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 […]

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 […]

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) […]

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 […]

The technology is available, the choice to embrace it is yours. Tom Bissonnette, executive director, Saskatchewan Association of Automotive Repairers (SAAR) For me, business success is not just measured financially. Did I make a positive difference for my employees and my customers? How is my business viewed by our community in general? I am very […]