Collision Repair 23#4

Collision Repair Collision Repair 23#4

INTER-INDUSTRY INTERACTIONS

The value of face-to-face communication By ALLISON ROGERS I could start with a thousand analogies about the pace of change in the collision industry, but we all know how quickly things move around here. It’s no secret collision centres have faced unprecedented challenges in the last few years. Parts shortages, labour woes, increased operating costs […]

August 12, 2024

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RECYCLING NEWS

ATLANTIC ADVANCEMENT On June 7 and June 8, automotive recycling industry members gathered at the Rodd Hotels and Resort Charlottetown in Charlottetown, P.E.I. for the Automotive Recyclers Association of Atlantic Canada (ARAAC) annual meeting. During the two-day event—which saw 60 attendees—topics covered included green recycled parts, insurer-repairer-recycler relations, EVs and much more. Friday featured panel […]

August 12, 2024

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ATLANTIC | REGIONAL NEWS

FATAL FINDINGS A crash report using data from Transport Canada and released by Ontario-based Preszler Injury Lawyers has revealed that of all the provinces, Prince Edward Island is the most dangerous for fatal collisions. The data, which looked at census details concerning casualty rates in 2021 per 100,000 people, specifically showed that P.E.I. had an […]

August 12, 2024

REGIONAL NEWS | QUEBEC

DOORS OPEN IN DORVAL CARSTAR is proud to announce the opening of CARSTAR Dorval, located at 691 Av. Lépine, Dorval, QC, H9P 1G3 right off the A520 east highway near the airport. Gabriel Roubeiz, owner of CARSTAR Dorval, is a recognized and experienced manager who has been in the industry for over 40 years. CARSTAR […]

August 12, 2024

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REGIONAL NEWS | ONTARIO

A NEW LEVEL The Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development (MLITSD) has announced the locations of this year’s Skilled Trades Career Fairs. The 2024 Level Up! Skilled Trades Career Fairs marks the third year that the MLITSD has offered trades education and networking for youth in the province. In a recent press release, […]

August 12, 2024

MANITOBA | REGIONAL NEWS

INTRODUCING INCENTIVES The Manitoba government has followed through with its promise of electric vehicle (EV) financial support and has successfully introduced its $4,000 provincial rebate program for new EVs, with $2,500 going towards used EVs. With the adoption of this incentive program, Manitoba is now the seventh province in Canada to offer EV rebates, with […]

August 12, 2024

SASKATCHEWAN | REGIONAL NEWS

PROBLEM PARTS CTV News recently reported that a Saskatoon vehicle owner was shocked when he was told that a replacement part for his 2023 Toyota Corolla would not be delivered until 2050. Collision Repair further reached out to the industry to find out about the severity of parts delays in the province. After being involved […]

August 12, 2024

REGIONAL NEWS | ALBERTA

WATER, WATER EVERYWHERE In late June, Calgary, Alberta, attempted to make strides to rectify a catastrophic water main break, while collision centres in the area also tried to be mindful of water usage. Mike Nichol, general manager of Simplicity Car Care Airdrie, told Collision Repair on June 10, that they were doing their part to […]

August 12, 2024

REGIONAL NEWS | BRITISH COLUMBIA

OEMRepairInfo.ca it is a free service available to all Canadian automotive professionals, providing quick and easy access to the OEM technical information websites. OEM REPAIR INFORMATION DIRECT FROM THE SOURCE When it comes to automotive repair information, there are numerous sources, but only one can claim to be the original By RENE YOUNG Arguably, the […]

August 12, 2024

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TIME-TESTING TASKS

HOW TAKING THE TIME TO DEVELOP YOUR CRAFT WILL HELP YOU SPEED AHEAD OF THE GAME Column by STEFANO LIESSI Phrases like “The ten things you need to know,” “This is taking the internet by storm,” “The four top things that will change your life,” etcetera, are all too common. They reflect on our culture […]

August 12, 2024

TIME-TESTING TASKS

QUESTION EVERYTHING

WHEN IT COMES TO SUCCESSFUL COMMUNICATION, ASKING THE RIGHT QUESTIONS IS PARAMOUNT Column by JAY PERRY Inside our coaching practice, we have much to share with our clients about the art of questioning. First, questions have a tone. We need to have an awareness of how tone can create engagement or oppositely, defensiveness or other […]

August 12, 2024

QUESTION EVERYTHING

CAR CONNECTIONS

COLLISION REPAIR REACHED OUT TO STEFANO LIESSI, TRAINING AND CURRICULUM COORDINATOR COLOR COMPASS UNIVERSITY FOR INDUSTRY INSIGHT Collision Repair magazine: How have vehicle materials changed over the past ten years and how does this affect how they are repaired? Stefano Liessi: In the past ten years, we have seen a mix of materials and applications, […]

August 12, 2024

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