THE ASTECH APPROACH
THE ASTECH APPROACH REPAIRIFY (ASTECH) PRESIDENT CRIS HOLLINGSWORTH ON WHAT’S AHEAD By Max Reid Whether it be as rudimentary as a backup camera or tire pressure gauges, or as complicated as a fully self-driving platform, ADAS components can be found in nearly every vehicle on the road today, and they aren’t getting any less complicated. […]
TO 2022 AND BEYOND
TO 2022 AND BEYOND FROM PAINT MATERIALS TO IMPROVED ADAS AWARENESS, THERE’S A LOT IN STORE FOR THE CANADIAN MARKET By Allison Rogers and Max Reid With the events of the last 18 months considered, the only direction to look for the future is upward. If there is one sentiment any veteran collision repairer stands […]
WATER, WATER, EVERYWHERE
WATER, WATER, EVERYWHERE AND ALL THE PROFITS SHRINK By Max Reid The effects of climate change are becoming a fact of life across much of Canada. We typically regard weather events like flooding as a symptom mainly suffered by our coastal provinces, however, the reality of the changing climate is quickly making its way inland […]
MIND YOUR BUSINESS
MIND YOUR BUSINESS SET YOUR SCHEDULING STRAIGHT By Allison Rogers When you put a vehicle into production, are you 100-percent confident it’s ready to be repaired and will glide through your shop with no stoppages? In a time like today, it may be tempting to take in every set of keys tossed your way— but […]
“DON’T BE FUEL-ISH”
DON’T BE FUEL-ISH THE DARK TRUTH ABOUT EV ADOPTION IN CANADA—AND POTENTIAL SOLUTIONS By Max Reid If you looked at Canada strictly from its federal stance on EVs, you could be forgiven for mistaking Toronto as the nation’s capital. As automakers and governments of all levels start implementing legislation to mandate the sales of EVs, […]
BACK TO REALITY
BACK TO REALITY GETTING READY FOR THE NEXT NEW NORMAL By Ros Macdonald Nearly two years of COVID health concerns, lockdowns, and policy changes have turned our world upside-down. Businesses all over the world were put in precarious positions, forcing many to bring services online and cut down on overhead. Collision repair facilities are no […]
PROCESS IS PRECISION
AUTEL MAXISYS IA800 INTELLIGENT ADAS – OP TICAL POSITIONING SYSTEM PROCESS IS PRECISION When it comes to the calibration of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) components, there are two essential servicing concepts, follow the prescribed vehicle manufacturer instructions and document everything from pre-calibration setup to post-calibration validation. The Autel Standard Frame ADAS Calibration System, the […]
New and Hot
THE MOST SOUGHT-AFTER SUPPLIES FEATURED AT SEMA 2021 By Allison Rogers It’s not a SEMA Show spectacle without the glitz and glory of the New Products Showcase. This year’s showcase marked the first time new collision repair and refinish products were featured on the Las Vegas strip since 2019—meaning the repair community was raring to […]
WE’VE GOT IT ALL
WE’VE GOT IT ALL TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT FOR THE NOW—AND THE FUTURE BY DARRYL SIMMONS There’s something special about a new product Buyer’s Guide. Cracking open the magazine and flipping through the pages is sure to get your blood flowing and pulse racing with excitement and anticipation. And this year’s 2022 Buyer’s Guide is guaranteed […]
