LET’S CHUGGA-CHUGGA CHANGE THINGS UP
It’s time to get the transformation train moving By ALLISON ROGERS We are part of an industry with many moving parts, several connecting checkpoints and numerous verticals, in which effective conversations are required for the deal, job—the entire relationship—to go smoothly. It’s integral, as the industry nears an unavoidable intersection, that we work together with […]
A WIN FOR CANADA’S COLLISION COMMUNITY
Women’s Industry Network to open Canadian chapter For those unfamiliar with the not-for-profit, WIN works with many women— and men—in management roles; individuals seeking strategies on how to improve retention for female employees and attract more women to the sector. Through the organization’s focus, WIN aims to sustain a healthy dialogue that continues to advance […]
INSURER INSPECTION
Autobody’s 2022 appraisal on insurer practices Story by ALLISON ROGERS It takes two to make a thing go right. It also takes two to make it outta sight. And, in our case, it takes two parties to ensure a customer leaves the repair centre with a safe, reliable, pre-accident condition vehicle. Collision Repair magazine has […]
GLASS ON THE GO
The considerations of mobile repair work Story by MAX REID As a host of economic hurdles continue to put pressure on Canada’s repair shops, what other revenue streams could you explore? For most of the body shop industry’s recent history, the struggle has been how to bring more and more services in-house—first paint, when it […]
RISEN FROM THE SHOP FLOOR
Sam Mercanti’s Lessons from an Entrepreneur Many in the global collision industry recognize the name Sam Mercanti.The Italian-born businessman came to Canada with his family as a child.. He was raised in a bodyshop setting and, in adulthood, went on to helm one of Canada’s most successful collision repair franchises. But there’s far more to […]
RIGHT TO REPAIR AND YOUR BUSINESS
Corporations are using digital locks to create their own networks—and consumers are fighting back Story by KATE NG While repairability in the past was dictated by the tooling at your disposal and your knowledge, digital locks have quickly created an impassible barrier for the average person. A security expert might find workarounds, given enough time […]
JUMPING IN FLEET FIRST
Frank Dias and Maria Rossetti take the randomness out of repair Story by MAX REID Many people enter the collision repair industry for some sense of excitement; a career where they know that no day will be exactly like the one that came before. As a daily news outlet, we here at Collision Repair […]
THE SASKATOON CIRCLE
The current and former Parr partners along with their PPG Team. From left to right, Brayden Neufeld, Chelsea Stebner, Shane Desrosiers, Don Pogoda (former employee and Partner), Tom Bissonnette, Paul Carroburg (former employee; now PPG territory manager for British Columbia) Front Row: Don Swick (former employee, now PPG’s National Account Manager—also known as “The Don […]
Introducing the Canadian Council of Collision Repairers
A PLATFORM FOR POSITIVE SOLUTIONS. Plenty has happened since we announced the Canadian Council of Collision Repairers (CCCR). To provide initial direction and guidance, an Advisory Board was created. It includes 20 Canadian collision centres; independents, network affiliates and MSOs. The group will be dedicated to representing repairers by identifying and prioritizing business concerns and issues, education and information […]
MIND OF AN OWNER, HANDS OF A TECH
To run Town Autobody, it takes a village Story by MAX REID It can be easy to get a big head in an industry like collision repair. When nearly every conversation covers what credentials you do and don’t have, which OEMs you are and aren’t certified for, a simple chat between fellow business owners can […]
