In an era where replacing panels and components is the norm, perhaps it’s time to go back to basics. Fashion trends come and go. What was once deemed out...

The complexity of modern vehicles means shops need to take a strategic view when it comes to cycle times. For modern vehicles using mixed material construction, it’s important to...

Forging stronger connections between different sectors will create a stronger automotive industry. From March 28 to 30, the Ontario Automotive Recyclers Association (OARA) held its annual Convention and Tradeshow,...

Why is certifying or accrediting collision repair facilities such a difficult issue? Currently, there are 19 different accreditation and certification programs in use at collision shops that we’ve counted....

Making the case for pre and post scan coverage. Just recently, Craftsman Collision was part of a large-scale pilot project, working with the Automotive Retailers Association and ICBC, along...

The high-tech vehicles of today are the common vehicles of tomorrow. Our shop has been BMW i-Certified for the last five years. During that time, we’ve had the odd...

Creating new partnerships can lead to very positive results. This past summer, Krown Rust Control teamed up with the University of Windsor to develop a Corrosion Index. Basically, it’s...

Understanding your employees’ skills and goals is key to a successful business. When you own and/or operate a collision centre, there are many different hats you have to wear...

What happens when you are OEM Certified for a car that is no longer in production? Imagine you are the shop in Vancouver, who told us that they had...