VIDEO: Experts highlight the differences between scanning and calibration
By CRM Staff Diamond Bar, California — May 1, 2017 — Scanning and calibration are very different processes. A new video from the Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) looks into the differences, as well as examining the process of scanning and diagnosing vehicle diagnostic trouble codes, as well as the associated calibration steps. […]
Pfaff Autoworks event looks at the evolution of the Porsche 911
By CRM Staff Vaughan, Ontario — May 1, 2017 — Pfaff Autoworks recently hosted an information session at its Vaughan facility for the Porsche Club of Canada – Upper Canada Region (PCA-UCR). The bodyshop welcomed over 50 guests from as far away as Georgetown, Ontario. The event presented an informative session on the evolution […]
VIDEO: Polyvance shows how to profit from repair on hidden pieces
By CRM Staff Rainsville, Alabama — April 30, 2017 — A new video from Polyvance has an intriguing title: Profiting from Plastic Repair on Hidden Pieces. According to a note from company President Kurt Lammon accompanying the video, “One of the many additional benefits to plastic repair using nitrogen plastic welding in your shop […]
Women’s Industry Network announces winners of 2017 Scholarship Program
Leesburg,Virginia — April 30, 2017 — The Women’s Industry Network (WIN) has announced the recipients of the WIN College Student Tuition and Conference Scholarship Award. This award is presented to students enrolled in a post-secondary collision repair technology program. Each scholarship recipient will receive a $1,000.00 scholarship to continue their post-secondary education in collision repair, […]
Former F1 mechanic Marc Priestley joins IBIS line-up
London, United Kingdom — April 30, 2017 — The International Bodyshop Industry Symposium (IBIS) has announced that former McLaren Formula One race mechanic and TV presenter Marc Priestley will join the world class line-up at the IBIS Global Summit 2017. Collision Repair magazine is the exclusive Canadian media partner for IBIS 2017. Speaking on the […]
The Autonomous Report: Flying cars are popping up; driveless tech in Shanghai
By Jeff Sanford Toronto, Ontario — April 30, 2017 — We take to the skies with this week’s Autonomous Report, with news of flying cars coming in from several fronts. We also take a swing by Shanghai for some highlights of the driverless tech rolling out at that city’s auto show and much, much, more! […]
CCIF to host college tours
By CRM Staff Ottawa, Ontario — April 27, 2017 — Ensuring there are technicians for the future is of concern to all stakeholders. Trade colleges have served and will continue to serve as the springboard for the careers of many people in the autobody industry today. That may be why the Canadian Collision Industry Forum […]
BASF to sponsor MSO Symposium
Chicago, Illinois — April 27, 2017 — BASF has announced it is returning to NACE Automechanika as a sponsor of the MSO Symposium for the sixth year. The automotive paint supplier is supporting the educational event for multi-shop owners and operators on Wednesday, July 26. NACE Automechanika 2017 takes place July 26 to 29 at […]
Friday Fun: Post-apocalyptic customs and unusual PDR tools
By Jeff Sanford Toronto, Ontario — April 27, 2017 — This week’s Friday Fun looks at how all three of Canada’s coasts will finally be connected by permanent roads, a Fort McMurray resident who customized a “post-apocalyptic” car in honour of the city’s residents resilience in the face of the 2016 fire, a new […]
Saskatoon repairers stand out at annual business awards
By CRM Staff Saskatoon, Saskatchewan — April 27, 2016 — Not just one, two but Saskatoon autobody shops have recently received awards from the Northern Saskatoon Business Association (NSBA). CSN-Kavia Auto Body, owned and operated by Raj Kavia, won the Business Builder Award. Parr Auto Body took two awards, one for Team Building and the […]
