Collision Repair 21#5

Collision Repair Collision Repair 21#5

AT THE INTERCHANGE

Sometimes letting go is easier said than done Column by TOM BISSONNETTE It took 10 years of persistent consistent work to get the shop to an acceptable level of profitability. Having decent sales volume over the $3 million mark was probably the biggest reason for the increase. Our gross profit numbers were not in the […]

September 19, 2022

PROCEDURALLY SPEAKING

When all else fails, follow the instructions Column by STEFANO LIESSI As stated in many ways, the only constant in life is ‘change.’ With technological advancements, we see a monumental amount of change around us, and the collision industry no exception. So, what do we do to enable our day-to-day life to accommodate these changes? […]

September 19, 2022

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GETTING THE SHINE BACK

Part Three: A recipe for value Column by JAY PERRY In this issue we will round out our conversation on the third of the three fundamentals to ensure the customer transaction is going to end on a good note. This is price. Most people make the mistake of thinking this is the most important of […]

September 19, 2022

SLIM PICKINGS

Column by CHELSEA STEBNER I was chatting with a recruitment specialist friend, who explained to me the reasons behind the people shortage in our world. It’s not only COVID that has affected this crazy shortage that we’re all experiencing. It’s many things. Jobs requiring “in-person” help are the hardest to fill. I mean, after many […]

September 19, 2022

EYES ON THE ROADS

Crash trends in Canada’s Major cities Story by KATE NG Have you ever wondered where the jobs on your production floor met their fate? Well, according to publicly available crash data statistics, some of those cars could have come from the same place. Collision Repair mag collected data on the most common areas for intersections […]

September 19, 2022

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GUESSING GAMES

Today’s estimating processes—more streamlined or continuously cumbersome? No matter how long you’ve been in the industry, you’ve likely witnessed a bevy of different ways to process an estimate—whether it be via the pen-and-paper methods of yesteryear or finagling with the web- and cloud-based technology of today. We asked Collision Repair readers for their feedback on […]

September 19, 2022

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MAKING SENSE OF A WORLD OF ADAS INFORMATION

What’s the role of a collision shop? With ADAS such a constant topic, there’s plenty of information, good and bad, flying around—and all the more so when it comes to collision shops. Here are answers to a few common ADAS concerns to provide some helpful perspective. Is ADAS really a collision shop thing? Not only […]

September 19, 2022

MOTOR MOTIVATION

Car culture plays a real influence on the collision repair job market Story by TYLER MAJER It’s easy to see the magnetic draw of an automobile,” says Dimitry Anastakis, U of T professor and automotive historian. “We can’t imagine a world without motor vehicles.” But everyone has a different reason—a different magnetic force—that draws them […]

September 19, 2022

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TOP OF THEIR GAME

Meet your WorldSkills 2022 competitors for Collision Repair and Automotive Refinishing Story by MAX REID More than 500 of the nation’s most talented young tradespeople were in Vancouver or tuned in at home over several days in late May for the return of the Skills Canada National Competition. This year’s partial return to usual event […]

September 19, 2022

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LOOSE CHANGE

Net premiums earned by Canada’s top insurers, per year—at a glance Data compiled by TYLER MAJER Members of this industry are keenly aware of the many moving parts in the collision process. The move that often starts it all? A driver’s call to their insurance carrier. Collision Repair looked at earnings reports dating back to […]

September 19, 2022

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HONKY TONK HOLIDAY

CARSTAR gathers franchisees, partners in Nashville for National Conference Story and photos by ALLISON ROGERS CARSTAR rounded up its franchisees and industry partners in Nashville this summer, where the company’s more than 700 American and Canadian stores were represented. Held at the Gaylord Opryland Resort from July 13 through 15, attendees were treated to days […]

September 19, 2022

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TO SERVE AND BURN RUBBER

Ever seen a drag-racing police car? Story by KATE NG Toronto’s Paint Source Automotive celebrated the relaunch of the Police and Community Educating Racers (P. A.C.E.R.) Program in August, where companies and local organizations gathered for a barbeque and the unveiling of a police-themed drag racing Dodge Dart. The P. A.C.E.R. program is a not-for-profit […]

September 19, 2022

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