Charged Conversations: Tune in to watch Collision Repair’s EV Tour Stop in Vancouver, B.C.
Vancouver, British Columbia — Attention, Canadian collision repairers! We are thrilled to announce that the highly anticipated EV Repair Tour, supported by Fix Network, is rolling into Vancouver today, October 18, and you won’t want to miss a minute of the electrifying action. We are delighted to inform you that the EV Repair Tour will […]
Vroomin’ into Vancity: EV Repair Tour to stop in Metro Vancouver, B.C. tomorrow—last chance to register
Vancouver, British Columbia — Tomorrow is the day–Collision Repair magazine’s EV Repair Tour, supported by Fix Network, is making its final stop of the year at the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) Burnaby, B.C., campus. The event is set to be an educational showcase for all collision repair industry members. Topics will range from […]
Meet the Panel: Wade Bartok, CSN Elite Express; Scott Waddle, Precision Auto Service; Don Charlton, Pro Auto Recyclers
Vancouver, British Columbia — Join us next Wednesday, October 18, for an exclusive panel at the EV Repair Tour Vancouver, supported by Fix Network. Comprised of collision repair reps Wade Bartok of the Tesla-certified CSN Elite Express and Scott Waddle of Precision Auto Service, plus auto recycler Don Charlton of Pro Auto Recyclers, this exciting […]
Meet the Speakers: Steve Elder and Jim Berladyn of BCIT to present at EV Repair Tour Vancouver
Vancouver, British Columbia — We are thrilled to announce two esteemed speakers joining us at the upcoming EV Repair Tour stop in Vancouver, hosted by Collision Repair magazine’s EV Repair tour, supported by Fix Network. Attendees will witness a safety and deep-dive into EV technology with expert speakers and longtime educators with the British Columbia […]
EV/AV Report: Electric vehicles take off on a tearaway; self-driving cars taken to trial
Toronto, Ontario – In this weekly electric and autonomous vehicle report, a Glasgow man reports being ‘kidnapped’ by his electric vehicle; and a Tesla engineer defends ‘Full Self-Driving’ name at crash trial. An unexpected chase Recently, a Glasgow man reported being ‘kidnapped’ by his newly purchased electric vehicle. Brian Morrison, of Scotland, says his MG […]
Expert Findings: EV tech is not new—it’s up to 100 years old, EV consultant David Giles tells EV Repair Tour Calgary
Calgary, Alberta — Electric vehicles do not present a threat to the collision repair industry–they present a massive opportunity. That’s what EV expert David Giles–EV education product specialist and curriculum developer for Consulab and the president of Powered EV training and consulting–told audiences at the Calgary, Alta., stop on Collision Repair magazine’s EV Repair Tour, supported […]
Tuesday Ticker: Tesla misses targets, Rivian marks delivery records
Toronto, Ontario — Analysts were off in their estimates in predictions for both Tesla and Rivian’s delivery numbers–but for different reasons. See the ups and downs in this weekly Tuesday Ticker. Tesla misses targets–but still delivers Tesla missed market estimates for its Q3 2023 deliveries, which analysts believe is due to mass production halts and shutdowns […]
Safety First: Don’t sweat battery repair; focus on high voltage safety, says EV expert David Giles
Toronto, Ontario — The chances of an automotive technician servicing or repairing a high-voltage battery in a modern vehicle today are very, very low, electric vehicle expert David Giles told crowds at Collision Repair‘s EV Repair Tour on Aug. 23. “The elephant in the room with electric vehicles is the high-voltage systems. “Everybody is fearful […]
Now or Never: The aftermarket can change overnight; prepare for electric vehicles now, says NAPA/UAP’s Martyn Johns
Toronto, Ontario — Policy can change everything—just look to New Zealand’s aftermarket for proof of how electric vehicles can completely alter the aftermarket. A featured speaker at Collision Repair magazine’s EV Repair Tour, supported by Fix Network, Martyn Johns, NAPA/UAP’s national director of emerging technologies, delivered a wake-up call presentation, where he called on collision […]
The Great Guarinos: Tesla recognizes Toronto’s Leon’s Auto Body as top Canadian CSR performer
Toronto, Ontario — Daniel Guarino, owner of Leon’s Auto Body, recently announced that his team was recognized by Tesla as a top customer service performer for Q2 2023. The collision repair facility, which is part of Tesla’s certified collision repair network, achieved a customer service index (CSI) score of 96 percent after receiving 22 surveys. […]