by David Ribeiro, Director, Industry Relations,Automotive Retailers Association (ARA) As I write this article, President Trump is threatening substantial tariffs on Canadian materials and products imported to the United States. Fortunately, Canada and Mexico were able to obtain a delay, which required both to position themselves in such a way as to respect certain common […]
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by Theresa Jachnycky, business director, Gateway Autobody; written on behalf of the Automotive Trades Association (ATA) of Manitoba On October 4, 2024, the Automotive Trades Association of Manitoba (ATA) held its annual trade show, featuring a high school component as well as the Collision Olympics. Building on the success of last year’s event, the goal
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Stuart Klein, vice president, collision programs, AIA Canada, and executive director, I-CAR Canada The 2025 edition of the Canadian Collision Industry Forum (CCIF) Toronto will be combined with the Canadian Auto Care Industry Conference (CAIC). The CAIC is a two-day event put together by the Automotive Industries Association of Canada (AIA Canada) that brings together
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Breaking barriers, shifting stereotypes, and changing the industry. by Brad Green, Director of Operations, Raydar Collision Group Initially, I felt hesitant about writing this article. As a man in the collision repair industry, I had reservations about addressing a subject that has not been a part of my personal experience. I also felt some hesitation
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This autumn, ProgiParts, the widely used Canadian auto parts procurement software, is unveiling a major enhancement. By the end of Fall 2024, all collision shops will have access to a new confirmation system that provides instant prices and availability from suppliers, making it easier to provide estimates to their partners. This innovation will enable parts
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BREAKING NEWS: Starting November 1st, BMW Canada will restrict sales of certain steel, aluminum, and carbon fiber body parts to BMW Certified Collision Repair Centres only. This follows a similar move by BMW USA, which restricted steel structural parts starting October 1st. With the increasing technology in vehicle engineering, repairs have become more complex, making
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Car-O-Liner® Academy is offering state-of-the-art training to help shops stay up-to-date on evolving vehicle technologies and optimize their Car-O-Liner equipment investment. “At Car-O-Liner, our commitment to our customers’ success does not end with the sale,” said Tim Garner, market development manager for Car-O-Liner. “Internally and through our North American distributor network, we offer comprehensive training
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As the third generation of this family-owned business takes over, the future has never been brighter. by Pat Rediger The year was 1924 and the capital city of Saskatchewan was booming. Regina was considered an up-and-coming community and was growing exponentially. The province had the highest vehicle ownership rate in Canada and General Motors (GM)
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If you are planning to be in the automotive service industry long term, you must assume that change is inevitable. by Ron Fisher, CEO QRP Canada, Owner Fisher Resolution This issue, I will address “the road to electrification,” which a year or two ago seemed to have a reasonably clear path forward. While electric vehicles
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ON APRIL 2, 2024, COLOR COMPASS CORPORATION PROUDLY announced the opening of its newest location in Oshawa, Ontario. This expansion marks a significant milestone for the company, as it solidifies its commitment to serving customers in the Greater Toronto Area and beyond. Located at #2–1155 Boundary Road in Oshawa, the new facility is strategically positioned
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