Collision Repair 20#2

Collision Repair Collision Repair 20#2

Q&A – LIFTING THE STANDARD

The endless work ethic of Koos Reineking When a young Koos Reineking entered his first bodyshop in Delfzijl, Holland, he certainly never anticipated he’d one day be an integral figure to the trade—let alone across the ocean in Canada. Koos has held a bevy of roles in the industry, starting as a technician and transitioning […]

April 9, 2021

LIFTING STANDARD

SHIFTING GEARS

A year into the pandemic, shopowners get creative in boosting bottom lines BY DIANNE PARK THACH It has been a challenging year for many small businesses due to the COVID-19 pandemic. But some collision repair centres are taking on the challenge by making adjustments, as well as finding new ways to draw business amid slowdowns. […]

April 9, 2021

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THE OEM AND ADAS: Are you ready to offer proper, compliant calibrations?

To adhere to OE Certification requirements, you have to tackle the topic of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems in repairs. Each OEM presents a different set of requirements—from software, to test drives and beyond. Automaker guidelines cover all elements of the repair process, from detailed diagnosing methods to the amount of empty floor space surrounding the […]

April 8, 2021

SETTING PACE

What is top production—and how do you achieve it? BY DAVID DICENZO Numbers are important to Mark DeLorenzo. The second-generation owner of Toronto-based Ryding Auto estimates that his collision shop would ideally service between five and 12 cars a day, depending on the size and complexity of the job. Those were pre-pandemic figures, of course. […]

April 8, 2021

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Can You Believe This

CAN YOU BELIEVE THIS?! – CRM 20#2

AND THE KITCHEN SINK A Nanaimo man may have better luck with Judy after his demand to the British Columbia Supreme Court for $32 trillion and an audience with Queen Elizabeth fell on deaf ears, following his harrowing bike accident. Tyler Adam Chamberlin filed a civil suit against the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (ICBC) […]

April 8, 2021

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TECHNOLOGY NEWS – CRM 20#2

LIGHT WORK A partnership between Canadian auto parts manufacturer Magna International and material and chemical giant DuPont is looking to elaborate on the concept of using adhesives rather than welding to bond vehicle liftgates. Spurred by increasing demand for lighterweight vehicle solutions as electrification spreads, the two companies are currently attempting to simplify the manufacturing […]

April 8, 2021

AUTEL’S IA800: INTELLIGENT ADAS OPTICAL POSITIONING SYSTEM

When technicians speak about the calibration of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems words like accuracy and precision are always used. Because they know just how sensitive the cameras, sensors and components of these systems are and that an improperly aligned component and/or one incorrectly calibrated can have dangerous consequences. True ADAS calibration professionals realize that every […]

April 8, 2021

INSURANCE NEWS – CRM 20#2

SETTING THE SCORE Nova Scotians with good credit are in for a treat if they drive under Co-operators General Insurance, now that the company has announced that credit scores can now be used as a rating factor for auto insurance, following the regulator’s approval. According to the regulators, this move from Co-operators is likely a […]

April 8, 2021

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OEM NEWS – CRM 20#2

A MANDATORY MOVE BMW Collision Program Manager Jonathan Inzano is reminding collision repairers that pre- and post-scans are no longer an option with today’s modern vehicles. “Before and after any collision repair there must be a pre- and post-scan,” he told a March Guild 21 call.” Inzano noted that pre- and post-scans also bring the […]

April 8, 2021

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3M Awards 2020 Rick Berg Award

3M recently awarded Brett MacNeil with the 2020 3M Rick Berg Award. Brett is a senior sales account representative in 3M Canada’s Automotive Aftermarket Division dedicated to the Western region. Brett has demonstrated exceptional service and commitment within his territory to the automotive aftermarket industry, building strong relationships with jobbers and going above and beyond […]

April 8, 2021

3M Awards 2020 Rick Berg Award

Business News – CRM 20#2

LI-CYCLE LISTED Li-Cycle is raising funds for global expansion by going public on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in a deal that values the battery recycler at US$1.7 billion. The five-year-old private company has unveiled plans to merge with Peridot Acquisition Corp., an NYSE-listed special acquisition corporation (SPAC). If approved by shareholders in both […]

April 8, 2021

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Industry News – CRM 20#2

FIGHT FOR YOUR RIGHTS An active voice in the debate surrounding vehicle data rights, the CAR Coalition, a U.S.-based lobbying group advocating for “Right to Repair” legislation for collision repairers, has released their organization’s Call-to-Action. The CAR Coalition released a video where they outlined their call on government to draft consumer-minded legislation that aligns with […]

April 8, 2021

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