The costs for a shop to be Tesla certified
By CRM Staff Toronto, Ontario — August 28, 2018 — To state the obvious, a shop needs to be equipped with the right tools in order to properly perform the right repairs on an electric vehicle. Although, this a grand opportunity for shops to gain more business it can also be a huge expense. “It’s quite […]
Wilson Air Tools releases new hot stapler
By CRM Staff Toronto, Ontario — April 17, 2018 — Wilson Air Tools & Equipment has announced the release of its new Hot Stapler. The tool is handheld and battery operated. The Hot Stapler can repair and strengthen all plastic car parts such as bumpers, dashboard, lights, flaps, fenders and more. It can perform up […]
Harbor Freight Tools releases new diagnostic tool set
By CRM Staff Toronto, Ontario — March 6, 2018 — The Zurich line of code readers, a new set of diagnostic scanners, are now available through Harbor Freight Tools. According to Harbor Freight, the new line can read and clear trouble codes, display 20 data points at once and monitor vehicles for emissions. They also come equipped with […]
Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes announces annual vendor awards
Orlando, Florida — February 13, 2018 — Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes recently announced its selection for the annual Associated Product Vendor Awards. The awardees were honoured at a special reception with over 200 attendees composed of suppliers, employees and guests, at its national sales meeting in Orlando, Florida. Included among the associated products suppliers acknowledge this […]
Car-O-Liner releases new diagnostic measuring tool
By CRM Staff Toronto, Ontario — February 9, 2018 — A new product from Car-O-Liner has been released, which may create new standards for diagnostic work done by techs. The PointX measuring tool comes accompanied with Car-O-Liner’s Vision2 software, which is meant to guide technicians through repairs and track diagnostic data. Made from […]
Harbor Freight Tools offering new, affordable professional welder series
By CRM Staff Toronto, Ontario — February 7, 2018 — Recently released from Harbor Freight Tools is the new Vulcan Master Welder Series. The series offers professional-grade welding equipment at an affordable price. The tools were designed for professional welders and offer all the performance features you would expect as such. According to […]
CCIF’s education-industry connection program invests in students
By James Kerr Toronto, Ontario — January 23, 2018 — In the collision repair industry, not all schools are on a level playing field. “Some schools are doing well, others are struggling with the same budget they’ve had for 30 years,” says Patrice Marcil, North American Customer Experience Director at Axalta Coating Systems and Chairman […]
UAP launches Radical tools collection
Montreal, Quebec — May 3, 2017 — UAP has launched a new collection of professional-quality UltraPro tools featuring a matte black finish. The Radical series includes a toolbox, impact wrench, ratcheting wrench set, a combination wrench set, gloves and a four-drawer service cart. The service cart is topped with a butcher block to provide an […]
Ingersoll Rand launches new PowerSocket sizes and IQV20 combo kits
Davidson, North Carolina — December 7, 2016 — Ingersoll Rand has introduced six new PowerSocket sizes and IQV20 Series Combo Kits. The PowerSocket is now available in six additional sizes: 18mm, 22mm, 24mm, 3/4-inch, 7/8-inch and 15/16-inch to accompany the existing 17mm, 19mm, 21mm, 26mm and 27mm sizes. “More PowerSocket sizes means more versatility for […]
Bosch launches new cordless impact wrench
Mt. Prospect, Illinois — May 10, 2016 — According to Bosch, the company’s new IWMH182 18V EC Brushless 1/2 In. Impact Wrench is a cordless tool designed automotive technicians who need high torque for fastening and anchoring applications. With a 1/2 in. square drive with detent pin for secure socket retention, this Bosch impact wrench […]
