JD Collision to celebrate “special” 40th anniversary
By Mike Pickford Bonnyville, Alberta — September 1, 2016 — “All it takes is a little hard work and dedication.” That’s the big secret behind operating a successful shop according to Joe Dechaine, an old-school collision repairer from Alberta. Starting from the very bottom back in the 1960’s, Dechaine scratched and clawed his way right […]
JD Collision to celebrate “special” 40th anniversary
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Fun Friday: BC radio personality unhappy with insurance hike, possible way to prevent ‘hot car deaths’ and Pokesurance
By Jeff Sanford Toronto, Ontario — September 1, 2016 — In this week’s version of Friday Fun, we analyze a rant about ICBC, look into a new version of Tesla’s AutoPilot and discuss the most Canadian car ever. -Stephen Quinn, the host of a show on CBC Radio 1 in Vancouver published a rant in […]
“Next generation” collision repair management system launched across North America
By Mike Pickford Kelowna, British Columbia — September 1, 2016 — Following months of development two renowned Canadian tech organizations today (September 1) launched a brand new “next generation” management system in an attempt to simplify, streamline and improve administrative processes for collision repair professionals across the continent. BodyshopConnect is a new Cloud-based management system […]
AIA Canada releases results of AWAKE report, developing new program for women in aftermarket industry
By Mike Pickford Windsor, Ontario — August 4, 2016 — The face of the collision repair industry may have made a change for the better on July 15, after AIA Canada finally released its highly anticipated AWAKE report to the public. Well over two years in the making, the Advancing Women in Automotive Knowledge Exchange […]
Auto recyclers head to Malaysia for international roundtable
Melaka, Malaysia — August 3, 2016 — Auto recyclers from around the world came to Malaysia to attend the 9th International Roundtable on Auto Recycling (IRT). The event took place at Hatten Hotel Melaka. The IRT brings together the leading international automotive recycler associations, industry players, officials, guest speakers and local auto recyclers […]
Colonial Auto Parts hosts fourth annual customer appreciation Golf Classic
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Colonial Auto Parts hosts fourth annual customer appreciation Golf Classic
By Mike Pickford St. John’s, Newfoundland – July 27, 2016 — Continuing what has become a company tradition in recent years, Colonial Auto Parts yesterday (July 26) paid homage to their clientele, hosting its fourth annual customer appreciation Golf Classic. Welcoming a number of individuals representing various body shops and industry-related organizations across the east […]
I-CAR to offer free training session at Skills Canada National Competition
Ottawa, Ontario — May 1, 2016 — I-CAR Canada has announced it will host a free session of “Vehicle Technology and Trends 2016” at the Skills Canada National Competition, taking place at the Moncton Coliseum Complex in Moncton, New Brunswick. The training event will be held on June 7 from 8 a.m. to 12 noon. […]
Spanesi Touch Training event returns in May
Naperville, Illinois — April 27, 2016 — Spanesi Americas has announced it will hold another Touch Training Week event at its headquarters in May. The training event takes place May 17 and 18, 2016 at the Spanesi Corporate Center located just outside of Chicago in Napierville, Illinois. Spanesi holds these events on a regular basis, […]
