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Your voice is your most powerful tool By ALLISON ROGERS There are very few things
WARREN BENNETT | RETIRED After 43 years of dedicated service, Warren Bennett is retiring.
Let’s hope it doesn’t get there By DARRYL SIMMONS The response to my last column,
Your staff deserve air conditioning Would you want to work in a sauna? Probably not.
Cassie Rossen has helped build a business that sticks it out for the long-haul Story
CROWNING THE KEMBERS CARSTAR recognized its top franchise partners during its annual conference in July,
UNIBAN BOOSTS IT Uniban Canada held its annual Boost Convention in June, hosting its franchise
NO MORE 90210 Ontario Premier Doug Ford has suggested that the practice of dictating insurance
ROCKY ROADS They say bigger is better, but that’s not the case when it comes
ATTACK AT ALBERT’S AUTO BODY The owner of an Edmonton, Alberta collision centre is devastated
YOU’RE GONNAGO PARR, KID The year 1952 brought a lot of exciting new things into
MAKING IT A WHOLE THING The public spectacle caused by a flaming Tesla in downtown
HEAD ON A SWIVEL The province of Alberta is taking steps to better protect tow
A MCGREGOR MOOD McGregor Auto Parts in St. Thomas, Ontario celebrated its sixtieth year in
FOLLOW THE MONEY An interactive map published by British Columbia’s provincial insurer delves deep into
AXES UP Members of southern Ontario’s aftermarket community unleashed their inner viking on a hot
BOOTS ON THE GROUND July 15 marked World Youth Skills Day, and this year the
DOE-N’T DO THIS The occupants of a Fort St. John, B.C. vehicle have been arrested
SPRAYING WITH SEWAGE BMW is partnering with BASF to develop the next generation of paints
A WELD TO THE WISE Toyota announced it is icing the use of heat to
Fix Network Hosts 13th Annual Masters Golf Tournament Story by MAX REID With the weather
Reunited at CCIF—and it feels so good Story and photos by ALLISON ROGERS Canadian industry
Industry delegates return to the international stage Story and photos by ALLISON ROGERS The International
How the industry needs to change Column by NANCY ROLLAND Industry operators are going to
Valuable websites are non-negotiable Column by VENESSA DI VITO When thinking of a website, I
Teamwork makes the dream work—but it takes a little more, too Column by TOM BISSONNETTE
Part Two: Timing is everything Column by JAY PERRY In this article we are going
Summer colours are wonderful when they match Column by STEFANO LIESSI I began my career
There are infinite ways to innovate — let these CCS members
THE SEPTEMBER DEADLINE FOR AUTOMAKERS TO HAVE CITY-SPEED AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
Succession planning is one of the most overlooked aspects of a
The time to look for issues is before alignment, not during
If you are looking at multiple portable dustless sanding units, it is wiser to invest in one industrial central system. With the central unit installed in a remote location, noise is significantly reduced and floor space is maximized to create greater productivity. Each system is versatile in its function, capturing sanding dust at the source and is also used for vehicle detailing and general shop cleanups. Eurovac also provides custom engineered layouts so that drops are located exactly where they are needed for maximum efficiency. So while Eurovac offers top of the line portables, it may be worthwhile to check out the benefits of a central system for your facility.
Simply add these parts to your repair estimate at the fixed price and identify LKQ Corporation as your supplier. They will use their due diligence to locate and supply all parts. In the event that a part cannot be sourced the responsibility to locate suitable replacement part resides with the estimator. Some of the qualifying parts are: Air Cleaner Resonator, Air Flow Meter, Air Intake Tube, Cowl Vent Panel, Engine Cover, Fuel Filler Neck, Canister, Fan Shroud, Hood Hinge, Hood Latch, Horn, Power Steering Reservoir, Radiator Overflow Bottle and Trunk Lid Hinge.
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The Spanesi Touch electronic measuring system is the measuring system for collision repairers exploring solutions to efficiently and accurately repair vehicles. With the ability to measure a vehicle on any lift, frame rack, bench, or ground, technicians expertly diagnose structural and cosmetic damage. During the repair process, the Touch provides live pulling information. Technicians generate graphical and tabular pre-repair and post-repair documentation to verify the vehicle is returned to OEM specifications.
RAL Color Paint is a RAL colour spray paint formulated with high-quality Acrylic Lacquer resins and pigments and stabilizing additives that offer a flawless & durable finish. Due to the product’s characteristics, its use is effective both indoors and outdoors and on multiple surfaces: wood, metal, stainless steel, glass, plaster, ceramic, stone, hard plastic, etc. Brilliant shine. Very fast drying with good elasticity and easy to apply and recoat. Excellent adhesion and it does not contain lead. Good covering capability. Excellent gloss. Excellent resistance to the sun and rain. Perfect results both indoors or outdoors.
A powerful all-in-one solution for all your scanning, diagnostic, and calibration needs. OEM and verified OE Compatible scan tools in a single device. ADAS identification and information. Remote calibrations Support from ASE and I-CAR certified technicians available. See asTech Duo in action! Visit booth 31191 at SEMA.
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