Training is always a great thing. Like most great things it also comes with challenges. For shops, locating the necessary funds and finding the time are the two biggest. GM is helping shops clear both these hurdles with affordable pay per use Web-based training that can be taken at the repairer’s convenience. Courses cover some […]
At the start of each year, news stories begin prognosticating what the new year will bring. Simply tossed out, random predictions don’t help anyone. What you and your business need is an informed, insightful look at the trends that will dictate how you’ll drive your operation. Information provider Mitchell International regularly compiles and analyzes collision […]
Though they’re located in different states, Quality Automotive in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan and Grahams Auto and Truck in Poynette, Wisconsin, have lots in common. They’ve both been in business for 20+ years, offer a full range of repairs, are remarkably successful and focus heavily on training. And both are big fans of GM Training […]
Genuine GM Rewards Program makes giving (and receiving) great gifts possible all-year-round. Judging from recent program numbers, shopping and enjoying cold beverages are on the minds of many participating shops independent of the season. Topping the list of popular gift card redemptions is the $50 gift card, followed by gift cards for department stores. The […]
I-CAR Launches GM Collision Repair Overview Course as Part of Vehicle and Technology Specific Training Program. General Motors CEO Mary Barra was quoted on the topic of autonomous cars in the Business Insider’s December 2016 issue stating, “We are in the midst of seeing more change in the next five years than we’ve seen in […]
Today’s GM vehicles offer their latest in safety features, including lane departure warnings, park-assist, and blind spot detection. As more vehicle materials, technologies and safety procedures are introduced, collision repair technicians need to be equipped with the necessary knowledge and skills to perform complete, safe and quality repairs. These interrelated safety devices are known collectively […]
You spoke, GM listened. GM has begun producing Genuine GM certification labels through their service organization. A common casualty of collisions, especially those near the B-pillar or driver’s door, this label lists information drivers and auto service businesses frequently turn to—namely, the VIN, axle weights, and tire size and pressure, as well as potential regulatory information. […]
Insurers occasionally push salvage parts into the repair mix, declaring them to be critical cost-cutting ingredients. Whatever savings they may promise, recycled parts can arrive with serious quality issues that both compromise repair safety and raise costs. GM announced its refusal to support the use of salvage replacement parts in a statement released in late […]
I-CAR CEO John Van Alstyne makes the case for ongoing training Is your shop on a path to handle the ultra-sophisticated next generation of vehicles hitting American streets in the next several years? If the answer is “no” or you’re simply unsure, it’s time to act. I-CAR is here to help. CEO John Van Alstyne […]
Why Rivet Bonding? In the collision repair business, understanding why a repair is performed a specific way can be just as important as knowing when and how to do it. GM’s Bob Hartman—who works on the Advanced Serviceability of Design for Body Structure—explains the need for rivet bonding. Rivet Bonding is used to replace spot […]
Great vacations start with great planning — typically well in advance of those precious days you’ll spend on the beach, in the mountains or at some dearly important family spot closer to home. The same approach will guarantee your spot at industry trade shows and other automotive expos where you get a leg up on […]
Help avoid potential repair damage with MIG Brazing Forget, for a moment, about all-aluminum vehicles. And carbon-fiber intense models. And any other futuristic materials being discussed in technical circles. In the automotive industry, the future is now. A big part of that future are hybrid construction vehicles — those made from a mixture of aluminum, […]
Repairers face the same tough, detail-intensive chores when it comes to replacing door molding assemblies. First, you have to locate all the parts for the assembly and make sure you scoop up all the necessary pieces. Next, you have to remove the damaged components, prep the repair area, apply the finish and finally reinstall the […]
With all the attention paid to front-end hits and the collateral damage to the engine and electronic systems, it can be easy to overlook the fact that the same level of detail must be paid to damage in the rear section of the vehicle. There too repairers must pay special attention to wiring, SRS units […]
One of the greatest challenges facing the collision repair industry can be summed up in two words — gray hair. An aging workforce and difficulties in attracting new workers are combining to put a virtual stranglehold on the future of even the best shops. The Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF) is stepping in to bridge […]
When shops can conveniently find what they need, they create efficiency. That can further translates into potential revenue. www.OEM1Stop.com At one time, repairers may have gotten by through deducing how a repair should be performed based mainly on experience. Today, that approach is reckless and dangerous. Most repairs must be performed according to OEM guidelines. […]
GM offers training on critical welding skills
Training is always a great thing. Like most great things it also comes with challenges. For shops, locating the necessary funds and finding the time are the two biggest. GM is helping shops clear both these hurdles with affordable pay per use Web-based training that can be taken at the repairer’s convenience. Courses cover some […]
TRENDS You Need to Know to Thrive in 2018
At the start of each year, news stories begin prognosticating what the new year will bring. Simply tossed out, random predictions don’t help anyone. What you and your business need is an informed, insightful look at the trends that will dictate how you’ll drive your operation. Information provider Mitchell International regularly compiles and analyzes collision […]
Inside Advantage – Shops stay one step ahead in the repair game with GM Training Clinics
Though they’re located in different states, Quality Automotive in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan and Grahams Auto and Truck in Poynette, Wisconsin, have lots in common. They’ve both been in business for 20+ years, offer a full range of repairs, are remarkably successful and focus heavily on training. And both are big fans of GM Training […]
Inside Advantage – Shops stay one step ahead in the repair game with GM Training Clinics
Though they’re located in different states, Quality Automotive in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan and Grahams Auto and Truck in Poynette, Wisconsin, have lots in common. They’ve both been in business for 20+ years, offer a full range of repairs, are remarkably successful and focus heavily on training. And both are big fans of GM Training […]
Future Tech(s) – I-CAR GM Collision Repair Overview Course
I-CAR Launches GM Collision Repair Overview Course as Part of Vehicle and Technology Specific Training Program. General Motors CEO Mary Barra was quoted on the topic of autonomous cars in the Business Insider’s December 2016 issue stating, “We are in the midst of seeing more change in the next five years than we’ve seen in […]
BEAT THE HEAT – Avoid Repair Damage with MIG Brazing
Help avoid potential repair damage with MIG Brazing Forget, for a moment, about all-aluminum vehicles. And carbon-fiber intense models. And any other futuristic materials being discussed in technical circles. In the automotive industry, the future is now. A big part of that future are hybrid construction vehicles — those made from a mixture of aluminum, […]