J.R. Martino
is Vice President and Managing
Partner of Budds’ Collision,
one of the most progressive
facilities of its kind in North
America. He can be reached at
[email protected]
Currently, one of the biggest issues facing many collision centres is the problem of ongoing parts shortages. And if the situation isn’t handled properly, it can…
Investments in people and processes will be key moving forward. These are interesting times we live in. Every day it seems there is another event that…
Collision staffing strategies for a new era. Historically, Budds’ Collision Services has placed a strong belief in growing and promoting our staff from within. Every month,…
With bad weather on the horizon, collision repairers shouldn’t assume there will be a flood of repair orders. Traditionally, the winter season is a busy time…
Ongoing parts shortages have caused many collision centres to alter business plans Traditionally, many collision shops, especially those that are dealer-affiliated or deal in high volumes…
The COVID-19 pandemic continues to offer repairers the chance to add additional and profitable revenue streams. There is no question that as collision repairers, the COVID-19…
With claims work down for many shops, reconditioning used vehicles can provide some very good opportunities. The COVID-19 situation has caused many disruptions for our industry.…
Diligently dialling in your ‘new normal’ operating procedures now will have a huge impact on business in the colder months ahead. When COVID-19 hit back in…