LED Lifesaver: Esprit LED Compact Elite Windscreen Repair Kit from BTB Tools
The Esprit LED Compact Elite Windscreen Repair Kit from BTB Tools is said to repair all types of windshield damage: stars, bullseyes, and long cracks. It incorporates the Elite Repair Bridge which is said to have a self-levelling head to provided accurate set-up. A 12V drill and LED UV lamp are also included in this […]
Critical Canadians: Studies show Canadians report highest number of problems with their vehicles
Toronto, Ont – Canadians report the highest number of problems with their vehicles among comparable global markets and segments, according to a report from J.D. Power. In an analyst note titled, “The Canadian Vehicle Quality Conundrum,” the American-based global marketing company revealed that Canadians report 144 problems per 100 vehicles. Although the number may be […]
Elite Reminder: Elite Body Shop Solutions’ final 2019 webinar featuring Jeff Peevy
Toronto, Ontario — Dave Luehr’s Elite Body Shop Solutions is back to announce the next—and final—installment of its 2019 free Elite Webinar series; Leading the Ethical Revolution will be hosted tomorrow—Dec. 17—and will feature Jeff Peevy, AMi president and current Collision Industry Conference (CIC) chair. During the webinar—which begins at 1 p.m. central time (2 […]
EV/AV Report — December 13, 2019
Autopilot Adjustments Tesla’s Autopilot received a new update this week—and the EV automaker is pushing several new features and improvements, including a new way to adjust speed based on the speed of an adjacent lane. According to Tesla, the new Autopilot update will automatically recognize when your vehicle is moving at a significantly faster speed […]
Leased Learning: Ford Canada gives Mohawk students access to training tool
Hamilton, Ontario — Mohawk College, Ford Motor Co. Canada and Hamilton, Ont.’s Eastgate Ford have banded together to put students in the fast lane toward careers in the automotive repair sector. Through the partnership, students enrolled in Mohawk College’s two-year Motive Power Technician diploma program will have access to Ford’s dealership learning management system (LMS)—the […]
Common Cause: Canada’s collision community should stand with tow operators
Toronto, Ontario — On November 13, a black bear was struck by a tow truck driver near Owen Sound. The news was reported by the CBC.ca in a November 16th article—two days later. In it, an Owen Sound Police community service reporter is quoted delivering the sad news. “When the police arrived on the scene, […]
Here Come’s the (Camo)Sun: B.C. auto tech students test out their skills on John Lennon’s Rolls Royce
Toronto, Ont. — Students in the Automotive Technician program at Camosun College got to experience a slice of history last week as they had the opportunity to work on John Lennon’s iconic Rolls Royce Phantom V. The bright yellow psychedelic vehicle is owned by the Royal B.C. Museum and gets diagnostic tests every year to […]
