Collision Repair 23#1

Collision Repair Collision Repair 23#1

BACKYARD BEGINNINGS

For Robbie Shreenan, the sky is the limit when it comes to collision repair Story by SARAH PERKINS When it comes to the collision repair industry, there has always existed a set of essential skills—a carefully curated toolkit—for those aiming to not just meet industry standards, but exceed and succeed at them. A well-structured collision […]

February 14, 2024

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Can You Believe This

CAN YOU BELIEVE THIS?!

BARKING BANDITS We’re issuing a BOLO for these two canine culprits. A used car dealership in Texas saw its stock of vehicles attacked by two dogs last November. The facility said repairs could cost between US$100,000 to US$350,000—and they’d hardly believe it were true, had it not been for the video surveillance footage. Initially, the […]

February 13, 2024

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EV NEWS

RELIABILITY RATINGS Electric vehicles have 79 percent more reliability problems, on average, compared to internal combustion cars—most of which occur in the high-voltage battery system, according to Consumer Reports (CR) latest Annual Auto Reliability Study. According to the survey, the biggest reliability problems for electric vehicles relate to issues with the charging experience for consumers […]

February 13, 2024

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INSURANCE NEWS

ALLSTATE ENTERS A STATE OF REDUCTION Allstate CEO Tom Wilson says the insurance provider is ready to move away from three major U.S. jurisdictions to preserve assets. The jurisdictions in question include California, New York and New Jersey. “If we don’t get price increases this year, or approved this year, in those states, we are […]

February 13, 2024

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TECHNOLOGY NEWS

I CAN’T SEE YOU, BUT INFRARED CAN Researchers from Tianjin University in China have developed a new type of detector to extend a vehicle’s range of sight and detect objects even if they are around an immediate corner or behind a wall. To do this, an advanced light-sensing component–known as a “superconducting nanowire single-photon detector”–is […]

February 13, 2024

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OEM NEWS

TOYOTA MAKES A ‘MANAGEABLE’ MATTE Toyota has announced a special edition run of the Crown Crossover with a “Matte Metal” finish that the automaker claims is easier to maintain than other matte paints. The vehicle model originally debuted in Japan featuring an extra layer of protective coating aimed at making the matte finish more durable. […]

February 13, 2024

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BUSINESS NEWS

COLOR COMPASS’ CONTRIBUTION ProSpot International has honoured Color Compass as its 2023 Canada Distributor of the Year. ProSpot noted Color Compass received this award as a result of aiding in refocused efforts in bringing equipment solutions to customers. A focus on mobile weld stations, rivet and bonding stations, along with an emphasis on service and […]

February 13, 2024

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INDUSTRY NEWS

CALGARY—CLASS IS IN SESSION Fix Network Canada has opened its third training centre in Calgary, Alberta. The Calgary facility includes industry-leading equipment like a Car-O-Liner frame machine, Hunter wheel alignment systems, GFS spray booths, ADAS equipment and more. With two classrooms, welding facilities, and a focus on maintaining a clean, high-tech environment, the training centre […]

February 13, 2024

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PEOPLE ON THE MOVE

REBECCA FYFE, CERTIFIED COLLISION GROUP Certified Collision Group (CCG) announced its foray into the Canadian market this past December, also revealing its Vice-President of Sales, Canada as Rebecca Fyfe, a 15-year veteran in the Canadian collision repair industry region. On Fyfe’s appointment, Chris Chase, COO of CCG said, “Our affiliates in Canada deserve only the […]

February 13, 2024

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IT STARTS WITH YOU

First-ever Canadian Council of Collision Repairers meeting sets the foundation for collaborative industry change By DARRYL SIMMONS In early January, I had the privilege of attending the historic first in-person meeting of the Canadian Council of Collision Repairers (CCCR) at Pfaff Autoworks in Markham, Ontario. If you’ve yet to hear about it, trust me when […]

February 12, 2024

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