Collision Repair 20#6

Collision Repair Collision Repair 20#6

SEMA Show: Another SEMA spectacular for the scrapbooks

Story by ALLISON ROGERSPhotos by DARRYL SIMMONS Well, another SEMA Show has come and gone from the Las Vegas strip— but not without giving us plenty to think about as an industry. Marking the first time attendees gathered for the SEMA Show since 2019, this year’s event hosted more than 100,000 attendees, exhibitors and media, […]

December 6, 2021

PEOPLE ON THE MOVE

SCOTT TUCKER | UNI-SELECT Scott Tucker was named the new general manager of the paint, body and equipment (PBE) group for Uni-Select in mid-November. He will be responsible for managing the operations of Uni-Select’s PBE group, which includes FinishMaster stores, Plastique Royal and relationships with Uni-Select’s members. He will also work closely with the company’s […]

December 6, 2021

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THE WAITING GAME

Stephen Jainarine’s story is one of resilience—and plenty of red tape Story by ALLISON ROGERS When faced with conflict, we often have two choices: crumple like a bumper on concrete, or hold firm with integrity. For Stephen Jainarine, owner of Whitby, Ontario’s Lakeridge Collision, giving up was never an option. Hailing from the Caribbean, Stephen […]

December 2, 2021

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COLLISION CAMARADERIE

Story by ALLISON ROGERS If Canada’s collision repair community can be defined in a single trait, it’s surely the sector’s demonstrated ability to come together in times of need. A GoFundMe has been launched on behalf of Wayne James, former director of operations for Maaco Canada and current director of operations for AutoQuip Canada, who […]

December 2, 2021

NO PLACE LIKE HOME

Nursing the seeds of Indigenous industry Story by MAX REID The history of North American industry runs along a thin moral line. For many of the great works of industry and infrastructure we can point to across this land, we risk casting a shadow on those who toiled in service of that work and would […]

December 2, 2021

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Can You Believe This

CAN YOU BELIEVE THIS?!

DOUBLE PARKED Nothing gets commuters steamed faster than some joker holding things up in the left lane—but when that joker just up and parks their plane in the fast lane? Forget about it. A small propeller plane taking off from Buttonville Airport in Markham, Ontario in late October was forced to make an emergency landing […]

December 2, 2021

OEM NEWS

JOINING THE CAST Tesla is altering the body structure of its Model Y SUV, making it the first vehicle of its kind to feature two large single casting pieces at the front and rear of the vehicle. The automaker plans to make a partner for the single-piece rear casting, integrated in January, with a complementary […]

December 2, 2021

INSURANCE NEWS

FINDING THE SWEET SPOT Despite the uptick in virtual claims amid the COVID-19 pandemic, consumers still crave human interaction in their claims interactions, according to an April 2021 report from LexisNexis Risk Solutions. “No matter how great the technology is, consumers still want human touch when they need it,” reads the company’s whitepaper. “Consumers appreciate […]

December 2, 2021

TECHNOLOGY NEWS

DANG DOOHICKEYS We’ve all looked at a complex piece of technology and thought, “I’ll get around to setting that up one day,” but do we ever? According to a new study from J.D. Power, the answer, when it comes to new features in vehicles, is typically never. The influx of onboard features like more complex […]

December 2, 2021

Business News

BUILDING THE BOARD Simplicity Car Care has announced its newly appointed advisory board, along with its first two members: Bill Brower, who currently serves as vice president and head of auto claims strategy for a leading data and analytics provider, and Dan Cockerell, former vice president of Walt Disney Resort’s Magic Kingdom. According to Simplicity, […]

December 2, 2021

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INDUSTRY NEWS

IF IT AIN’T BROKE Recycled parts appear to be outperforming the aftermarket in revenue, according to LKQ’s Q3 earnings report. While the global supply chain struggles through a persistent microchip shortage, LKQ benefits from its ability to source its inventory locally, providing customers with a more direct link to sought-after auto parts. LKQ president and […]

December 2, 2021

ENDING ON A HIGH

The aftermarket industry braved many challenges this year, and Sylvain Seguin of Fix Network is optimistic that 2022 holds a great deal of promise. year 2021 (and the year preceding it) will never be forgotten. Not only did these two years bring the world to a standstill, but they will be permanently etched in the […]

December 2, 2021

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