REINVENTING THE WHEEL
It may not be that drastic, but it’s time to talk By ALLISON ROGERS Anyone who has spent more than a day working in the collision repair industry knows how complex it can be. Heck, less than a day in a shop could have a newcomer’s head spinning. Some bystanders probably get stressed just hearing […]
SAFE PRACTICES ON RESPONSIBLE BATTERY HANDLING
Reducing the risks of used EV battery fires Column by JOSEPH CHUNG Achieving Canada’s greenhouse gas reduction targets relies heavily on the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs). In 2017, fewer than 17,000 EVs were sold in Canada. By the next year, that number had doubled and in 2022, more than 114,000 new EVs took to […]
IS IT TIME FOR A NATIONAL AUTOBODY ACCREDITATION PROGRAM?
Reflections and ponderings on industry enhancement Column by TOM BISSONNETTE More than a dozen years ago, there was a committee at the Canadian Collision Industry Forum (CCIF) headed up by Jay Perry of Ally Business Coaching and Mike Mario of Regina Auto Body. The committee produced a fantastic concept for a National Autobody Accreditation program. […]
BACK TO THE FUTURE
Two steps forward and one step back Column by STEFANO LIESSI In 1899 there were three types of vehicles available to the public: steam, petrol and electric. Yes, you read that correctly; electric, back in 1899. Given the challenges with carrying water for steam and the wait time for the system to heat up—not to […]
MODERN HEROES IN BUSINESS
Don’t let your values be compromised in trying times Column by JAY PERRY In society, we have daily examples of heroism in our first responders, police, armed forces, front-line health workers and individuals in these groups do fantastic things for us with their heroic attitude. I would also like to recognize some business leaders for […]
EMBRACING THE FUTURE
Navigating the Exciting Realm of Electric Vehicle Repairs Column by SAIFULLAH SANAYE The automotive industry is undergoing a profound transformation. The shift towards electric vehicles (EVs), the automation of vehicle assistance systems, and the potential for interconnecting all vehicles on the roadway herald a new era in transportation. Yet, as we navigate this transition, there’s […]
IT STARTS WITH YOU
First-ever Canadian Council of Collision Repairers meeting sets the foundation for collaborative industry change By DARRYL SIMMONS In early January, I had the privilege of attending the historic first in-person meeting of the Canadian Council of Collision Repairers (CCCR) at Pfaff Autoworks in Markham, Ontario. If you’ve yet to hear about it, trust me when […]
