THE FUTURE OF OUR INDUSTRY
YOUNG PEOPLE DON’T CARE?! AS IF! This issue is dedicated to the vibrant tapestry of young leaders in the collision repair and automotive profession. Personally, I find it absolutely vital to dispel the myths surrounding the younger generation’s passion for our industry. There is a prevalent narrative suggesting that young people are disinterested in hands-on […]
BUILT ON GRIT. FUELED BY PASSION
MEET THE PEOPLE TURNING PASSION INTO PERFORMANCE, ONE REPAIR AT A TIME BY DARRYL SIMMONS There’s a kind of magic in every issue we put together here at Bodyworx Professional, and this edition is no exception. As we flip the calendar into another exciting year for the industry, I find myself energized by the stories […]
DENTS AND NONSENSE
IN THE SPIRIT OF HAVING A LITTLE FUN, HERE’S OUR TAKE ON THE AUTOSHOW’S MOST BUZZWORTHY VEHICLE. WHAT HAPPENS WHEN A FULL-SIZED LEGO MCLAREN GETS INTO A FENDER BENDER? HOW WOULD INSURANCE ADJUSTERS REACT??? BY WILLIAM SIMMONS I walked into the recent AutoShow expecting to see cutting-edge technology, wild concepts, and the future of collision […]
DRIVING FOR COMMUNICATION
WORKPLACE CULTURE IS VITAL TO SUCCESSFUL COLLISION REPAIRS BY DEVIN LEGEBOKOFF, AUTOMOTIVE REFINISHER Working in the collision repair industry offers a valuable opportunity to grow, learn and contribute to a vital trade. My experience, however, was marked by challenges related to a lack of support, unclear expectations, and obstacles to professional development. It should be […]
FROM CAREER FAIRS TO RED SEALS
HASAN BOBAT’S JOURNEY INTO THE COLLISION REPAIR INDUSTRY BY SARAH PERKINS Our industry often hears about the need to attract fresh talent and market the industry to the next generation of workers. From career fairs to social media campaigns, the focus is frequently on how to introduce young people to the field. What is less […]
DRIVEN BY PASSION
HOW EMILY CHUNG CHOSE TO EMBRACE FAITH IN THE AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY BY SARAH PERKINS While automotive trends and technologies may change, the industry continues to be built on a single constant: it is those with a passion to embrace opportunities that find success. Similarly, for Emily Chung, founder of AutoNiche Inc., and recent recipient of […]
A CUSTOM COMMUNITY
HIGHLIGHTS FROM THIS YEAR’S MOTORAMA CUSTOM CAR AND MOTORSPORTS EXPO The Motorama Custom Car and Motorsports Expo rolled into the Toronto International Centre, setting the stage for an unforgettable weekend of automotive passion. With hundreds of one-of-a-kind vehicles on display, celebrity appearances, and thrilling panels, the event became the go-to spot for both car enthusiasts […]
BEYOND THE BODYWORK
THE D’ALESSANDRO FAMILY’S COMMITMENT TO COMMUNITY AND CONNECTION AT THE CSN 427 AUTO GROUP BY SARAH PERKINS It can be easy to assume that repairing a vehicle is solely a technical project. From an outside perspective, the process of beating panels, recalibrating parts and refinishing the dents and scratches acquired in a collision can easily […]
