Top tips for improving the efficiency of your body shop
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24 July 2025

Top tips for improving the efficiency of your body shop

brought to you by Sherwin-Williams® Time is money in the body shop business. Whether it’s a quick cosmetic fix or a complex structuralrepair...

brought to you by Sherwin-Williams®

Time is money in the body shop business. Whether it’s a quick cosmetic fix or a complex structuralrepair, every minute counts and every mistake costs. But, with rising customer expectations andtightening margins, how can today’s repairers stay ahead of the curve?

According to Paul Buckingham, Sales Director for North EMEAI at Sherwin-Williams AutomotiveFinishes, the answer lies in working smarter, not harder. “Efficiency doesn’t mean cutting corners, itmeans creating a process that runs like clockwork,” he explains. And with the right strategies in place,even small improvements can lead to big gains.Here, Buckingham reveals five practical tips to help body shops boost efficiency, reduce delays, andkeep customers coming back.

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Why Sherwin-Williams?

Sherwin-Williams doesn’t just provide paint. It brings colour expertise, sustainability, and a commitment to partnership that helps body shops streamline operations and drive growth. From cutting-edge technologies to hands-on support, Sherwin-Williams works closely with repairers and distributers to deliver products and solutions that match the pace of modern automotive repair.

For more information on how Sherwin-Williams can help your body shop improve efficiency, click hereor get in touch with our team.

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Staff Writer

Reporting from the front lines of the collision repair industry, delivering expert analysis and the technical updates that drive the African automotive sector forward.

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