Plastic Perfection: Polyvance reminds users of proper temp. control for plastic welding
Toronto, Ontario — Polyvance is reminding the repairers out there that “hotter is not always better” when it comes to plastic welding, as shown in a recent demonstration video from the company. The video explains that even with the proper nitrogen welder and the right plastic weld rods, too high of a temperature could weaken […]
EV/AV Report: VinFast’s first North American shipment recalled; Ford to use Supercharger-compatible ports in future models
Toronto, Ontario — VinFast’s entry into the U.S. market meets some bumps on the road, while Ford EV drivers gain access to Tesla’s Supercharger network. This is the latest in electric and autonomous vehicles. Slow start for VinFast Bad news for early adopters of breakout EV automaker VinFast, as the company’s very first shipment of […]
Say Hello to Smith: Simplicity Car Care welcomes Greg Smith as new owner of Spruce Grove location
Spruce Grove, Alberta — Simplicity Car Care announced Friday that Greg Smith will be the new owner of the Simplicity Car Care Spruce Grove location. With over 30 years of experience in the autobody and car repair industry, Greg brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the Simplicity family and is committed to providing […]
Tightening the Screws: Vancouver auto show to return in 2024 as a ‘fresh and re-imagined experience’
Vancouver, British Columbia — At long last, the organizers of the Vancouver International Auto Show have announced that the west coast’s biggest auto expo is officially back on for 2024. The show will be making its long-awaited return following four straight years of cancellation, promising to offer what organizers are calling a “fresh and re-imagined […]
Showing and Shining: Centennial College School of Transportation hosts annual Show and Shine
Toronto, Ontario — Collision Repair was at the Centennial College Show and Shine car show yesterday, where more than 1,500 classics, hot rods, tuners, trucks and motorcycles were on display. Held on Sunday at Centennial’s Ashtonbee campus, the Show and Shine event was hosted by the college’s School of Transportation and featured hundreds of cars […]
Lightening the Load: Concord, Ont. parts plant to transition to EV components thanks to FedDev investment
Concord, Ontario — As huge sums of money are currently being floated above Ontario’s burgeoning EV industry, the federal government announced Thursday that it will be investing $5 million into a Concord auto parts plant specializing in lightweight EV parts. With this boost in funding from the Federal Economic Development Agency of Southern Ontario (FedDev […]
All the Marbles: Skills Canada National Competition ongoing in Winnipeg
Winnipeg, Manitoba — The Skills Canada National Competition is officially underway in Winnipeg this week, gathering together the top performers from the Spring’s run of provincial competitions. This year’s event will pit more than 550 secondary and post-secondary trade students against each other in a series of competitions simulating real workplace challenges. Autobody repair students […]
Can You Believe This?! Sporty suspensions, crab-walking cars and much more
Toronto, Ontario — Welcome to another Can You Believe This?! clip—we’re bringing you a dose of Friday laughs with this week’s video, featuring rat-ical ways to rustproof your ride, sports-inspired suspension hacks and much, much more!
Making Space: Ontario gov. invests $4.7 million into free training for techs transitioning to EV sector
Toronto, Ontario — With all Ontarian eyes fixated on huge investments into the province’s auto sector as of late, the Ford government announced Wednesday that a round of funding totalling more than $4.7 million is on the way to create the jobs to match industry growth. The announcement was made in London, Ont. alongside representatives […]
Conference Convenience: SAAR Fall Conference cut by one day to account for travel
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan — They asked, you answered, and now it is official—this year’s SAAR will be packed into two days, with the originally scheduled third day left open to allow attendees to travel home. The always accommodating Saskatchewan Association of Automotive Repairers (SAAR) will now be meeting from Sept. 8 to Sept. 9, with the […]
