Goodbye Old Friends: Vehicle models discontinued in 2019
Toronto, Ontario — As the decade comes to a close, OEMs are reevaluating the future of the automotive sales market. With countless new models hitting the roads every year, automakers are forced to kick some beloved makes to the curb to make room for new ones. In 2019, several fan-favourite vehicles met their timely demise. […]
Painless PDR: The DTK-7700 Uni-Vac Suction from H & S Autoshot
The DTK-7700 Uni-Vac Suction is a PDR suction pulling tool designed for user-friendly bumper and panel pull suction. The Uni-Vac is built for versatility and is meant for use both inside and outside the shop, working on steel or aluminum parts. H & S says the Uni-Vac works especially well for quick repairs on painted […]
Merry Meals: Edmonton CARSTAR locations donate to local food bank
Edmonton, Alberta — In partnership with the Edmonton Insurance Association (EIA), Edmonton, Alta.’s CARSTAR locations have donated 3,740lbs of food and more than $700 in cash to Edmonton’s Food Bank this holiday season. This is the EIA’s 29th year participating in raising food and fund donations for the local food bank. CARSTAR joined the cause […]
Merry Christmas from Collision Repair magazine
‘Twas the night before Christmas, when all thro’ the shop, Not a power tool was stirring, nor even a mop; The spray guns were hung by the paint booth with care, In hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there; The technicians were nestled all snug in their beds, While visions of OEM procedures danc’d […]
Recyclers Ready: Auto Recycling Calendar of Events for 2020
Toronto, Ontario — Auto recyclers across Canada have had one wild year in the industry. From OARA’s exciting annual Convention and Trade Show in Mississauga to the SEMA show in Vegas, recyclers everywhere are mourning the ending of a fantastic year of networking, travelling, and connecting. But recyclers worry not. We have access to info […]
Solvent Solver: Premium Solvent Cleaner 4320 from Rexall Laboratories and Chemicals
Premium Solvent Cleaner 4320 by Rexall is an automotive lacquer thinner that is formulated especially for cleaning spray guns and tools with lower odour and higher strength. Rexall has added the scent of almond to make to cleaning job more pleasant. This is a professional strength tool and equipment cleaner, effective for cleaning brushes, rollers […]
Tinsel, Tidings and Tow Truck Trimmings: Canadian operators light up the holidays
Toronto, Ontario — Canadian tow truck operators are showing their festive sides this holiday season, with mobile lights displays plastered to their trucks and flatbeds. On Dec. 14, self-proclaimed Christmas fan Brad MacMillan posted in the Towing in Canada Facebook group, calling on other Canadian tow operators to show off their own impressive holiday decor. […]
Collision Repair’s Stocking Stuffers!
Toronto, Ontario — As the festive season continues to drape over the industry, it can be distressing to see those holiday sales begin to slip away as the new year arrives. To quell the disappointment that you may have not taken advantage of the savviest equipment procuring time of the year, here are not only […]
