Tough Talks: Steve Fletcher speaks on IBISConnect USA sustainability panel
London, United Kingdom — Some deep discussions need to be had across the automotive and automotive aftermarket industries if a path toward sustainability and sustainable repairs is to be achieved, according to a panel during the International Bodyshop Industry Symposium (IBIS) broadcast last week. The International Bodyshop Industry Symposium’s IBISConnect USA event took place last […]
BMW’s Blessings: OEM updates carbon fibre part ordering process
Toronto, Ontario — BMW’s July 26 bulletin outlined a new ordering and approval process for certain carbon fibre parts “to ensure the repair facility purchasing the restricted part is properly equipped and trained to perform the repair.” The request process for carbon fibre parts now requires supplying the parts dealer with photos of the VIN […]
The Tesla Tick: CSN Champlain earns Tesla certification
Moncton New Brunswick — CSN Champlain, a family-owned collision centre in Moncton, N.B. recently became the only Tesla certified collision repair facility in the province of New Brunswick. “This certification means a lot to us and to the team,” said Mandie Barkhouse, co-owner of CSN Champlain. “I’m so proud of our staff for accomplishing this, […]
Plan Your Scans: asTech receives patent for ‘industry disrupting’ scan technology
Plano, Texas — asTech announced they have received approval for a patent that would allow technicians to access a database using a VIN “and assist in determining whether an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) diagnostic tool—or aftermarket tool—is required for proper diagnosis and/or repair of the vehicle,” according to the company’s July 22 press release. President […]
Lease Police: Honda places restrictions on vehicle lease returns to curb supply shortages
Toronto, Ontario — Honda has announced it will keep a tighter grip on vehicle leases, alongside a Wednesday announcement that the OEM will require drivers with expiring leases to return their vehicles to authorized Honda and Acura dealers going forward. In addition to the revisions on leasing, Honda also said that they will now refuse […]
CRIB Notes: Toyota announces revision to CRIB regarding pre-, post-repair scans
Toronto, Ontario — Toyota has set the record straight when it comes to pre- and post-repair scanning on its vehicles, announcing a revision to the company’s Collision Repair Information Bulletin (CRIB) this month. The revision to the bulletin attempts to remove any ambiguity from the language 2016’s latest update that required repairers to perform a […]
Tuesday Ticker: July 20, 2021
Toronto, Ontario — In this Tuesday Ticker, the Bank of Canada plans to let inflation run on past its previously planned targets, the European Union says it will wave goodbye to gas-powered vehicles in 2035 and top execs at Toyota say it’s “too soon” to be focussing only on electric cars. Get to runnin’ The […]
Trimming Down: 2021 Escalade revamps body for higher-strength steel and lighter weight
Toronto, Ontario — Collision repairers and rappers alike will be excited to hear that the 2021 Cadillac Escalade will be undergoing a body revamp to integrate higher strength material into the new model’s structure, General Motors announced in May. GM lead upper structure engineer Jeff McCormick told the virtual 2021 Great Designs in Steel on […]
Building Around the Battery: Ford outlines Mach-E structural development, crash protection
Toronto, Ontario — The fast onset of electric vehicles in the collision repair industry has left many techs scrambling to get up to date with the changing technology and body surrounding this new form of powertrain—Ford is hoping to change that, starting with a recent presentation delving into the body restructuring of the 2021 Mustang […]
EV/AV Report: July 5, 2021
Toronto, Ontario — In this weekly edition of Collision Repair‘s EV/AV report, B.C. is getting millions from the government to install EV chargers, NHTSA has some policy changes for OEMs involving ADAS collisions, and the University of Waterloo is testing out their autonomous shuttle bus. A Greener B.C. In an effort to build a cleaner future […]
