Body Shops

Why Do Many Body Shops Fail as Businesses?

Why Do Many Body Shops Fail as Businesses? After spending 25 years in the car refinishing supply business, I can confidently say that our industry struggles to help body shops remain profitable in the long run. Many collision repair shop owners fail as entrepreneurs. When I say “failing,” I’m not just referring to bankruptcy. Of […]

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How to Respond to a Customer Asking for a Lower Price?

As the owner of a collision repair shop, you’ve likely encountered a situation where a customer, right after receiving your estimate, asks for a lower price. Often, they’ll mention competitors who allegedly offered a better deal. Whether that low price is genuine or not is another matter entirely. But for the sake of this discussion,

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The Role of Static Electricity in Car Refinishing: Impacts on Color Matching

In the car refinishing and collision repair industry, achieving a flawless finish and accurate color match is paramount. While many factors influence the outcome, static electricity is a critical and often overlooked component. Understanding how static electricity affects the painting process can significantly improve the quality of repairs and refinishing jobs. This article delves into

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Body Filler Showdown: When to Go Light and When to Go Heavy?

In the realm of automotive body repair, the choice between lightweight body filler and standard weight body filler is crucial, as each type offers distinct advantages depending on the repair task at hand. These fillers or putties in Europe, are essential for smoothing over dents, holes, and other imperfections to restore a vehicle’s pre-accident smooth

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Navigating the New Frontier of Car Repairs with ADAS and Coatings

Recently I conducted small research on Linkedin, asking my colleagues a simple question: “Do you think that in the future collision repair industry will have a massive decline because of ADAS (advanced driver-assistance systems)?” There were four options for the answer: Yes definitely Yes, but not so drastically No It will change, not decline The

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Mastering Inventory Management: A Deep Dive for Collision Repair Shops

I strongly believe that a successful collision repair shop needs deeper knowledge of business basics. It is not enough to be good in fixing cars. Today, let’s tackle a topic that’s often underrated but critically important in the collision repair industry: effective inventory management. It’s not just about knowing what’s on your shelves; it’s about

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