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With over two decades of experience in the auto care industry, Jeremiah Shaw has a wealth of knowledge—and he looks forward to sharing it every day. With technologies emerging at a rapid pace in Canada’s collision sector, Jeremiah knows the importance of staying up to date with the latest developments...

The second Canadian Collision Industry Forum (CCIF) event of the year gathered this past week in Montréal, bringing together collision repairers, insurers, dealers, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), educators, suppliers and service providers to connect and learn about the latest industry trends, challenges, and opportunities.  Working better together: Insights from original...

Cosmetic repair today has many options for repair materials. During the collision repair process, a technician is faced with what is the appropriate body filler. There are various options of body filler that have been introduced over the years, all of which have different characteristics and applications.  New types include...

The Canadian Collision Industry Forum (CCIF) Steering Committee guides the establishment of priority areas for CCIF and ensures the continued success of CCIF events. CCIF offers Canada’s collision sector—collision repairers, suppliers, insurers, associations, to original equipment manufacturers and educators—exclusive opportunities to discuss and share industry trends and challenges.    The CCIF...

The Canadian Auto Care Industry Conference (CAIC) unifies two major events in the Canadian auto care calendar: the AIA Canada National Conference and the Canadian Collision Industry Forum (CCIF) in Toronto. It brings together key industry players from across both mechanical and collision sectors, providing attendees with numerous opportunities to...

In today’s competitive automotive repair industry, staying current with the latest standards and technologies is crucial. Coache Collision Ltd. of Vancouver, British Columbia, earned their first I-CAR Canada Gold Class recognition in 2018, a milestone that underscored their dedication to excellence.   This achievement was accomplished by having a Platinum-recognized technician...