Dorien Lozeau is passionate about the collision repair trade, especially the refinishing aspect. by Pat Rediger As Dorien Lozeau brings home the national Skills Canada award for his car painting skills, he could not be prouder. “It was pretty awesome news to hear that I had won,” said Lozeau. “Having people that are young, like […]
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The 8th Annual Copart Rebuild Challenge is officially open for entries, and the $5,000 top prize is up for grabs. The Rebuild Challenge is a photo contest where Copart members in the United States, Canada and Mexico can submit before and after photos of their favourite car restoration/rebuild projects for a chance to win cash
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After a year missed, the Automotive Industries Association (AIA) of Canada and its Canada Night Committee announced the plan for a recharged and revamped 2021 Canada Night event. Traditionally held during the Automotive Aftermarket Parts Exposition (AAPEX) and SEMA Show in Las Vegas, this year’s event will be held at the Venetian Resort, Las Vegas,
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When it comes to careers, kids have choices. But they do not always have the information they need to make the best choice. Enlightening them could make a difference and help the collision repair industry. by Eli Greenbaum We are all very aware of the current—and possibly ongoing—shortage of technicians. Vocational schools and their collision
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Training and finding talent are two topics we never tire of. Sometimes a training program is as close as a collision centre’s backyard, a local community college, or even a high school. by Eli Greenbaum Photos courtesy Tony/Mike Harrington Finding new talent can be mighty impressive. Case in point: Tony Harrington, from Victoria, British Columbia.
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Cars today gather enormous amounts of data about the vehicle and its driver, including important maintenance and repair information. This valuable data helps drivers make smarter decisions about how to repair and maintain their cars. Most new cars are equipped with systems that wirelessly transmit this data. So who has access to the data your
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A Saskatoon collision repair centre gives back to kids in its community. by Pat Rediger A daughter who teaches at a Saskatoon community school, the ability to spend more time with grandkids, and growing business success are all factors that led a Saskatoon collision repair centre to give back to kids in its community. Jennifer
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by Eli Greenbaum It is no secret that collision centres often find it difficult to attract qualified technicians, and with COVID-19 turning life upside down, the search is even tougher. Whether a shop is looking for a repair or refinish tech, it seems there are not enough good ones around to fill the demand. With the
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Mike Anderson and David Willett to Present CIECA (Collision Industry Electronic Commerce Association) announced that its next CIECAST webinar is scheduled for Monday, October 26 at 11 am CST: “Cybersecurity for the Collision Repair Industry.” Mike Anderson, owner of Collision Advice, and David Willett, underwriting (VCE) value creation executive at ProSight Specialty Insurance, will present. All industry
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CSN COLLISION CENTRES AND 1COLLISION NETWORK ANNOUNCE TRANSFORMATIONAL MERGER CSN and 1Collision merge their business operations in historic deal CSN Collision Centres (CSN) and 1Collision Network (1Collision) have announced the merger of their business operations. The agreement will allow the organizations to offer a unified collision repair experience and claims management solution to the driving
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