Collision Repair 23#1

Collision Repair Collision Repair 23#1

MODERN HEROES IN BUSINESS

Don’t let your values be compromised in trying times Column by JAY PERRY In society, we have daily examples of heroism in our first responders, police, armed forces, front-line health workers and individuals in these groups do fantastic things for us with their heroic attitude. I would also like to recognize some business leaders for […]

February 15, 2024

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EMBRACING THE FUTURE

Navigating the Exciting Realm of Electric Vehicle Repairs Column by SAIFULLAH SANAYE The automotive industry is undergoing a profound transformation. The shift towards electric vehicles (EVs), the automation of vehicle assistance systems, and the potential for interconnecting all vehicles on the roadway herald a new era in transportation. Yet, as we navigate this transition, there’s […]

February 15, 2024

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UPDATES FROM RUST VALLEY

Mike Hall is a former rock blaster; car collector and one of the stars of Discovery Channel’s Rust Valley Restorers. By ALLISON ROGERS If you look at Mike Hall, you’d think he was made for the silver screen. If you stick around and watch him work, you’d be certain of it. With a background in […]

February 15, 2024

POST-STRIKE REPORT

ATA of Manitoba surveys members on MPI strike impact From August 28 through November 1, 2023, approximately 1,500 Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI) employees were on strike. When Collision Repair magazine first spoke to Ferd Klassen, owner of Niverville Autobody and Vice President of the Automotive Trades Association (ATA) of Manitoba’s executive board, a week after […]

February 15, 2024

THE CURRENT SITUATION

How many EVs are really on Canadian roads? A regional breakdown When the alleged electric vehicle takeover is mentioned, many Canadian consumers, and collision industry members alike, are quick to point out the lack of infrastructure across the nation. In the inaugural edition of our EV Repair magazine, we delved into the data to understand […]

February 15, 2024

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DRIVING SUSTAINABILITY

Benefits of green recycled auto parts By SARAH PERKINS In the ever-shifting world of collision repair where precision meets expertise and every damaged vehicle presents an opportunity to drive the industry forward, an often-overlooked area is the use of green recycled parts in repairs. While the automotive industry continues to make the push toward a […]

February 14, 2024

WRECKONOMICS

Canadian repair organizations ranked by the Romans Group The 17th annual whitepaper, A 2022 Profile of the Evolving U.S. and Canadian Collision Repair Marketplace, by the Romans Group LLC, is now available. In this annual report, the Romans Group takes its yearly insights into the U.S. and Canada collision repair marketplaces to establish trend predictions, […]

February 14, 2024

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REVVING TOGETHER

There are four generations in the modern workforce—how do we please them all?! Story by SARAH PERKINS In the dynamic world of automotive repair, a unique blend of expertise, experience and energy converges as different generations come together under the same hood. With four generations—Baby Boomers, Gen X, Gen Y (Millennials) and Gen Z— working […]

February 14, 2024

PURIFYING PROGRESS

Mike Rushton wants to take on dust with his new air filtration prototype Story by SARAH PERKINS At the heart of any good automotive shop is an even better air filtration system. In between the hustle and bustle of automotive repair, the reality of dust and air contaminants can often go unchecked in the drive […]

February 14, 2024

PETS OF THE BODYSHOP

Introducing Bella—Chief morale officer, Parr Auto Body Meet Bella—this issue’s featured Pet of the Bodyshop. An 11-year-old black lab retriever, Bella is the chief morale officer at Parr Auto Body. Chelsea Stebner, CEO and managing partner of Parr Auto Body and Bella’s owner, says that Bella is always full of enthusiasm and is always ready […]

February 14, 2024

IN THIS TOGETHER

From left to right: Mark Millson, Excellence Collision; Jeff Pabst, Pfaff Autoworks; Chris Castanga, BMW; Scott Wideman, Volkswagen; John Evers, Porsche; and Paul Stella, Toyota. Attendees of CCCR’s first-ever in-person gathering agree that collaboration is the key to change Story by DARRYL SIMMONS Common challenges need common solutions—this was the key message at the first […]

February 14, 2024

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‘TIS THE SEASON

Budds’ annual Christmas event brings industry together Story, photos by ALLISON ROGERS For many in Ontario’s collision industry, the holidays just aren’t complete until the annual Budds’ Collision Pig Roast takes place. On December 22, 2023 hundreds of attendees visited the Oakville, Ontario, facility for an afternoon of festivities in support of the Sam Piercey […]

February 14, 2024

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