CARSTAR opens up new location in Bradford, Ont.
By CRM staff Toronto, Ontario — April 18, 2019 — CARSTAR North America’s largest premier network of independently owned and operated collision repair facilities has opened up a new location in Bradford, Ont. Adrian Veganduzzo, the owner of CARSTAR Bradford, started his career as a technician with CARSTAR nearly eight years ago. Having spent his […]
Editor’s Note: Batman Began It
By Gideon Scanlon Berkely, California–April 18, 2018– It may have seemed inevitable for a long time, but now it is certain. OEMs will start automatically providing drivers with the first bodyshop referral to their customers. When I first heard the news that Ford would be doing this–at least in the U.S.–I was unsure if this […]
The 18th annual SABA toolbox competition
By CRM staff Toronto, Ontario – April 23, 2019 – Twenty young auto repair students gathered to Saskatchewan Polytechnic for the 18th annual SABA toolbox competition. The Sask. Polytech pre-employment students had two hours to repair, and cold fill a predetermined dent in a mock panel which was later judged upon the techniques used to finish […]
Collision repair facilities should not be located in residential areas, says Toronto Councillor
By CRM staff Toronto, Ontario — April 18, 2019 — The fire and explosion that occurred at a bodyshop last week, has one Toronto Councillor speaking out against the presence of collision repair facilities operating near residential areas. In an interview with Collision Repair, Councillor Michael Thompson said, “Automotive industries should not be in residential areas for the […]
Autonomous Vehicle Report – April 18, 2019
By CRM staff Toronto, Ontario – April 19, 2019 – In this week’s Autonomous Report, Apple has reportedly been looking into new lidar system for its self-driving cars and a recent study uncovered that autonomous vehicle production costs are too high to put in every vehicle. Apple’s Move on Self-Driving Cars Apple isn’t out of […]
Car-O-Liner’s CR200
By CRM staff Toronto, Ontario – April 18, 2019 – Car-O-Liner’s CR200 short cycle steel and aluminum spotter increases shop productivity and profitability. This easy-to-use spotter boosts efficiency for quick dent repairs, allowing vehicles to be quickly moved through the repair process. It also uses a unique short cycle welding process, where it is highly […]
Believe it or not – April 18, 2019
By CRM staff Toronto, Ontario – April 17, 2019 – From a man pouring gasoline on vehicles to a car crashing through a Nova Scotia family’s dream home, vehicles have had a rough–and ridiculous–week! Here is Collision Repair’s weekly round-up of the craziest collision-related headlines from the past seven days. “Hawaiian Shirt Guy” Is A Hero Several […]
