SKILL UP OR SHUT DOWN!
SKILL UP OR SHUT DOWN! MAXIMIZE YOUR INVESTMENTS WITH ACTIVE TRAINING AND PROPER USAGE BY ALLISON ROGERS As we stand on the brink of 2025, the collision repair industry faces a pivotal moment. The rapid pace of technological innovation and the increasing complexity of modern vehicles demand that we, as professionals, adapt or risk falling […]
TECHNOLOGY-POWERED CLAIMS
TECHNOLOGY-POWERED CLAIMS CANADIAN INSURERS WANT TO ADOPT AUTOMATED TECHNOLOGIES, SAYS REUTERS REPORT Story by Sarah Perkins, Allison Rogers The Reuters Events Insurance Technology Benchmarking Survey 2024 was conducted between March and April 2024. Among the 47 respondents from Canada, 45 percent are in senior management positions, reporting directly to organizational leadership. A further 34 percent […]
WRECK TECH
WRECK TECH CONSIDERING THE USE OF AI IN COLLISION REPAIR Story by Sarah Perkins It’s no secret that precision and efficiency are paramount when it comes to collision repair. Whether it’s a minor fender bender or a major collision, every repair demands a meticulous attention to both detail and skill. However, with the advent of […]
MANUFACTURING MAKEOVERS
MANUFACTURING MAKEOVERS GIGACASTING—GAME CHANGER OR EXPENSIVE EXPERIMENT? Story by Sarah Perkins Raghunandan Gurumurthy, industrial engineering expert and director at Crossover Solutions, reveals that Tesla’s gigacasting of the Model Y since late 2020 cut 370 parts and reduced rear costs by 40 percent. TESLA TRIALS TECH Tesla specifically began using a custom OL6100 CS Gigapress […]
SUSTAINABILITY IS IN STYLE!
The team behind the first-ever Canadian Automotive Sustainability Summit, a gathering held June 2024, dedicated to spreading awareness about sustainable efforts in the auto care industry. This landmark event was hosted by Solera and Simplicity Car Care. SUSTAINABILITY IS IN STYLE! DETAILS ON THE INDUSTRY’S LATEST TREND Story by Allison Rogers Environmental sustainability and the […]
FULL BRAKES AHEAD
FULL BRAKES AHEAD HOW AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING SYSTEMS ARE SHIFTING GEARS IN ROAD SAFETY Story by Sarah Perkins AEB technology systems have “commonly relied on front-mounted, forward-looking vision systems; however, the industry has more recently begun to shift towards the deployment of a dual sensor approach, using radar and camera to continuously monitor the […]
NEW-AGE TOOLS
NEW-AGE TOOLS EIGHT NEW PRODUCTS SHOWN AT SEMA THAT COULD TRANSFORM YOUR WORKPLACE Story by Allison Rogers The SEMA New Product Awards are a highlight of the automotive industry, showcasing cutting-edge innovations and tools that push the boundaries of performance and design. This year, a remarkable selection of over 1,600 products competed across 18 […]
NAVIGATING INNOVATION
NAVIGATING INNOVATION THE 2025 BUYER’S GUIDE—YOUR PATH TO INFORMED PURCHASING BY DARRYL SIMMONS Welcome to the 2025 Collision Repair Magazine Buyer’s Guide! Over the past year, extensive travels through global collision repair markets have revealed a rich tapestry of innovation and creativity within our industry. From bustling trade shows to intimate workshops, the insights gathered […]
THE ART OF THE ARC
THE ART OF THE ARC HIGH-TECH HELP MEETS SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS The past year has marked continued shifts in the way repairers’ approach automotive welding with changes driven by advancements in technology, sustainability initiatives and changing consumer expectations. With the increasing complexity of the modern vehicle—featuring lightweight materials, advanced safety systems and electric drivetrains— automotive welding […]
TIMELESS TOOLS
TIMELESS TOOLS DESIGNED FOR ACROSS-THE-BOARD EASE OF USE This chapter covers a broad basis of collision repair tools. Inside the next few pages, you can find everything from hand tools, a tried-and-true part of our industry, to advanced technology-rich toolboxes designed to enhance operations, automate ordering, and save your facility precious dollars. At their core, […]
