ASA launches study on repairing hail damaged aluminum vehicles
By Jeff Sanford Toronto, Ontario — August 28, 2015 — The US-based Automotive Service Association (ASA) announced a new research project this week concerning the repair of hail-damage of aluminum vehicles. The study is a response to questions raised by the National Alliance of Paintless Dent Repair Technicians (NAPDRT) regarding proper processes for fixing aluminum […]
Foose wows crowd at BASF/Pfaff Autoworks event
By William Cappelli-Simmons Bowmanville, Ontario — August 28, 2015 — Sometimes you fix the fancy cars, on lucky days you get to drive them. More than 70 excited members of the collision repair community recently had an opportunity to experience the thrill of racing down the track at rapid speeds. As a tribute to their customers, Glasurit, a […]
Bo Horvat to assist Penney Auto Body’s reopening
Vancouver, British Columbia — August 28, 2015 — Vancouver collision repair centre Penney Auto Body is set to celebrate the opening of its newly refurbished, state-of-the-art facility on September 4, 2015. The business has expanded and revamped its repair centre, and to mark the occasion visitors will be treated to a barbecue luncheon and the […]
Registration opens for Repairer Driven Education at SEMA
Prosser, Washington — August 28, 2015 — Registration for Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) education programs at the SEMA Show is now open. The 2015 Repairer Driven Education (RDE) series and OEM Collision Repair Technology Summit will collectively feature more than 30 educational sessions delivered Tuesday, November 3 to Friday, November 6 during show […]
CIIA offers basic estimating course
Hamilton, Ontario — August 28, 2015 — Collision Industry Information Assistance (CIIA) has announced the return of its basic estimating collision repair training course. The course is designed to help shop or office employees, new estimators and insurance company staff who may need assistance in estimating collision damage on cars and light trucks in Ontario. […]