ENJOY YOUR STAY
Sibling duo Sari and Mark Descoteau bring hospitality to collision repair Story by MAX REID There is something magnetic about Parksville, British Columbia. At the beaches it can often be hard to tell where the shoreline ends, and the ocean begins. Small changes in the elevation cause the white sand to poke through the surface […]
SELFLESS SACRIFICE
Success is not a straight path—ask Jamie Gray At the end of 2021, Assured Automotive presented Jamie Gray, a graduating student of Fanshawe College’s 310B Program, with the Jerome D’Silva Memorial Award. Typically, awards are given to those who perform best in their realm; and while Jamie did graduate with a 3.84 GPA, the chief […]
Hybrid Hysteria: 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica recalled for potential fire risk
Toronto, Ontario — Another hybrid model has been engulfed by a recall as Stellantis was forced to issue the recall of 19,808 Chrysler Pacifica hybrid minivans in North America due to a potential fire risk. An internal investigation within Stellantis led to the discovery of 12 fires among model-year 2017 and 2018 vehicles, according to […]
Acura’s Accomplishments: Acura celebrates 35 years since Canadian launch
Toronto, Ontario — Sure maybe its hair is thinning and pop gives it a headache now, but we should still all congratulate Acura Canada on it’s 35th anniversary in the country and for finding a new passion in frisbee golf. In celebration of its 35th year, Acura announced on Monday that the Honda-owned automaker has […]
Glue Guide: Volvo updates position statements on windshield adhesives, bumper cover repair
Toronto, Ontario — Volvo has expressed some sticking points in a pair of position statements regarding windshield adhesives and bumper cover repair. The Swedish automaker reiterated in one of the statements that only Volvo Genuine parts, and subsequently only Volvo PUR adhesive kits, should be used in the repair of Volvo windshields. “These [kits] are […]
Tuesday Ticker: February 15, 2022
Toronto, Ontario — In this weekly Tuesday Ticker, Snow Lake Lithium plans a Manitoba-based lithium mine for EV battery materials; Canadian Tesla drivers grow anxious over the soon-to-be-released Full Self Driving Beta and PPG enters an agreement to acquire an Italian powder coatings supplier. Lithium mines in Manitoba A Manitoban company has a vision to […]
BUCKLE UP
The trends and trials to expect in 2022 Welcome to 2022—it’s set to be a thrilling ride. In the wake of nearly two years of what most business owners would label less-than-ideal, the automotive aftermarket—and global population, really—are more than ready for some excitement. Lucky for the collision repair sector, it appears this year is […]
MIXING IT UP
Try something new and learn a thing or two Column by TOM BISSONNETTE … CONTINUED FROM Issue 20#6 Things were rolling along rather good at Dodge City, but I was getting restless. Zig Ziglar tells the story of Priming the Pump—you can watch it on YouTube if you search “Zig Ziglar priming the pump.” It […]
