Scanning the industry at CCIF 2018: electronic 3-D frame measuring information session
By James Kerr Toronto, Ontario — January 25, 2018 — CCIF encourages you to take measure of the collision repair industry. As the first workshop of CCIF Toronto 2018, technology experts from across the industry demonstrated the principals and importance of electronic 3-D frame measuring during the repair process. “First, why do we have to […]
John Eagle’s legacy: Karco simulates Honda Fit crash to demonstrate need for OEM parts
By Erin McLaughlin Toronto, Ontario — January 2, 2018 — Karco recently developed crash-testing footage of three Honda Fits—a red 2009 Honda Fit with a glued roof and other non-OEM repairs, a blue 2013 Fit with numerous aftermarket parts, and a control black 2010 Fit. The 2009 vehicle replicates the repairs done by John […]
Audi cracks down on OEM repair procedures
By Jeff Sanford Toronto, Ontario — November 10, 2017 — The popular Guild 21 Teleconference call took place this past week. This month’s version of the event included an announcement by Audi that it is “cracking down” on shops that do not follow OEM procedures. The topic of OEM repair guidelines is a hot one […]
SEMA: John Eagle case attorney on avoiding $42 million lawsuits
By Tom Davis Las Vegas, Nevada — November 2, 2017 — Todd Tracy, the attorney responsible for the $42 million John Eagle Collision case has offered his advice on how collision repairers can avoid getting hit with a lawsuit of their own. Tracy, of Tracy Law Firm, represented plaintiffs Matthew and Marcia Seebachan in their […]