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Towing Town Hall: Conversation between CAA, OPP and PTAO on reforming the industry

Susan Rosenburg once said “it’s not enough just to punish and to hold people accountable for what’s done. It’s to set down procedures so it can’t happen again.” This quote really pertains to Ontario’s towing industry and this concept was discussed heavily in the Towing Town Hall webinar held on August 12. In the webinar, […]

October 6, 2020

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The Art of Delayed Gratification: Refinishing the automobile with pride

Way back, during a time where people paid with cheques and wrote letters of correspondence on birch bark, I used to go shopping for groceries with my mother. As a child, I hated this task, so my buy-in was the acquisition of a magazine at the checkout. A Hot Rod or Car Craft magazine—some of […]

October 6, 2020

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Being There: Communication is a multifaceted tool

By Jay Perry Every piece of research on what to do as a leader during tough times seems to contain this one common thread— communication. It cannot be overstated as to how the proper communication is critical to the wellbeing of your company—the challenge is the ‘proper’ part. Many think communications are restricted to sharing […]

October 6, 2020

The Silver Fox: The wit and wisdom of Tom Bissonnette

By Chelsea Stebner Much of my career has been spent working for the Silver Fox, who is currently leading the collision industry in Saskatchewan, Canada. However, our leading team wouldn’t be here without a strong, assertive, and engaged Executive Director for SAAR, the Saskatchewan Association of Automotive Repairers, Tom Bissonnette! Tom’s been in the industry […]

October 6, 2020

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Summer Spikes: Some companies thrived, despite the pandemic

By Maddy Kylie Most people can agree that the vast majority of businesses have without a doubt been disadvantaged by the pandemic. It has drastically diminished face-to-face interactions, snatched jobs, and completely altered day-to-day operations. Oddly enough, some businesses have thrived and have actually been more successful than ever amid the COVID-19 frenzy. Don’t worry, […]

October 6, 2020

At the Forefront: Pro Spot founder and president Ron Olsson

By Allison Rogers When it comes to collision industry innovations, Pro Spot International president Ron Olsson is at the forefront. Since 1986, Ron has been dedicated to providing solutions to all corners of the collision repair sector. A born Swede with dreams of making it in America, Olsson has certainly achieved enough success for a […]

October 6, 2020

The Dedicated Painter: 37 years and nearly 40,000 cars later

By Sophie Price Passion will get you far in this trade. If you’re skeptical, Vince Figliomeni can prove it. Vince has been a painter at Ken Shaw Lexus Toyota Collision for 37 years. In that time, the dedicated painter has returned approximately 38,480 vehicles to their pre-accident glory. Vince first joined the automotive industry in […]

October 6, 2020

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Meeting Your Match: The latest in colour-matching tools and techniques

By Sophie Price When it comes to colour matching, there are several methods you can employ to meet your perfect match. Colour matching tools can help technicians identify the best blendable colour match in minutes—and accuracy is important to the quality of the repair, as well as the productivity and profitability of the body shop. […]

October 6, 2020

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Dissecting Diagnostics: Mitchell says diagnostic scanning is becoming routine

By Max Reid Mitchell International’s Q3 Trends Report continues to point toward a complex electronic workspace for automotive repairers across the industry. In its latest trend report, Mitchell found that the increased prominence of electronic vehicle systems such as Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) scanning poses the potential to create additional challenges in the repair […]

October 6, 2020

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A Farewell and a New Hello: Changes to ARC’s board of directors

After a long and storied involvement with the national association Neil James is stepping down from the Automotive Recyclers of Canada (ARC) Board of Directors, the organization announced August 17. In 1993, Neil attended his first Ontario meeting of the Canadian Auto Recyclers. At that time, the group was made up of several like-minded recyclers, […]

October 6, 2020

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From Resin to Glory: Automotive coatings through the ages

By Sophie Price In the beginning, the only paint available for automobiles was based on natural linseed oil resin. Since then, we have come a long way from the oil resin—cured through oxidative crosslinking, which required large amounts of time for the paint to dry fully. We have found solutions to the production bottleneck, and […]

October 6, 2020

Fall Festivities: SAAR’s Fall Conference proves a smashing success

The Saskatchewan Association of Automotive Repairers (SAAR) held its annual Fall Conference on September 11 and 12, featuring a host of helpful sessions for the Prairie province’s collision repairers. This year’s Fall Conference was held both in-person and online as SAAR executive director Tom Bissonnette led the event. Sessions were broadcasted via Zoom for all […]

October 6, 2020

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