From BodyShop Business
The New York Times reported recently that vehicles equipped with automatic braking or front-collision warning are less likely to cause a rear-end crash, according to an Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) study.
IIHS says automatic braking is able to reduce rear-end crashes by 40 percent. Front collision warning cuts the risk of a rear-end crash by 23 percent.
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Captivating imagery takes auto parts sales to new heights.
A few clicks can take you anywhere these days, especially in the world of automotive parts e-commerce. Think you found the part you’re looking for? Well, you’ll want to be sure you can see it from all angles to make sure it’s the right one. You’ll also want a cornucopia of product information – title, product description, specs and fitments to name a few. Lastly, your customers might want to see what others bought when they purchased a certain product to go along with their purchase. This is the norm for buying all types of things online.
NCDS provides ADAS calibration tooling, OEM diagnostics, training and support to independent garages, dealership body shops and calibration businesses.
The event raises funds to support hundreds of NABC Recycled Rides car presentations to those in need.
The honor went to a select group of high-achieving students who are passionate about the automotive industry and collision repair.
Nearly 400 Advance and Carquest stores currently offer the Modern Classikk paint line, with more locations added every day.
The acquisition will transform AutoglassCRM into Everything Autoglass, according to PGW Auto Glass.
The new location in Greensboro, NC, is owned and operated by Russ Morgan, who has spent more than 30 years in the collision repair industry.
The survey of 800 collision repair techs showcases their opinions on compensation, culture and career opportunities.
The conference will feature an array of speakers as well as sessions on repair planning, financial literacy and fostering a welcoming culture in the workplace.
