THE MORE THINGS CHANGE
Comparing EVs and traditional vehicles for future repair Column by JOHN MARLOWE Once again, it seems that the more things change, the more they remain the same. What really changes when we repair a collision damaged EV or Hybrid instead of a traditionally powered vehicle? Sure, there’s a few extra steps in ensuring the vehicle […]
WHO’S GOING WHERE, AND WHEN?
OEMs struggle to meet customer expectations and legal demands Column by ANDREW MARSH The automotive industry is in an almighty mess, even though millions of people around the globe are working very hard to fix the many issues. Let’s look a little deeper into the product development chaos, and the effect on the collision […]
WHAT STUDENTS SEEK
The automotive industry through the eyes of emerging technicians Story by SARAH PERKINS While the automotive industry has seen its fair share of growth and shifts over the previous decades with changes in procedure, technology, and global cultural mindset, the goal of automotive educators remains the same: preparing students with a love of the automotive […]
BUY OR SUPPLY
Who provides tools for new hires? When it comes to getting tools for new staff and apprentices, who foots the bill? We’re seeking insight from shop owners, managers, apprentices, technicians and painters to confirm the common practice in Canada’s collision repair industry. Here are our findings.
