TIME TO PLUG IN
ARC notes EV gaps for recyclers, key strategies in new report By STEVE FLETCHER The official Roadmap and Implementation Plan for the Management of End-of-Life (EOL) Electric Vehicles (EVs) in Canada has been prepared by the Automotive Recyclers of Canada (ARC) with the financial support of Natural Resources Canada’s Canadian Minerals and Metals Plan. The […]
THE SWEET LIFE IN SASKATCHEWAN
Your next opportunity is waiting for you The Saskatchewan Association of Automotive Repairers (SAAR) are as passionate about their province as they are about the bodywork business. In this second installment of Collision Repair’s Saskatchewan Shop Spotlight, we’re looking at Tisdale’s Twisted Metal Custom Collision and Cruisers CARSTAR in Moose Jaw—right where your next opportunity […]
MONOCHROME NOT MONOTONE
Axalta releases 70th annual Global Automotive Colour Popularity Report Silver, black, white and grey colours remain dominant colours but according to Axalta, this does not mean they’ve become any less vibrant. According to Axalta’s colour report, 82 percent of all vehicles around the world are white, black, grey or silver. These aren’t your grandparents’ […]
Back at Budds
Photos by GLORIA MANN The iconic Budds’ Collision Pig Roast was back in action this year following two consecutive years of cancellation, courtesy of COVID-19. The wintry weather did little to dampen holiday spirits as the industry showed up to celebrate. A lavish food spread was set up—as per usual—featuring desserts, mini quiches and an […]
THE DRAWING BOARD
Seven strange patents pursued by OEMs By ALLISON ROGERS Innovation is a staple of this industry. Every single day, automakers and other industry stakeholders file patents aimed to revolutionize the modern vehicle. While trends of today tend to centre around driver safety systems and electric or autonomous vehicle endeavours, other systems are, frankly, far less […]
GETTING A GRASP
What the collision industry doesn’t know about ADAS Collision Repair magazine’s James Kerr recently sat down with ADAS specialist John Marlowe of Level 5 Drive; Joe Saputo, owner of CARSTAR Ancaster and Joe DaCunha, quality control admin for AllState, to discuss the implications of ADAS on the collision repair industry, from cost to consequences. Collision […]
What to watch
Five trends to track in 2023 By ALLISON ROGERS New year, new problems to face. Or you could try your hand at being optimistic and taking initiative to educate yourself on the road ahead. Either, or. Using reports and information gathered from collision industry analysts and facility owners, Collision Repair mag has collected a list […]
Collision Repair 22#1
COLLISION REPAIR 22#1 The first Collision Repair Magazine of 2023 has arrived and promises to get your new year started off right with all you need to know from the collision repair aftermarket. To kick things off, Jim Shirtliff of CARSTAR Peterborough graces our cover for this issue. Join us for the tale of a […]
BUSINESS NEWS
A POWERFUL PAIRING 3M has extended its status with the International Bodyshop Industry Symposium (IBIS) partnership, the companies announced in December. The agreement to remain a Global IBIS Partner will be in place for three years, said 3M. The companies have maintained a relationship since the inaugural IBIS Global Summit in 2001. “We’re thrilled to […]
INSURANCE NEWS
DRIVING DISPARITY The New Brunswick Insurance Board continues to approve insurer requests allowing credit scores to determine driver insurance rates, despite criticism that the practice carries discriminatory implications. Former attorney general Kelly Lamrock said that the use of poor credit to determine auto premiums was comparable with price discrimination by gender and age, saying in […]
