May 20 – 6:30p “Virtual Barriers” Panel Discussion, Annual Meeting

WMABA’s 2021 Annual Member meeting will be held May 20, 6:30p at Topgolf in Ashburn, VA

Come to engage in a lively panel discussion of leading area shops, who will address hurdles in insurance relationships, virtual adjusting, and other complications brought about during the pandemic.

The meeting will also include the election of our Board of Directors to new terms.

Click to Get Your “Seat”!

June 2 – 1p EST
Members Watercooler Chat

We will continue our discussions about current market trends or happenings, and add any new industry topics that come up in-between. Every participant can bring up their own experience or “chat” topic!

 

June 9, 2021 – 1p EST
Differentiating Labor Rates Based on Certification, Skillset, Tooling and Training [Mark Olson]

Mechanical, structural, aluminum or certified repairs are all different categories of Labor Rates. Understanding what goes into establishing a rate and billing based on technicians and type of repair performed are all important distinctions for proper repair documentation. Get insight and deeper knowledge into the variable rates in today’s collision repairs.

Jun
26
Thu
WMABA Golf Outing @ Virginia Oaks Golf Club
Jun 26 @ 1:00 pm – 7:30 pm

Get Your Spot Early – Play and Sponsor!

Participate in the 2014 WMABA Golf Outing. A Great Time for A Great Cause! (Register soon, last 2 years were SOLD OUT!)

 
DON’T LIKE TO GOLF? Sponsor a hole or other spot and your company will get great exposure (in Hammer & Dolly too)!
The Washington Metropolitan Auto Body Association (WMABA) is looking forward to the upcoming 2014 Annual Golf Outing, whose major sponsor is PPG Industries
This area fundraiser supports local education programs, and our association – It’s not just about the golf, it’s about keeping these needed programs going!
The Thursday, June 26 outing, being held at the conveniently-located Virginia Oaks Golf Club in Gainesville, Virginia will be the golf event of the summer season for the collision repairer industry in Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, DC.
Register your team online:
REGISTER HERE
Download: Entry Form

 

EVENT DETAILS

 

Thurs., June 26, 2014
1:00pm Shotgun Start

Virginia Oaks Golf Club

7950 Virginia Oaks Drive

Gainesville,VA 20155

There will be many prizes, Beat-the-Pro contest, a reception party with dinner, and a fun-filled day of comradery for collision repairers and our industry constituents. Box lunch is also included. If you are interested in participating, you may contact the WMABA office for more details.
Dec
10
Wed
Preparing for Aluminum: An Audi Perspective @ Audi Training Center
Dec 10 @ 6:00 pm – Dec 10 @ 8:00 pm

“Preparing for Aluminum: An Audi Perspective”

Presented by Mark Allen, Specialist, Collision Programs & Workshop Equipment – Audi of North America, Inc.
REGISTER HERE“Preparing for Aluminum: An Audi Perspective” will allow association members to get an inside look into the realities of this type of repair before they elect to make the financial and logistical commitment to move forward. In Allen’s mind, making the right decision regarding implementing aluminum involves much more than simply seeing if you have the money to invest in proper tools. Thanks to a new collaborative effort with WMABA, Audi is opening the doors to this unique facility to give members an intimate look at the requirements and techniques necessary for shops to become Audi aluminum-certified. Come find out why!

The event will be hosted by Audi representatives Mark Allen (collision programs and workshop equipment specialist) and Shawn Hart (collision instructor and curriculum designer).
With interest in aluminum repair at an all-time high, WMABA members have an opportunity to take advantage of the first (and currently only) Audi Learning Center in the United States. Conveniently located in Ashburn, VA, the Center was launched in May, 2013 to offer Audi-specific repair training to technicians from across the country. To date, the Center has trained nearly 200 Collision Repair Technicians on manufacturer-specific procedures to ensure better repairs in the field.
Attendees will gain insight into the factors they need to consider before becoming certified, including the types of tools and equipment needed to make a smooth and professional transition.
Additionally, the event will feature a special walk-through of the Ashburn facility’s 5,900- square-foot Collision Cell.
Jan
22
Thu
WMABA Aluminum Discussion and Membership Social @ Refinish Solutions Training Facility
Jan 22 @ 6:00 pm – Jan 22 @ 8:00 pm

WMABA ALUMINUM REPAIR DISCUSSION AND MEMBERSHIP SOCIAL

Join WMABA on January 22 in finding out from repairers who are already performing aluminum structural or certified repair some of the lessons they have learned, investments to be made and how to navigate the process to become a certified facility. Additionally, a recap will be given from the Society of Collision Repair Specialists’
“OEM Collision Technology Summit” at SEMA. Some questions that will be addressed are as follows:

  • How do you get into a certified program?
  • How are those repairers who dedicate themselves to the process
  • differentiating themselves in the marketplace?
  • How do they get the return on that investment?
  • What are the key elements that a repairer needs to consider?

Also, part of the meeting will be WMABA’s annual Board of Directors election and a state-of-the-industry report given by Executive Director Jordan Hendler.

Sep
16
Wed
WMABA Golf Outing @ the Timbers at Troy Golf Course
Sep 16 @ 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm

The 2015 annual WMABA Golf outing will take place on September 16, 2015 – with a 12:00pm Shotgun Start

Held at:
The Timbers at Troy Golf Course
6100 Marshalee Drive
Elkridge, MD 21075

REGISTER ONLINE or CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD ENTRY

Oct
22
Thu
WMABA Membership Meeting – “Online Marketing” @ Precision Collision
Oct 22 @ 6:30 pm – Oct 22 @ 8:00 pm

“As of this summer, 40% of my business was Google/Yelp/Angie’s list. This is the media where the shops can get there message out and compete!” – Mark Boudreau, Spectrum Auto Painting & Collision, Arlington, VA

“Online Marketing Basics: Website, Video, Social Media”

Join WMABA on October 22, 2015 for a presentation by Absolute Perfection Media. They’ve been helping collision repairers gain market share with online presence!
AP Media is a digital marketing agency of strategists, designers, and developers. They specialize in Internet marketing, web design, and video production. Come find out how these can help grow your business! Check out some articles by AP Media on Body Shop websites and marketing – Click here!
AP DEMO VIDEO
AP DEMO VIDEO
 
6:30pm Networking
7:00pm Presentation

Location:
Precision Collision 
7901 Kincannon Pl
Lorton, VA 22079
Dec
10
Thu
WMABA Membership Meeting – “Online Marketing” @ McLoone's Pier House
Dec 10 @ 6:30 pm – Dec 10 @ 8:00 pm
Join WMABA on December 10, 2015 for our Annual Dinner meeting, WMABA update and  a presentation by Absolute Perfection Media. They’ve been helping collision repairers gain market share with online presence!

“Online Marketing Basics: Website, Video, Social Media”

AP Media is a digital marketing agency of strategists, designers, and developers. They specialize in Internet marketing, web design, and video production. Come find out how these can help grow your business! Check out some articles by AP Media on Body Shop websites and marketing – Click here! “As of this summer, 40% of my business was Google/Yelp/Angie’s list. This is the media where the shops can get there message out and compete!” – Mark Boudreau, Spectrum Auto Painting & Collision, Arlington, VA
AP DEMO VIDEO
 
AP DEMO VIDEO6:30pm Networking
7:00pm Presentation

Location:
McLoone’s Pier House
141 National Plaza
National Harbor, MD 20745
Sep
12
Thu
WMABA Workshop: “Shop Processes, Culture and Quality Control while reducing Liability”
Sep 12 @ 9:53 pm – 10:53 pm
WMABA Workshop: "Shop Processes, Culture and Quality Control while reducing Liability"

by Mark Olson

Vehicle Collision Experts

**as seen in Repairer Driven News and on Collision Hub

Mark Olson of Vehicle Collision Experts will go through his “10 steps for quality & efficiencies”, as well as walking through a self-assessment. Giving insight to liability, he will show you a Bulletproof File. Also how to improve process and culture, and the importance of OEM procedures.