Bob Bissler

Bob Bissler began his interest in the automotive industry as a teenager helping his brother work on drag race cars, and after high school he worked in his other brother's collision repair shop. He became part of the automotive aftermarket trade press in 1992, and has served on the editorial staffs of Engine Builder, ImportCar, Brake & Front End and BodyShop Business magazines. He is also the past editor of NASCAR Tech Magazine and Akron Magazine.
Finance

Dingman's Collision receives BBB Integrity Award for ethical business practices

Jan. 1, 2020
OMAHA, Neb. – Dingman’s Collision Center has received the Better Business Bureau (BBB) Integrity Award, an honor that focuses on demonstrated ethical business practices with key...
Finance

Design-based repairs present opportunities for repairers

Jan. 1, 2020
With vehicle innovations like ABS, airbags and crush zones, OEMs continue to meet — and surpass — demands for more safe, high-tech vehicles. Consequently, when a high-tech car...
Operations

Shop's profits up after manager revises employees, workflow and estimates

Jan. 1, 2020
JACKSONVILLE, N.C. – This past year a lot of outward factors in our struggling economy could have had a negative impact on profits at the 18-bay body shop Craig Whited manages...
Operations

CIC awards ceremony recognizes the late March Taylor

Jan. 1, 2020
LAS VEGAS – For the second straight year collision industry activist Toby Chess was the recipient of the ABRN Leadership Award, an honor that took place during the Collision Industry...