MAKE IT LIKE MICHAEL
A HIGH SCHOOL CO-OP LED MICHAEL ST. GERMAIN TO A LIFE IN LUXURY BY ALLISON ROGERS Today, you might be in the paint booth. Maybe you’re welding. Or maybe you’re busting out some sick new skills you learned at a recent training session. No matter which corner of the collision centre you’re in, you could […]
BREAKTHROUGHS AT BUDDS’
NEW FACILITIES, AUTOMATIC PAINT MIXERS, CALIBRATION ADD-ONS AND WHAT ELSE IS NEW BY ALLISON ROGERS It’s one small step for Budds’ Collision Services, but one giant leap for productivity. We’re talking about the recent installation of PPG’s Moonwalk automatic mixing system—Budds’ Collision Centre in Oakville, Ontario, was the first Canadian facility to have the new […]
COLLISION REPAIR CAMP
SAI T TEACHES TEENS IN THE BODYSHOP BY ALLISON ROGERSPHOTOS BY RYAN SOX, SAIT The Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT) is taking new steps to show teenagers how fun the autobody trade can be. The Calgary-based training institute hosted a one-week autobody camp for high school-age students. The program let campers explore a real-life […]
ROBOTIC REPAIR
TODAY’S TOOL S DO HALF THE WORK FOR YOU BY ALLISON ROGERS In the ever-evolving landscape of the automotive industry, advancements in technology continue to reshape the way vehicles are manufactured and repaired. Among the most notable innovations is the integration of robotics, which has revolutionized collision repair and automotive manufacturing processes. These sophisticated machines […]
THE DEAL WITH DEPRECIATION
HOW DOES CAR COLOUR AFFECT RESALE VALUE? BY ALLISON ROGERS What’s the difference between yellow and gold cars? Thousands of dollars, apparently. When sprayed on a vehicle, one of these colours holds its value a lot better than the other—and the result may surprise you. iSeeCars, a car research company and search site designed for […]
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 […]
