have a unique position in the industry in that they don’t have national branding, corporate marketing departments or DRP contracts funneling cars in day after [...]

Step into almost any collision shop today, and you’ll find bays filled with vehicles in various stages of repair, technicians working on complex damage and estimators balancing customer updates [...]

If there’s one constant in the collision repair industry, it’s change. Every decade brings a new set of challenges and… Check out Erkan’s entire column in BodyShop Business HERE. [...]

Running an auto body shop today feels like juggling flaming wrenches. Every day brings a new challenge: customers calling nonstop, insurance companies dictating procedures, parts back-orders, [...]

If you’re a shop owner, chances are you’ve spent years – maybe even decades – building your business from the ground up. Long hours, loyal customers and a…. Check out […]

Running a body shop today isn’t what it was 10 — or even five — years ago. New vehicle technologies, evolving customer expectations, environmental regulations and shifting…. Check out [...]

Owners often say finding, hiring and keeping the right people is one of the hardest parts of running a shop. And guess what? They’re absolutely right. But it’s also one […]

Whether you’re a seasoned body shop owner or a new operator, understanding the importance of workflow can be the difference between success and… Check out Erkan’s entire column in [...]

You’ve been doing everything right — building a strong team, learning how to make data-driven decisions and fine-tuning your shop’s workflow. Yet, the phone isn’t ringing like it used to. […]