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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
COLOURFUL CHEMISTRY
COLOURFUL CHEMISTRY ECO-FRIENDLY PAINT TRENDS ARE ON THE RISE The automotive industry continues to be at a crossroads when it comes to addressing the challenges of continuing to advance technology while also meeting sustainability expectations. Luckily, when it comes to the world of automotive paint, sustainability efforts are more than just a hue on the […]
SAFETY IS KEY
SAFETY IS KEY UNLOCK YOUR POTENTIAL WITH PPE It’s a fact—collision repair is often dangerous work. As a result, it requires the proper safety equipment to ensure that the process remains accident free. With the rise of electric vehicles and greater initiatives being made for an eco-friendly landscape, it is more important than ever for […]
A CLEAR VISION
A CLEAR VISION HOW TO PREPARE FOR A FUTURE IN AUTO GLASS REPAIR According to a report by the Yano Research Institute, the number of Level One ADAS installed in vehicles is expected to peak at 28 million units by this year, while that of Level Two systems is expected to exceed 30 million units […]
GETTING THE GLUE OUT
GETTING THE GLUE OUT ADHESIVES TO HELP HOLD IT ALL TOGETHER Adhesives have been both a literal and symbolic glue holding the automotive repair industry together. Working with adhesives is nothing new in collision repair, but the latest adhesives used in vehicle manufacturing may be unfamiliar to many repair technicians. This is why it is […]
