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Maintenance & Repair

Under the Car: Safe, Reliable, Profitable

Solid Tactics for Suspension Inspection, Repair and Replacement.    Among the most hardworking components on any vehicle are suspension parts. When you think about the distance…

What’s in a Name?

Tackling misconceptions regarding our industry. I often get asked what auto recyclers do. Essentially, our Members acquire end-of-life vehicles and sell used automotive parts. Yet there…

Understanding ADAS   ​​

ADAS Calibrations are becoming standard practice for both collision and mechanical repairs, yet there are still some misconceptions about them. Advances in vehicle technology and growing…

Refinish: Better Application, Less Consumption

How the processes adopted will define the results. One of the most critical aspects of any collision repair is the painting/refinishing process. How well and efficiently…

Training for the Inspection

Ensuring new hires are fully involved makes a big difference to their success and yours. ​Daily, we find ourselves taking our time trying to sell our…

Get Busy And Stay Safe!

It’s looking a lot like the winter changeover season.  The salmon are starting to run, and that’s how you know fall’s coming. That means the winter…

Managing Shop Capacity

Ensuring efficient workflow is key in today’s marketplace. It’s become a common scenario. Repair volumes have and continue to increase and yet collision centres are struggling…

Diagnostics: What to Charge, When to Charge it

Diagnostic time is about more than just scanning for codes. As cars become more advanced, with ever more computer-controlled functions and sensors, when a problem or…