BREATHE EASY
PROTECT YOUR LUNGS, PROTECT YOUR LIFE In collision repair and automotive refinishing, a mere stroll through the bodyshop can expose a person to hazardous chemicals, toxic fumes and airborne contaminants. The importance of breathing protection in this industry cannot be overstated; if disregarded, you face significant risks to your respiratory health. HOUSEHOLD HAZARDS Every bodyshop […]
FUN TO FUNCTION
THE FUN-DAMENTALS OF A HEALTHY CAREER BY ALLISON ROGERS Do you have fun at work? You’ve obviously heard the saying: time flies when you’re having fun! You cannot tell me that, in your whole entire life, you have never experienced a day or activity feel like it was over sooner than expected…because you were having […]
PETS OF THE BODYSHOP
Meet Remley—this issue’s featured Pet of the Bodyshop. A 16-year-old border collie-lab mix, Remley has held a variety of roles since joining the team at Burnaby Auto Body, from estimator to shop manager, emotional support rep, model and more. Brian Borsoff, Remley’s dad and owner of Burnaby Auto Body, says that one of Remley’s most […]
CAN YOU BELIEVE THIS?!
MOTOR MANICURES A U.K. news source is reporting that a “genius tip” gone viral on TikTok is encouraging drivers to repair unsightly body scratches with nail polish. TikTok user @happywifehappylifehaha is to blame. “I will show you a trick that dealership workers use,” she captioned the video. “Just use the cheapest nail polish colour of […]
ELECTRIC VEHICLES
SETTLED ON SILVER Tesla has changed its standard colour choices for the Model 3 and Model Y from Pearl White Multi-Coat to Midnight Silver. Customers who want a Pearl White Multi-Coat vehicle will have to shell out $1,300 for the colour. It’s been a back-and-forth with Model 3 and Model Y standard colours in recent […]
Training
CRASH OF THE TITANS An exciting new autobody competition is set to kick off in September in Port Coquitlam, B.C. The inaugural Crash of the Titans Collision Repair Competition is set to take place at Kirmac Collision in Port Coquitlam on September 23. Organizers announced that registrations are now open for competitors to throw their […]
Industry
PROOF IS IN THE PLASTIC You’re a tradesperson; you’ve worked hard to get where you are and you deserve something to carry with you that proves how talented you are—Skilled Trades Ontario agrees, announcing that more than 200,000 certificates and wallet cards will be given out. To serve both as proof of qualifications, as well […]
UNLEASHING THE UNHEARD
AMPLIFY YOUR VOICE IN THE INDUSTRY BY DARRYL SIMMONS Once upon a time, in the bustling world of automotive craftsmanship, there existed a group of individuals who worked diligently behind the scenes. These often unsung heroes, the automotive painters, technicians, and other dedicated staff members, poured their heart and soul into perfecting every detail that […]
