The sold-out event brought opportunities to learn, network, share information, and collaborate on solutions to common industry issues. by Collision Quarterly, photos: Iva Kestrankova The first Canadian Collision Industry Forum (CCIF) of 2023 was held in Toronto, Ontario, from February 2 to 3. The event was sold out and well-attended by professionals from all over …
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New Heart, Old Soul Ready to RiiSE? An innovative Vancouver company will convert your beloved sport or classic car to electric for a cleaner and greener future. by Kara Cunnigham RiiSE EV founder and CEO Dean Kneider is doing something special. He and his partners have recognized a timely niche in the rapidly evolving world …
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Automotive Industries Association of Canada (AIA Canada) has joined other association leaders from around the world to support the critical global right-to-repair movement. “We are calling for legislation to achieve fair and open competition and consumer choice in the vehicle service and repair industry.” said AIA Canada in its position statement. A new Global Vehicle …
Telematics, labour attraction and retention, education, data access, safety, emerging technologies, and parts and materials were all up for discussion at the CIC’s meeting in Las Vegas last November. by David Ribeiro, senior industry advisor, Automotive Retailers Association The most recent Collision Industry Conference (CIC) took place during the SEMA show in Las Vegas last …
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The Saskatchewan Association of Automotive Repairers (SAAR) will be hosting its annual SAAR Spring Conference and Annual General Meeting this weekend, February 10-11, 2023. This year’s event is set to be a lively and informative experience for all attendees. The conference will kick off with a networking event at Bobby’s Place Olde World Tavern on …
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ProColor Collision, a leading North American network of independently owned and operated collision repair centres, has opened a new location in Hamilton, Ontario. The facility, named ProColor Collision Hamilton East, is a part of the Taylor Chrysler Dodge dealership, which has been serving the Hamilton and Stoney Creek communities for over 40 years. The collision …
Scarcity or abundance? The future is in your hands. by Tom Bissonnette, executive director, Saskatchewan Association of Automotive Repairers (SAAR) The recent pandemic has magnified some ugly truths about the collision industry. Notwithstanding the current supply chain issues, we are seeing a human supply issue in the form of a shortage of qualified collision repair …
The Automotive Trades Association of Manitoba (ATA) hosted its second conference and trade show in nearly 40 years. by Theresa Jachnycky, director, ATA Executive Committee Building on the success of its 2019 event, the association’s first since 1985, the ATA championed the theme, Paving The Road To Success, this fall. The combined trade show and …
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Customer service could make all the difference between your shop and the one down the road. by Eli Greenbaum Why does one collision centre thrive with a sterling reputation while the one across the street struggles to acquire and retain customers? There could be a lot of reasons: the quality of the work, pricing, marketing, …
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Equalizer opens up their Tools for Techs program once again this holiday season to go along with their donation to Toys for Tots, to gift a Tech with some extra Christmas cheer. From now until December 14, Equalizer will donate a portion of proceeds from the products included in their Glass Removal Kit (GRK551) to …