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Fries with That: Sydney, N.S. bodyshop buys Harvey’s next door

Toronto, Ontario — After patiently waiting for 25 years, Steve Lewis of Steve Lewis Auto body has purchased the Harvey’s restaurant next door to his shop. Steve Lewis Auto Body⁠—a collision repair facility in Sydney, Nova Scotia⁠—has been in operation for 45 years, with 34 of those years spent in a location on Beech Street. […]

Fort Fix: Fix Auto Fort McMurray joins network

Fort McMurray, Alberta ⁠— Fix Auto is pleased to welcome its newest addition to its network, Fix Auto Fort McMurray. Facility owner John Soleas has been in the automotive industry for as long as he can remember and has owned his shop since 2012. “My father and both brothers are also in the industry, so […]

Recycle of the Fittest: Auto recyclers say don’t fear slowing part supply, buy used instead

Toronto, Ont – While the recent United Automobile Workers Union strike has begun to effect part suppliers across North America, Canadian auto recyclers are encouraging others to turn towards used parts instead — arguing that they’re cost-effective and more eco-friendly. “As we know, the ongoing UAW strike is impacting GM part suppliers, repair facilities and […]

Green on the Small Screen: Catch Andrew MacDonald on CBC discussing E.V batteries

Toronto, Ontario — Andrew MacDonald, owner of Maritime Auto Parts, proudly represented his recycling facility on CBC News: The National earlier this week. Offering his personal insight from his experience with electric vehicle batteries, MacDonald discussed the evolution of cars and how he’s dealt with the changes electric vehicles has brought to his company. “The […]

Honest Al: Big Al’s Auto Repair hosting holiday giveaway

Lethbridge, Alberta — The staff at Big Al’s Auto Repair in Lethbridge, Alta. are exercising their charitable muscles this holiday season by giving a used van to a local family. Later this month, the shop will present the refurbished van—which will be filled to the brim with clothes, food and gifts⁠—to the family. According to Big […]

Customer Service Standout: Steve Marshall Ford wins two readers’ choice awards

Campbell River, British Columbia — On Oct. 24, the finalists for the Campbell River Mirror’s fifth annual Readers’ Choice Awards gathered to toast to their successes and bask in the local community’s appreciation. Among the 143 categories was an award for the community’s favourite new car dealer, as well as a title for the fan-favourite […]

BRITISH COLUMBIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

BCIT’S SCHOOL OF TRANSPORTATION OFFERS SEVERAL ROADS TO BECOMING A REPAIRER The British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) is one of British Columbia’s largest post-secondary institutions, with more than 48,000 students enrolled annually. First established in 1964, the school now boasts five main campuses and a number of satellite locations around the province. Located at […]

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AI APP ESTIMATOR

MEET GRETA CUTULENCO, THE 28-YEAR-OLD CEO USING AI TO CHANGE THE INDUSTRY Acerta Analytical Solutions is taking a different approach to artificial intelligence. The Kitchener-based company uses AI to create testing algorithms from manufacturer-collected data to scan and pinpoint any software glitches in parts–before they roll off the assembly line. The process strives to combat […]

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FRESHLY SQUEEZED REPAIRERS

TROPICANA’S LATEST GRADUATES GET A HEAD START ON A BRIGHT FUTURE BY SAM HOUPT There are a number of ways to enter the field of automotive trades. You could be born into it through a family business, maybe stumble into the industry by accident, or, in Sasha Schlatter’s case, you can reach out and grab […]

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’ROUND THE WORLD REFINISHERS

BASF’S PASSION FOR EDUCATION BRINGS OPPORTUNITY TO JAPANESE TECH STUDENTS This summer, young automotive refinishing students from Nagoya, Japan’s Toyota Technical College were given an opportunity to perfect their refinishing skills in a special immersion-style study program. Approximately 40 students from Toyota Technical College (TTCN) in Nagoya, Japan attended Okanagan College in Kelowna to work […]

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SUMMER SKILLS IN SASKATCHEWAN

SASKATCHEWAN POLYTECHNIC OFFERS CAMPERS A TASTE OF THE TRADES In general, camp-going teens have a deeply ingrained fear of mask-wearers holding sharp or heavy objects, but this is not true of the attendees of Saskatchewan Polytechnic’s summer program. Saskatchewan Polytechnic is Saskatchewan’s primary post-secondary tech and skills training institute. But when school’s out for the […]

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ULTRA VIOLET ADVANTAGE

ULTRA VIOLET TECH IN COLLISION REPAIR COMES OF AGE BY STEPHEN ARMSTRONG Ask an automotive collision repair shop owner about how to increase their productivity and chances are you will hear about the need to reduce pre-paint wait times. After using body filler on a repair, a technician might apply a glaze, followed by a […]

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