THE CLIMATE—CAR COLOUR CONNECTION
THE CLIMATE—CAR COLOUR CONNECTION BASF SAYS CAR PAINT WILL SOON ECHO SUSTAINABLE EFFORTS Each year, BASF unveils a portfolio of colours the global chemicals leader believes will one day dominate roads across the globe. This year’s collection—dubbed On Volude by BASF’s global analysis team—is designed to highlight the crossroads between human and non-human intelligence, channelling […]
DENT DEBUNKING
DENT DEBUNKING HOW VIABLE IS PDR? By Sarah Perkins It’s no secret that electric vehicles have sparked concerns in the automotive industry when it comes to manufacturing, distribution and collision repair. From fears of electric shocks to repair preparedness, electric vehicle adoption has caused a real shockwave. One such concern that is recircuited by consumers […]
ELECTRIFYING YOUR TOOLS
ELECTRIFYING YOUR TOOLS SIX TOOLS TO INCLUDE IN YOUR EV TOOL KIT By Sarah Perkins It’s no secret that electric vehicles present a new learning curve for the automotive industry. Look at recent reports on EV adoption and repair (or even better, check out the details from Collision Repair mag’s EV Tour, supported by Fix […]
HOW-TO, ON GLUE
HOW-TO, ON GLUE USING GLUE PULL REPAIR TO GET THE DENTS OUT By Sarah Perkins With the ever-increasing advancement of technological change within the automotive industry, and the growing advancement of parts and features within vehicles, sometimes, it’s just better to get back to basics. At least, this is what the growing trend of glue […]
WHAT MAKES A CAR?
WHAT MAKES A CAR? EIGHT EMERGING MATERIALS YOU COULD SEE IN EVS By Allison Rogers Remember, back in 2015, when Ford swapped the F-150 to an aluminum body? It shook up the industry. Now, imagine that on a way, way larger scale. That’s what we’re in for. Electric vehicles, along with efforts in sustainability, vehicle […]
IAA IMPACTING THE CANADIAN AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY
IAA IMPACTING THE CANADIAN AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY For IAA, celebrating 40 years in Canada is far more than a milestone— it’s a testament to the company’s continuous evolution, its embrace of technology and innovation and commitment to excellence. The company’s story began under the name Impact Auto Auctions, with vehicles auctioned the old-fashioned way: standing with […]
PRODUCT WATCH
PRODUCT WATCH WE’VE PERUSED FAR AND WIDE TO BRING YOU THIS BOOK OF HOT PRODUCTS BY DARRYL SIMMONS Grab a cup of coffee and get ready to dive into the latest edition of our industry product Buyer’s Guide. With all the changes happening in our industry, we couldn’t be more excited to present this jam-packed […]
PRODUCT PRECISION
PRODUCT PRECISION WE DON’T FOOL AROUND WHEN IT COMES TO YOUR EQUIPMENT DECISIONS BY ALLISON ROGERS As I sit down to write this, I have only just returned from the spectacular SEMA Show in Las Vegas. This year was not my first time—it was my second, in fact—but it sure felt a lot different from […]
PRECISION IN PRACTICE
PRECISION IN PRACTICE UPGRADE YOUR RECORDS FROM PAPER TO DATA PLATFORMS In the fast-paced world of automotive repair and collision services, accuracy and efficiency are paramount. As the industry moves more and more into the digital age, the days of paper and pencils continue to fall to the wayside in favour of a digital data […]
BRUSHING UP
BRUSHING UP TAKING PAINT AUTOMATION OUT OF THIS WORLD This year has seen continued forays into digital paint technologies, more sustainable options and improved ergonomics. Collision Repair magazine got a chance to see these changes up close and personal with a visit to SATA’s headquarters in Germany where we received an exclusive tour of the […]
