Collision Repair 23#3

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EV NEWS

POLLUTION PATROL A new European study has found that plug-in electric hybrids (PHEVs) pollute more than acknowledged by policy, and the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is prepared to give them more lee-way. The European Commission study showed that new plug-in hybrids registered in 2021 averaged emissions of 139.5 grams of CO2 per kilometre, […]

June 18, 2024

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OEM NEWS

FORD-IFIED REPAIRS Ford recently released updated inspection and repair procedures for minor high-voltage battery damage on its Mustang Mach-E SUV. These repair procedures highlight the potential damage that may be found on the vehicle due to curb strikes or driving over road hazards. The section—titled Section 414-03A: High-Voltage Battery, Mounting Cables Diagnosis and Testing–High-Voltage Battery […]

June 18, 2024

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BUSINESS NEWS

PAINTING PATHWAYS Fix Network and its Calgary, Alta. Training Centre partnered with Alberta-based CAREERS to host a Young Women in Trades and Technologies Day, where seven high school students with no prior autobody experience learned about opportunities in the trade. Students learned about painting gear and suits; prepped panels, applied tack and spray sealer/base coat; […]

June 18, 2024

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INSURANCE NEWS

REGARDING RATES Tom Bissonnette, director of the Saskatchewan Association of Automotive Repairers (SAAR) and Terry Beattie, SAAR board member and owner of LB Beattie Autobody, recently met with Saskatchewan Government Insurance Management to discuss bodyshop material (BSM) rates, among other topics. “Bottom line,” wrote Bissonnette in his weekly newsletter to SAAR members, “SGI will leave […]

June 18, 2024

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TECHNOLOGY NEWS

SHINING BRIGHT Voltpost, an electric vehicle (EV) charger startup has designed lamppost charging technology to provide charging capabilities to neighbourhoods. The company announced its charging platform after a year of design and development. The technology specifically retrofits city lampposts into a modular electric vehicle charging platform. The device covers the base of the lamppost—like a […]

June 18, 2024

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INDUSTRY NEWS

CURBING ADAS By order of the Ministry of Transportation and the Attorney General, British Columbia has banned the use of vehicles equipped with Level 3 and higher advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS). Originally signed into law on March 18th, the updated Motor Vehicle Act came into effect on April 5 with the intention, according to […]

June 18, 2024

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TRANSFORMING ADVERSITY INTO OPPORTUNITY

A tale of resilience and growth with Fix Auto Cape Breton Ajhen Deschamps’ remarkable journey from a challenging upbringing to a promising future as an auto apprentice at Fix Auto Cape Breton is a testament to the transformative power of resilience, redemption, and personal growth. Growing up in Edmonton, Alberta, Ajhen’s early years were marked […]

June 18, 2024

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PEOPLE ON THE MOVE

BRIAN BANKS, SPECIALTY PRODUCT SALES Brian Banks has joined Specialty Product Sales (SPS) as the new Associate Agent for the Ontario territory region. According to a press release from SPS, with over three decades of experience in the automotive aftermarket industry, Banks brings a wealth of knowledge in sales, marketing and service to support the […]

June 18, 2024

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A SUMMER OF SYNERGY

The power of sharing ideas and finding common ground By DARRYL SIMMONS As we dive into the vibrant season of network conferences, golf events and training sessions, it’s a perfect moment to reflect on the importance of sharing ideas and finding common ground. In the collision repair industry, we all face unique challenges daily—but it’s […]

June 18, 2024

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3M™ PPS™ Series 2.0 Vented Spray Cup

April 15, 2024

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FROM NINE-TO-FIVE TO THE FOUR-DAY JIVE

The benefits of a four-day work week Story by MAX REID The last 20 years or so has seen significant transformations in the work lives of people all across the world. For many of us, when we think of these transformations our minds flash images of the offices of young tech startups, furnished with beanbag […]

June 3, 2023

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OneChoice UV-Cured Primer

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