Collision Repair 22#3

Collision Repair Collision Repair 22#3

A CYCLE OF SUCCESS

Putting your best foot forward at the bargaining table Story by MAX REID If there is one thing that bodyshop managers and the parents of young children have in common, it is the knowledge that every conversation is actually a negotiation. Parents know all too well that building consistency in these negotiations is an uphill […]

June 3, 2023

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YOUR PRAIRIE PARADISE

Saskatchewan offers abundant opportunities When you think of Saskatchewan, you probably think of vast grasslands, agriculture and friendly people; but did you know the province is home to some of the most progressive collision repair centres in Canada? Saskatchewan has its own association of automotive repairers, dubbed SAAR, which goes to great lengths to advocate […]

June 3, 2023

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POCKET-SIZED PERSONAL ASSISTANT

Nine ways use to AI language models in your shop Story by ALLISON ROGERS If you didn’t understand artificial intelligence (AI) two months ago, you surely have a better grip on it now. ChatGPT has made sure of that. AI has advanced rapidly in the last two years—so fast, in fact, that even the experts […]

June 3, 2023

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STACKED TEAM

Organization on a whole new level with 3M’s latest innovation Story by ALLISON ROGERS When you look at your ducks, would you consider them to be in a row? Anyone in this industry is more than aware of the many moving parts that come with running a collision centre; a bodyshop’s gears run consistently, and […]

June 3, 2023

COUNTING CALIBRATIONS

ADAS calibrations are a billion-dollar business, says AutoBolt report Story by ALLISON ROGERS It’s time the industry gets a clear look at the sheer size of the ADAS calibration for auto glass market—and AutoBolt’s done the math for you. According to the company’s calculations in a recent report, there should have been 3.8 million ADAS […]

June 3, 2023

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AN ODE TO OARA

Ontario Automotive Recyclers Association hosts annual convention Story by ALLISON ROGERS On March 31 and April 1, the Ontario Automotive Recyclers Association (OARA) hosted its annual Convention and Trade Show, where representatives from across the aftermarket gathered for two days of learning, networking and good times. While the previous day’s discussion centred around electric vehicles […]

June 3, 2023

FROM PROCESS TO PROFIT

Regina’s Bryan Leier on the systems of success Story by MAX REID Sometimes it takes a leap of faith to find out where your true passions lay. Here at Collision Repair, we have heard stories from numerous industry professionals who found themselves swinging a hammer or spraying a panel through some combination of good luck […]

June 2, 2023

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UNCOVERING HIDDEN DAMAGE

The time to look for issues is before alignment, not during If you’re not looking for something, will you find it anyway? Sometimes. Maybe. More likely, maybe not. When it comes to collision repair, that’s a problem. For the customer, and for the repair shop. Missing things that could or should have been caught results […]

June 2, 2023

Can You Believe This

CAN YOU BELIEVE THIS?!

CAN IT STEER? Ever wondered if a roll of toilet paper could steer a car? What about a Panasonic flat-screen? Or a bottle of water? Instagram user @dejonsvids has made it his mission to answer those oftenasked questions, with a whole portfolio of videos where the steering wheel is replaced by, well, anything but. He’s […]

June 2, 2023

INSURANCE NEWS

MISPLACED PRIORITIES A PC Insurance commissioned survey found that safe driving discounts are the prime factor for most Canadians, with collision and liability coverage ironically considered the second and third most important factors in an auto insurance policy. The survey polled 1,500 Canadians, asking which factors they considered important, along with the most common misconceptions […]

June 2, 2023

OEM NEWS

MIX ‘N’ MATCH Ford’s engineering department is working towards what could be a significant cost-cutting measure for the automaker, as a recent patent filing dug up by Ford Authority shows a design for a one-size-fits-all configurable frame for use on future vehicles. The patent design, which was filed in November 2022 and published in March, […]

June 2, 2023

BUSINESS NEWS

GOING GLOBAL Collision Builders is expanding and is currently in discussion with multiple franchised collision repair businesses across the United States. According to a press release on the company’s LinkedIn profile, the team currently advises a twostore franchised collision repair business in California and is looking to provide collision repair business advice to more shops. […]

June 2, 2023

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