Articles in Chicago IL
| Customers | OEM Repair Procedures |
| Estimating | Operations |
| Insurer Relations | Plastic Repair |
| Law | Refinishing |
| Management & Marketing | Spraybooth |
| Measuring/Straightening | Training |
| New Topics | Welding |
Customers Chicago IL
Having a good relationship with your customers is important in any business. Learn how to relate better to your body shop customers to make sure they have the best experience at your shop as possible.
Estimating Chicago IL
One major issue that many repair shops need to handle is having accurate estimates. Read through the articles in this section to get more information on the science of estimating and how it affects your business.
Collision Damage Estimation & Repair Chicago IL
The Good and Bad of Internet Estimating Chicago IL
Creating the Super Estimator Chicago IL
The Good and Bad of Internet Estimating Chicago IL
Creating the Super Estimator Chicago IL
Insurer Relations Chicago IL
The relationship between auto repair shops and car insurers can often be a difficult one. In the articles that follow you'll find some suggestions on how to improve these relationships for the betterment of your business.
Use Your Clout, You Lout: Labor Rates Chicago IL
Power Steering: Insurers Steering to Preferred Shops Chicago IL
How Do I Get Insurers to Pay My Labor Rate? Chicago IL
Power Steering: Insurers Steering to Preferred Shops Chicago IL
How Do I Get Insurers to Pay My Labor Rate? Chicago IL
Law Chicago IL
There are a number of important laws that pertain to the automobile industry in general and customers in particular that are important to any body shop business. The body shop business is particularly fraught with a number of laws and rules designed to protect the body shop and its clients. Find helpful information, services, businesses, and events surrounding the topic of Law in this section.
Management & Marketing Chicago IL
Managing and marketing a body shop well both contribute to the overall health of the company, from the outside image to customers to the inside workings of the employees. Read on for some tips on how to better manage and market your shop.
The Right Manager for the Job Chicago IL
Technology as a Marketing Tool Chicago IL
Dare to Care: Change How We Relate to Employees Chicago IL
Technology as a Marketing Tool Chicago IL
Dare to Care: Change How We Relate to Employees Chicago IL
Measuring/Straightening Chicago IL
Measuring and straightening the frame of a vehicle is important for the safety of the driver. Here you'll find tips on how to go about the process effectively and suggestions for tools and equipment that can help you through it.
OEM Repair Procedures Chicago IL
Before You Hand Over the Cash: Buying Measuring Equipment Chicago IL
Car & Truck Frame Repair Chicago IL
Before You Hand Over the Cash: Buying Measuring Equipment Chicago IL
Car & Truck Frame Repair Chicago IL
New Topics Chicago IL
OEM Repair Procedures Chicago IL
When you have to perform an OEM repair, you may need some instructions on how to get through the job. Here you'll find some repair procedures for different cars that could help you with your next repair.
Spot Painting Chicago IL
Side Sectioning the 2006 Ford F-150 and Lincoln Mark LT Cab Chicago IL
Replacing the Hyundai Power Sliding Door Control Module Chicago IL
Side Sectioning the 2006 Ford F-150 and Lincoln Mark LT Cab Chicago IL
Replacing the Hyundai Power Sliding Door Control Module Chicago IL
Operations Chicago IL
Are you looking for some advice on how to improve the day-to-day operations of your shop? Look no further--the articles found here will give you tips on everything from services you can add to increase profits to how better lighting can affect efficiency.
Diversifying Your Repair Busines Chicago IL
Airing Their Differences: A/C Hardware and Design Chicago IL
Should You Repair Air Bags? Chicago IL
Airing Their Differences: A/C Hardware and Design Chicago IL
Should You Repair Air Bags? Chicago IL
Plastic Repair Chicago IL
Plastics are becoming an increasingly used material in the manufacture of cars and auto parts and body shops need to learn how to effectively repair them. If you're in need of some guidance when it comes to plastics, read on.
Refinishing Chicago IL
Refinishing a car is important when damage has been done to the vehicles surface. To learn more about how to refinish a car and what goes into the refinishing process, read on for helpful information.
Ending The Blending Debate Chicago IL
Off Color: The Ability to Match a Color Chicago IL
See the Light: The Importance of Good Lighting Chicago IL
Off Color: The Ability to Match a Color Chicago IL
See the Light: The Importance of Good Lighting Chicago IL
Spraybooth Chicago IL
Spraybooths are used in the process of painting and refinishing a car. Here in this section you'll find many helpful articles on spraybooths and you'll learn why this is such an important piece of equipment in any body shop.
Buying Power: Downdraft Spraybooths Chicago IL
Before the Booth: Saving Time Chicago IL
More Than a Metal Box: Today's Spraybooths have Evolved into More than Simple Square Boxes Chicago IL
Before the Booth: Saving Time Chicago IL
More Than a Metal Box: Today's Spraybooths have Evolved into More than Simple Square Boxes Chicago IL
Training Chicago IL
Well-trained employees are effective and efficient employees. Find out more about how to properly train the people you hire so that your shop turns out quality work and you get a return on your investment in these people.
Welding Chicago IL
In many auto body repair jobs, welding is necessary. Keep reading for articles on how to properly weld car components together, what kinds of welding equipment you should have in your shop, and much more.
