Bad Bolts: Tesla recalls 2,800 Model 3s, Ys for faulty suspension bolt
Toronto, Ontario — Nearly 300 Canadian Teslas are about to be due for inspection as the OEM announced that it will be recalling more than 2,800 Model 3 and Y vehicles due to faulty front suspension bolts. The recall affects certain 2019, 2020, and 2021 Model 3s; and 2020 and 2021 Model Ys. The recall […]
Mojave Mayhem: Come see Collision Repair mag at the SEMA Show
Las Vegas, Nevada — The 2021 SEMA Show kicks off today, November 2—and Collision Repair mag will be there all week covering the action! Come visit Collision Repair mag at Booth #34233 in the Collision Repair and Refinish Hall today through November 5, where magazine publisher Darryl Simmons will be greeting all your friendly faces […]
Top Torch: Pro Spot SP-5.3 MIG welder achieves Volkswagen approval
Toronto, Ontario — Pro Spot International is excited to announce that the company’s SP-5.3 MIG welder has been officially approved for use on all Volkswagen repairs going forward. Pro Spot’s multi-process double pulse MIG welder was introduced three years ago and has since been approved for use on aluminum, steel and MIG brazing (CUSI) repairs. […]
Industry Educator: Repairify names Chris Chesney as new v-p of automotive training and development
Toronto, Ontario — Repairify Inc. has a new face coming to its automotive training and development department as the company welcomes industry veteran Chris Chesney to his new role as vice president. “Chris Chesney is widely regarded as one of the greatest educators in the automotive industry. He has the experience of building and growing […]
Tuesday Ticker: November 2, 2021
Toronto, Ontario — This week, Uber outperforms lift in the immediate aftermath of pandemic lockdowns; automakers announce Q3 losses across the board and Tesla CEO Elon Musk looks to solve world hunger with the UN’s assistance. Do you even Lyft? Market analysts say that Uber is outperforming Lyft as ridesharing ramps up from pandemic lows. […]