In this video interview, Bob Wilson, Select Service Inspector for State Farm gives a few tips for students interested in a auto collision repair career pathway.
Bob is employed by State Farm Insurance, but he also helps by partnering with Indiana County Technical College. Bob conveys the importance and role that collision repair training has to prepare students for the collision repair industry.
Bob explains the shortage of technicians in the industry. He also mentions many of the different jobs available this training can lead to. The industry is changing fast and there is too much technology on modern cars to be a combination technician and do it all. Therefore, the industry is going to be more specialized. Paint technician, body repair technician, frame technician, mechanical and electrical technician, etc.
Lastly, Bob talks about the need for technicians and income potential as a seasoned technician.
Watch the video and if you think this is a career that you may be interested in, check around and see what collision repair school’s you are interested in. Visit the college and ask what steps will need to be taken to get enrolled. There are many great programs out there.
FOR MORE CAREER INFORMATION VISIT
James says
May 15, 2011 at 8:15 pmOn most vehicles I get 30% of base refinish for de-nib and full polish. I’m not greedy as I don’t ask for it on non exterior panels that people don’t see. I just recently started writing for extra time due to dark colors and it works. On top of the labor I charge a materials fee of $4.50 power hour. Also to polish adjacent panels to match. You have to know what you are entitled to before you start to negotiate anything. If you do it, don’t back down.
Toyota even has a CRIB that states vehicles have to be sanded and polished.
When they say none of the other shops ask for it, what is your response?
admin says
May 16, 2011 at 1:09 pmThanks for your input. 30% sounds fair to me.