POLISHED PROGRESS
POLISHED PROGRESS HOW TECHNOLOGY IS KEEPING ABRASIVES AT THE CUTTING EDGE OF AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR There’s no need to grit your teeth when it comes to automotive abrasives—this year’s technology developments will be sure to make you grin. In 2024, a confluence of technological advancements and material innovations are continuing to reshape the way collision repairers […]
AN ELECTRIFYING EXPANSION
AN ELECTRIFYING EXPANSION PREPARING FOR AN ECO-FRIENDLY FUTURE THIS YEAR, I-CAR AND THE CANADIAN WELDING BUREAU (CWB) HAVE JOINED FORCES TO FURTHER EXPAND WELDING TRAINING ACROSS CANADA SO THAT TECHNICIANS ARE PREPARED FOR CONTINUED FUTURE CHANGES. Welding has come a long way since it was first invented 5000 years ago. While resistance spot welding may […]
NOT JUST A HUMBLE HAND TOOL
NOT JUST A HUMBLE HAND TOOL TAKE FUTURE REPAIRS INTO YOUR OWN HANDS HAND TOOLS ARE JUST AS IMPORTANT IN TODAY’S COLLISION REPAIR INDUSTRY AS HIGH-TECH SYSTEMS; THEY ARE AN ESSENTIAL FOUNDATION FOR ANY TECHNICIAN AND REPRESENT AN EXTENSION OF THE TECHNICIAN’S HANDIWORK. While it can be all too easy to get caught up in […]
PRECISION AND PERFECTION
PRECISION AND PERFECTION CAPITALIZE ON ALIGNMENT AND MEASURING SYSTEMS TO GET YOUR REPAIRS ALL IN A ROW WITH VEHICLES BECOMING MORE AND MORE TECHNOLOGICALLY ADVANCED, ALIGNMENT AND MEASUREMENT SYSTEMS ARE BECOMING A MORE THAN NECESSARY STEP IN ENSURING THAT THE QUALITY CONTROL AND SAFETY OF THE VEHICLE REMAIN INTACT. As technology rapidly develops, it’s becoming […]
CANADA’S COLLISION NETWORK FOR NEW CAR DEALERS
CANADA’S COLLISION NETWORK FOR NEW CAR DEALERS CONSOLIDATED COLLISION SERVICES—NEW CAR DEALERS UNCOMPLICATING COLLISION REPAIR Any collision centre knows how critical teamwork is when it comes to achieving your business goals. Support is everything when you’re craving success. Much of the time, that means finding a partner that brings the proper tools for your business […]
BREAKING BARRIERS – ARSLAN AUTOMOTIVE
BREAKING BARRIERS ARSLAN AUTOMOTIVE GOES EVEN MORE GLOBAL Arslan Automotive has established itself as a renowned presence in the collision repair sector, thanks to the exceptional standards and dependability of its 3D measuring and welding equipment lines. These brands have gained significant recognition among collision repair professionals in Canada, solidifying Arslan Automotive Canada Ltd.’s position […]
DRIVING TOWARD A GREENER FUTURE
DRIVING TOWARD A GREENER FUTURE AN OVERVIEW OF SUSTAINABILITY IN THE AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY The automotive industry has been making significant strides towards sustainability in recent years. As concerns about climate change and environmental impact continue to grow, automakers are embracing innovative solutions to reduce their carbon footprint and minimize resource consumption. Four areas where automotive […]
FROM PIXELS TO PAVEMENT
The 3D in Auto Repair Task Force: Harold Sears, Jason Moseley, Mario Dimovski, Francois Minec, Daniel Wittek, Rebecca Fecteau, Dallas Martin, Steve Fletcher, Dave Hartman, Jeff Peevy, AJ Strandquist, Justin Elliot and Darren Bright. FROM PIXELS TO PAVEMENT EXPLORING THE FUTURE OF 3D PRINTING IN THE AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY By Sarah Perkins Additive manufacturing, also known […]
NEW PRODUCT PATROL
NEW PRODUCT PATROL HOT PICKS SELECTED BY OUR EDITOR, A SEMA SHOW JUDGE One of the most captivating parts of the annual SEMA Show is witnessing all the spectacular new products being unveiled to our industry. This year, Collision Repair magazine editor, Allison Rogers was selected as one of the expert journalists behind the Global […]
REGENERATING RESOURCES
REGENERATING RESOURCES SPARKING A GREENER HORIZON ACCORDING TO THE AUTOMOTIVE RECYCLERS OF CANADA, AN ESTIMATED 1.6 MILLION VEHICLES ARE TAKEN OFF THE ROAD EACH YEAR. ON AVERAGE, 85 PERCENT OF A VEHICLE’S WEIGHT CAN BE RECYCLED OR REUSED With global demand for environmental awareness continuing to grow, auto recycling has had to keep pace. While […]
