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Anatomy of a Successful Auto Body Shop Owner

Automotive Training Centre

The leadership skills needed to guide a team effectively are cultivated over time, often through experience in managing roles. Entry-level roles like Collision Estimator or Body Shop Manager are natural stepping stones toward shop ownership.

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Resolving Common Challenges Facing Modern Auto Body Estimating Graduates

Automotive Training Centre

The world of auto body repair is constantly evolving. Completing an auto body estimating program equips you with foundational knowledge. The modern auto body estimating field demands precision, a deep understanding of automotive technologies, and an ability to adapt to the ever-evolving industry trends.

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Do You Have What It Takes to Start Your Own Auto Body Shop?

CATI

If youve been considering this path, heres a closer look at what it takes to succeed in the auto repair industry and how CATIs auto body training program can help you get started. Technical Expertise in Auto Body Repair You need a deep understanding of vehicle repair and restoration to run a successful auto body shop.

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Considering Auto Body Estimating Training? See How Heavy Duty Estimation Differs

Automotive Training Centre

Heavy-duty estimation deals with large vehicle systems after auto body estimating training. Technical Knowledge Gained During Auto Body Estimating Training Regular auto body estimators need a solid understanding of automotive technology and repair techniques.

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Considering Entrepreneurship After Auto Parts Training? Discover a Day in the Life of a Body Shop Owner

Automotive Training Centre

One trend that won’t slow down anytime soon is using software tools for various business functions, including accounting, customer relationship management, and inventory management. To expedite repetitive processes and save time for more essential business functions, you’d do well to incorporate technology into your daily routine.

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Essential Skills For Success After Auto Estimating Training

Automotive Training Centre

By honing their abilities, collision estimators contribute to the seamless functioning of the auto body repair industry, guaranteeing customer satisfaction and overall success. Communicate and Focus on Detail Effective communication is vital for auto body estimators as they are the first point of contact with clients.

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How to Paint a Bumper Using Single Stage Paint

Eastwood

If you’ve ever wondered whether you can use single-stage paint to make a body repair, this video might help. Eastwood product manager Ryan shows how he repaints the rear bumper on his GTI using Eastwood’s single-stage OEM Select paint. This means less material to purchase and less time prepping and painting.