SEALS OF APPROVAL
INDUSTRY SPEAKS ON OEM CERTIFICATIONS Story by ALLISON ROGERS Original equipment manufacturer (OEM) certifications have been a widely discussed topic in recent years. With vehicle complexity consistently on the rise, many argue that automakers are simply doing their due diligence to ensure these high-tech systems are repaired to proper functionality, by a technician that has […]
MENTORSHIP MOLDS MASTERY
Jean-Marc Julien is the collision instructor at the Canadian Collision Repair Academy (CCRA) in Milton, Ontario. THE IMPORTANCE OF MENTORSHIP IN THE COLLISION REPAIR INDUSTRY Story by MICHAEL VAVAROUTSOS Leadership is critical in our industry. Being properly trained and prepared for a role is one of the biggest contributing factors to ensure a shop’s success. […]
COST CONSIDERATIONS
HOW THE RISING COST OF REPAIRS EFFECT COLLISION REPAIRERS Story by SARAH PERKINS Vehicles are packed with advanced technology—and as such, repair expenses climb higher and higher. These expenses apply pressure to various verticals of the industry. From the intricacies of new electronics to the rising price of specialized parts, collision repairers are facing an […]
TIME TRIALS
EVEN AFTER 41 YEARS IN THE INDUSTRY, MARK SILVERMAN, FIXED OPERATIONS MANAGER AT YONGE STEELES FORD LINCOLN IN THORNHILL, ONTARIO HAS NO INTENTION OF SLOWING DOWN. Story by SARAH PERKINS There isn’t much that Mark Silverman, fixed operations manager at Yonge Steeles Ford Lincoln in Thornhill, Ontario hasn’t seen in the past 41 years in […]
PEOPLE ON THE MOVE
SHAWN WILSON | SIMPLICITY CAR CARE Simplicity Car Care has appointed Shawn Wilson as the company’s new Chief Financial Officer. Wilson touts a career spanning more than two decades, and brings a wealth of experience and expertise in financial strategy, corporate governance and performance optimization across diverse industries. In his new role, Wilson will oversee […]
