GM adds Ashland’s Pliogrip 5770 to recommended list
Dublin, Ohio — March 24, 2016 — Pliogrip 5770 impact resistant adhesive from Ashland has been recommended by General Motors for use by autobody professionals to repair impact-resistant joints in frame rail assemblies, strut tower assemblies and other body structures that have critical strength requirements. According to Ashland, it is one of only three adhesives […]
Friday Fun: ‘Distracted’ is the new ‘drunk,’ car part candidates and good neighbours build good walls
By Jeff Sanford Toronto, Ontario — March 24, 2016 — A long weekend is no reason to miss out on your weekly dose of the weird and unusual from the automotive world and beyond. This week we take a look at how distracted driving may become the new drunk driving, an artist who has built […]
Police uncover alleged chop shop in Abbotsford
By Dylan O’Hagan Abbotsford, British Columbia — March 24, 2016 — An alleged chop shop with over $100,000 worth of vehicles, parts and tools has recently been uncovered by the Abbotsford Police Department (APD) in British Columbia. Police received a complaint earlier this week that $90,000 worth of property had been stolen overnight from a […]
Federal budget overlooks skilled trades, tax breaks for small business
By Dylan O’Hagan Peterborough, Ontario — March 24, 2016 — The latest federal budget included more funding for job creation and skills development, but some collision repair facility owners say it’s not enough. They are calling for more training facilities and incentives for both business and students to help increase the workforce. The funding in […]
