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COLLISION REPAIR 21#5

The latest issue of Collision Repair mag is available now–what are you waiting for?!
 
This issue features the tale of Leon’s Auto Body, helmed by father-son duo Al and Daniel Guarino. They’ve spread their business acumen to plenty of sectors, but collision repair is where they truly feel at home. 
 
Plus, see how the pros of the industry really feel about the estimating processes of today, straight from the source; see how insurer premium earnings add up over the years; meet Canada’s World Skills reps for collision repair and auto refinishing and much, much more! 
 
And see where all your favourite brands will be stationed at SEMA 2022–it’s less than two months away! 

PUBLISHER'S PAGE

By Darryl Simmons
Publisher, Collision Repair Magazine

IT ALL STARTS
WITH YOU

It’s Time for a national association;
the Collision Repair Bureau might be the answer

“It’s time for every one of you to decide if you’re happy with
the way things are or if you want to see some change.”

NEWS

EYES ON THE ROADS

Crash trends in Canada’s Major cities Story by KATE NG Have you ever wondered where

GUESSING GAMES

Today’s estimating processes—more streamlined or continuously cumbersome? No matter how long you’ve been in the

MOTOR MOTIVATION

Car culture plays a real influence on the collision repair job market Story by TYLER

LOOSE CHANGE

Net premiums earned by Canada’s top insurers, per year—at a glance Data compiled by TYLER

JACK OF ALL TRADES

AL GUARINO BREATHES BUSINESS, BUT THE REPAIR SHOP IS WHERE HIS HEART LIVES Story and

PEOPLE ON THE MOVE

ERIC MARSHALL | GENESIS MOTORS CANADA Eric Marshall took over as director of Genesis Motors

REGIONAL NEWS

REGIONAL NEWS | QUEBEC

GRAND FORUM FESTIVITIES The Automotive Industries Association of Canada (AIA Canada) has announced the date

regional news

ONTARIO | REGIONAL NEWS

FINANCIAL FACT-CHECK New information suggests that rumours of a new Gigafactory in Ontario are increasingly

regional

MANITOBA | REGIONAL NEWS

GIVE ’EM HAIL A hail-producing thunderstorm in Thompson, Manitoba earlier this month has created over

NEWS IN BRIEF

TOWING NEWS

WITHOUT A HITCH The autonomous vehicle market has found its newest technological advancement in the

RECYCLING NEWS

A SMASHING SUCCESS Dom’s Auto Parts was at the Autofest Nationals in Oshawa, Ontario, in

CAN YOU BELIEVE THIS?!

FAMILY PLANNING WITH RIVIAN For those critics who believe that driving an electric vehicle effectively

TECHNOLOGY NEWS

MORE TECH, MORE TROUBLES New vehicle technology comes with an understandable learning curve for drivers,

OEM NEWS

DOUBLE DEALS The Canadian government has inked deals that will see Mercedes- Benz and Volkswagen

INSURANCE NEWS

INTACT IMPACT Intact Insurance’s personal auto insurance claims grew by 28 percent in Q2 2022,

BUSINESS NEWS

HEAD ABOVE WATER One in six small business owners are considering going out of business,

INDUSTRY NEWS

TO EACH THEIR OWN A deep dive into the consolidation trends of the collision repair

EVENTS

TOP OF THEIR GAME

Meet your WorldSkills 2022 competitors for Collision Repair and Automotive Refinishing Story by MAX REID

HONKY TONK HOLIDAY

CARSTAR gathers franchisees, partners in Nashville for National Conference Story and photos by ALLISON ROGERS

GLASURIT ON THE GREEN

Jeff Pabst, Pfaff Autoworks; Gloria Mann, Media Matters; Mark Huisman, BASF Canada. Story and photos

COLUMNS

AT THE INTERCHANGE

Sometimes letting go is easier said than done Column by TOM BISSONNETTE It took 10

SLIM PICKINGS

Column by CHELSEA STEBNER I was chatting with a recruitment specialist friend, who explained to

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FINDING A NEW CAREER HAS NEVER BEEN EASIER

ELIMINATE THE NEED FOR MANUAL PUMPING

The Equalizer PowerPump eliminates the need for manual pumping of your Visual Vacuum Cups or Wood’s Powr-Grip Vacuum Cups. Simply replace the original plunger in your existing cup with the PowerPump, press the button and let your cup automatically draw down. The PowerPump is designed for a minimum 5 hours of constant run time and can be used as a manual pump if your battery needs to be recharged. Includes 1 USB-C charging cord.

LKQ FIXED PRICE PROGRAM

Simply add these parts to your repair estimate at the fixed price and identify LKQ Corporation as your supplier. They will use their due diligence to locate and supply all parts. In the event that a part cannot be sourced the responsibility to locate suitable replacement part resides with the estimator. Some of the qualifying parts are: Air Cleaner Resonator, Air Flow Meter, Air Intake Tube, Cowl Vent Panel, Engine Cover, Fuel Filler Neck, Canister, Fan Shroud, Hood Hinge, Hood Latch, Horn, Power Steering Reservoir, Radiator Overflow Bottle and Trunk Lid Hinge.

SPANESI ADDS THE FLASH TO THEIR LIGHT PULLING TOOL LINE

Spanesi announces the addition of the Flash pulling system to their line-up of innovative repair solutions. The Flash utilizes a vacuum seal to the flooring surface to deliver 550 pounds of pulling force using a heavy-duty ratcheting system and featuring an adjustable pulling height setup providing precise pulling directions. Compatible with the complete PULL UP! repair system line, the Flash delivers exact pulling tension with direct-pull and down-pull angles.

CROMAX® EZ

Easy to mix. Easy to match. Easy to apply. Cromax® EZ is a waterborne basecoat system that makes life simpler-without compromising the integrity of your craft. It’s easy to mix. Easy to match. Easy to apply. With less material consumption and essentially no flash time between basecoat and clearcoat, Cromax® EZ is designed to deliver better coverage and speed than competitive waterborne systems. It’s not just better for your customers, it’s better for your bottom line.

GREEN IS MORE THAN JUST
A COLOUR TO US

The green SATAjet X 5500 FUTURE is not only a reference to nature, it is also a symbol for harmony and hope and especially for the future! We are striving for a sustainable and connected future that makes the most out of the potentials of the digital transformation. The globe-shaped circuits on the spray gun represent the technology which is connecting people and thus enables the globalized world of the future. The radiant green colour with the black components not only looks harmonious, it stands for aligning our actions with sustainability and the preservation of nature.
The SATAjet X 5500 FUTURE is unique and limited. Available from your participating SATA dealer from September 13, 2022, while stocks last.

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