Collision Repair 22#6

Collision Repair Collision Repair 22#6

Collision Repair

INTRODUCING THE LARGEST FIX AUTO COLLISION IN THE WORLD

Inside Fix Network’s rapid expansion in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Fix Network World has gotten even bigger. The company is celebrating the opening of 17 facilities in Saudi Arabia, in partnership with Gulf Motor Company (GMC), a part of United Motors Group (UMG). From planning through realization, Fix Network’s expansion to the Kingdom of […]

December 15, 2023

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YOU’VE GOT THIS

Support is the cure for imposter syndrome At the time of writing this, my last industry event was my annual trip to Las Vegas for industry week, where most of my time is spent on the SEMA Show floor. My feet are still numb. It’s been almost a month. This year marked my second in-person […]

December 15, 2023

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CCCR In-Person Meeting: January 13, 2024, Markham ON

Highlights of the tentative agenda: Following Procedures:The “cost” of not following established proper guidelines and processes. How education and documentation can help overcome objections. CCCR Collision Shop Wins!Members review the positive changes to their business in 2023. CCCR Administrative Time Study:Results of the in-house study and best practices from across the country.Open Mic:What keeps you awake at night? It’s time to tell your stories, voice your concerns and share your ideas to support positive change in our Industry.

December 15, 2023

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ATLANTIC | REGIONAL NEWS

INSPECTING INSPECTIONS The Prince Edward Island (P.E.I.) government has recently announced that it will be reviewing the required frequency of motor vehicle inspections. Currently, vehicles in P.E.I. need to be inspected every year. However, Ernie Hudson, the province’s minister of transportation, feels that there are many things to consider during the review of potential changes […]

December 15, 2023

REGIONAL NEWS | QUEBEC

VIOLATING VOLATILES A Quebec-based bodywork products distributor, Plastique Royal Inc., has been fined for selling automotive refinishing products with a volatile organic compound (VOC) concentration beyond the maximum, then violating the ensuing environmental protection compliance order. Plastique Royal Inc. was fined $600,000 on November 6 after the company officials pleaded guilty to one count of […]

December 15, 2023

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ONTARIO | REGIONAL NEWS

CONNECTING DOWNTOWN In a recent press release made by CSN Collision network, CSN announced that it was excited to welcome CSN RSK Downtown to its network—a Tesla-certified and CCC-certified auto body shop in Hamilton, Ontario. CSN RSK Downtown was originally founded by Sim Kalsi in 2010 while he was an undergraduate; “I grew up in […]

December 15, 2023

REGIONAL NEWS | MANITOBA

WINNING IN WINNIPEG The Automotive Trades Association (ATA) of Manitoba held its Trade Show and Collision Olympics at the Canadinns Polo Park in Winnipeg, where collision vendors, shops and students spent the day exploring the exhibition floor, interacting with industry-leading vendors and even going as spectators to the event’s collision repair competition. Both high school […]

December 15, 2023

SASKATCHEWAN | REGIONAL NEWS

BOOT CAMP IN SESSION The Saskatchewan Association of Automotive Repairers (SAAR) is at it again with their ever-continuing generosity. The organization recently donated $3,300 to Sask Polytechnic to support Auto Body Skills Boot Camps in Regina and Saskatoon. The initiative aims to provide aspiring students with hands-on experience and valuable skills in the field of […]

December 15, 2023

REGIONAL NEWS | ALBERTA

PROCOLOR PROGRESS On November 8, Fix Network Canada welcomed ProColor Collision Calgary 32nd Ave NE, a family owned and operated collision repair facility to its network of ProColor Collision facilities around the country. Beginning in a 3,600 square-foot shop eight years ago, the business has now expanded to a state-of-the-art facility spanning 15,000 square feet […]

December 15, 2023

BRITISH COLUMBIA | REGIONAL NEWS

GIVING THANKS On October 1, August Luxury Motorcars held an event to raise funds for the Okanagan Fire Relief Fund in response to the British Columbia wildfires. Owner of August Luxury Motorcars, Matt August said through the Dream Rally and other events, he’s gotten to know many local firefighters and RCMP officers, and this event […]

December 15, 2023

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LOOKS GOOD FROM AFAR—BUT IT’S FAR FROM GOOD

When it comes to collision centres, don’t let looks be deceiving Column by STEFANO LIESSI Looks aren’t everything, but appearances are a vital part of your statement as a business. When we enter a dining facility, we don’t want to see cluttered tables with evidence of the prior patrons. I’m not interested in seeing what […]

December 15, 2023

DEVELOPMENT = GROWTH

Jay’s tips and tricks for learning leadership Column by JAY PERRY In our work with developing great leaders, we find there are certain core competences that are required for leadership. The challenge to most of us is that we haven’t had any formal training or even exposure to how to build these things within ourselves. […]

December 15, 2023

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