Free Tuition: Spanesi Interactive Week kicks off today
Naperville, Illinois — Spanesi Americas is kicking off its Interactive Week today, which will see the company host daily virtual education sessions for the collision repair industry. Free to attend, Spanesi Americas says its Interactive Week is structured to appeal to all roles within today’s modern collision repair facility. This year’s agenda features special guests […]
Prepped for Success: Axalta launches prepper to painter upgrade course
Toronto, Ontario — Looking to take your refinishing game to the next level? Axalta has launched a brand new training course to give technicians the opportunity to upgrade from prepper to painter in about a week. The course combines online and in-person training sessions and aims to give technicians the knowledge and skills to be […]
Stay in School: L’Expert Carrossier Rive-Sud provides $5K in scholarships to local students
Saint-Romuald, Quebec — When the pandemic hit and management at L’Expert Carrossier Rive-Sud heard that many post-secondary students were being forced to abandon their studies, the collision centre south of Quebec City stepped up to lend some assistance. Through a collaboration between the shop and a local radio station, L’Expert Carrossier Rive-Sud was able to […]
He Man: Mazda flipped at McMaster homecoming event in Hamilton
Hamilton, Ontario — COVID has been rough and we could all use the opportunity to let loose and blow off some steam—but maybe when the fratboy energy arises and you feel compelled to flip a Mazda, it’s time for a glass of water and some self-reflection. With the end of September comes many homecoming events […]
Wish List: What the federal candidates are promising the auto industry in 2021
Toronto, Ontario — Election day is already only a few weeks out and Collision Repair wanted to make sure its readers are up to date on what the key federal candidates are promising for the Canadian automotive industry. Canadians have a big decision to make–and even less time than usual to make it. That’s why […]
Assuring Success: Assured Automotive creates awards at Centennial, Fanshawe College for graduating techs
Mississauga, Ontario — If you are an independent, a multi-shop owner or a member of a repair network, securing young talent for the future of our industry is of your concern. This is an industry-wide issue. That is why Assured Automotive is taking a grassroots approach to the issue, creating scholarships to support truly passionate […]
Stepping Stones: Thompson Rivers University launches Women in Trades Exploratory Program, to start in September
Kamloops, British Columbia — In the effort of breaking down the barriers of gender in our industry, Thompson Rivers University has announced its Women in Trades Exploratory Program, set to kick off in September. Students accepted into the program will learn the basics of welding and automotive technician work, on top of a number of […]
For the Future: Advance Auto Parts commits $250K to college auto programs
Raleigh, North Carolina — In an effort to pave the way for the next generation of collision repairers, Advance Auto Parts has agreed to a $250,000 commitment to provide equipment for Wake Tech Community College’s automotive programs. In the company’s press release, Advance said that they tapped into partnerships with Communities In Schools, Juntos (NC […]
A Different Field: CFL Alumni Association partner with Sask. Polytech for benefit program
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan — The Canadian Football League Alumni Association (CFLAA) and Saskatchewan Polytechnic have entered into what they are calling a “game-changing partnership.” This collaboration between the two organizations will see CFLAA members and their spouses given access to Sask. Polytech’s School of Continuing Education, to help players and their families prepare for life post-football. […]
EV Ed: Electric vehicle driving schools growing in Quebec
Montreal, Quebec — E-roule’s electric vehicle driving school program made a huge accomplishment last week, more than 500, 000 kilometres have been driven by students across 30 electric driving schools in Quebec. This unique two-year project funded by the province and organized by Quebec Road Safety Education Foundation was designed to test the feasibility of […]
