Collision Repair 23#4

Collision Repair Collision Repair 23#4

KICK EMISSIONS TO THE CURB

SIMPLICITY CAR CARE AND SOLERA HOST FIRST-EVER AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY SUSTAINABILITY SUMMIT Story by ALLISON ROGERS Buckle up. That was one of the core sentiments at the recent, first-of-its-kind Automotive Industry Sustainability Summit: buckle up and embrace sustainability, before it’s too late for you and your business. Hosted by Solera | Audatex Canada and Simplicity Car […]

August 12, 2024

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CARBON IN CLAIMS?!

Climates are under extreme pressure. As a contributor of carbon emissions, the automotive aftermarket must take steps to curb its contributions and sow the seeds for a sustainable industry. Solera has stepped up to the challenge. As Bill Brower, Solera’s senior vice president of global industry relations and North American claims sales, points out, auto […]

August 12, 2024

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LOOKING FORWARD WHILE GIVING BACK

On Saturday, June 22, Dom’s Auto Parts hosted a barbecue with friends, family and industry members alike to celebrate its 60th year in business. The event had an impressive turnout of approximately 250 people, and saw customers, friends and family enjoying a variety of activities that offered a little something for everyone. From a diverse […]

August 12, 2024

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FORMULA FOR SUCCESS

FIX NETWORK CANADA HOSTS ANNUAL CONFERENCE WITH EMPHASIS ON NETWORK LEGACY, F1 PARTNERSHIP, NEW FUEL TYPES Fix Network’s franchisees and industry partners gathered in Gatineau, Quebec, this past June for the company’s annual conference. This year’s theme, Formula for Success, focused on Fix Network’s Formula 1 Kick Sauber Stake Team partnership; the future of fuel […]

August 12, 2024

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GATHERING ON THE GREEN

CHC PAINT AND BODY SHOP SUPPLIES HOSTED ITS FIFTH ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT IN SUPPORT OF THE MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION. On June 24, industry members and golf lovers alike hit the green for CHC Paint and Body Shop supplies’ fifth annual golf tournament at the Scarborough Golf Club in Toronto, Ontario. Hosting a record number of attendees […]

August 12, 2024

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VELOCITY IN VICTORIA

CARSTAR CANADA EMPHASIZES FRANCHISEE PROFITABILITY, GROWTH AT NATIONAL CONFERENCE Story by ALLISON ROGERS CARSTAR Canada’s franchisees are truly passionate about their network and the opportunities it offers to help them thrive. This was evident at this year’s national conference, held in early July with the stunning backdrop of Victoria, British Columbia. This year’s conference theme—VELOCITY—celebrated […]

August 9, 2024

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DOUGLAS ROBERTS

Douglas Roberts, founder and owner of Roberts Collision, which became Fix Auto Barrie more than 20 years ago, has died. COLLISION REPAIR REMEMBERS THE DEDICATED OWNER OF FIX AUTO BARRIE Douglas’s strong sense of business contributed to steady growth, and he was always proud to support his employees and their families. Douglas will be remembered […]

August 8, 2024

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A BIG WIN FOR CANADA

Italian welding manufacturer enters the Canadian market The future of welding in Canada is about to be rewritten, as Crescent Industries and Telwin embark on an extraordinary journey of innovation and excellence together. This groundbreaking collaboration combines Telwin’s exceptional expertise in welding machines, cutting systems, and battery chargers with Crescent Industries’ strong market presence and […]

August 8, 2024

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OVERSEEING OPPORTUNITY

FOR RYAN HURDMAN, COLLISION CENTRE MANAGER AT BRAMGATE COLLISION CENTRE AND BRAMGATE VOLKSWAGEN, COLLISION REPAIR OFFERS A CHANCE TO EMBRACE OPPORTUNITIES AND TO FACE CHALLENGES HEAD ON Story by SARAH PERKINS, Photos by SHLOMI AMIGA The automotive industry is a ever-evolving landscape—and collision repair prevails as a field rich with opportunities, and also rife with […]

August 8, 2024

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Can You Believe This

CAN YOU BELIEVE THIS?!

TRI-WHEEL TRIALS The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) recently pulled over a driver on Hwy. 417 for continuing to drive their vehicle with only three wheels after losing a tire. Police originally noticed the driver in question after they continued down the highway following one of their front wheels falling off their vehicle. “The driver of […]

August 8, 2024

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TECHNOLOGY NEWS

A FUTURE VISION Ford has filed a patent for a vehicle system that would use adaptively steered vehicle headlamps operated by driver gaze and head direction. The patent specifically describes a headlight system that “has a steerable headlamp configured to illuminate the roadway with a light beam along a selectable projection angle” using a controller […]

August 8, 2024

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EV NEWS

CHARGED REPAIRS J.D. Power data states battery-electric vehicles (EVs) and plug-in electric hybrid vehicles (PHEVs) require more repairs, on average, than gas-powered vehicles in all repair categories. In the 2024 U.S. Initial Quality Study (IQS), J.D. Power data indicates that gas and dieselpowered vehicles experience an average of 180 problems per 100 vehicles. EVs and […]

August 8, 2024

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