Struggling due to the COVID-19 pandemic? The ARA has gathered the following resources to help you get the financial support you need to get through these difficult times. Small and Medium-Sized Business Recovery Grant Grants of $10,000 to $30,000 are available to small and medium sized B.C. businesses impacted by COVID-19. An additional $5,000 to […]
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Lost your print copy of ARA News? Someone else in your business hogging it? Prefer to read it online? The digital edition of our member magazine, ARA News, is now available to read online. There is nothing to download or install. Just click the button to open the current edition of the magazine and start
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The ICBC Collision Repair Program raises the bar for the entire industry, focusing on accurate and safe repairs. The ARA helps body shops be top performers with its Certified Collision Repair Program as a cost-saving alternative to comply with this new level of professionalism required by the provincial insurer. The ARA’s Certified Collision Repair Program
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Reflecting on the Year 2020 To serve you better in 2021, the ARA is reflecting on the past year and wants to hear from you. What trends took place in 2020? What are your expectations for 2021? Have you seen an increase in the number of zero-emissions vehicles you are servicing, repairing, or towing? An
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How to Challenge the Auto Glass Technician Certification in B.C. In B.C., an individual can become certified as an automotive glass technician by completing the AutomotiveGlass Technician apprenticeship program (“Apprenticeship pathway”) or by challenging the certification(“Challenge pathway”). The following instructions are for automotive glass technicians who have significant trade experience and wish to apply to
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Plan Eases Customers’ Financial Woes HAVE YOU EVER LOST A JOB BECAUSE THE CLIENT COULD NOT AFFORD THE REPAIR? Sometimes a vehicle needs $1,500 worth of repairs but the customer only has $500. To accommodate limited budgets, repair shops will often do the bare minimum and then have the customer come back later when they can
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ICBC announced the largest decrease in basic insurance in more than 40 years. This move is to reaffirm the commitment the government made to more affordable auto insurance for British Columbians. With the introduction of ICBC’s new Enhanced Care coverage in May 2021, customers with full ICBC basic and optional coverage will begin seeing average
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The ARA, through the support and cooperation of WorkSafeBC and industry partners, has developed comprehensive guidelines for the safe handling of electric vehicles (EVs) and high voltage batteries for the recycling and towing and recovery industries. Guidelines and protocols, along with other tools and resources, are available for download from ohs.ara.bc.ca. When Toyota launched the first
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The British Columbia legislature is back in session with the reading of the Throne Speech by the Lt. Governor, Janet Austin. As expected, today’s speech from the throne focused on the government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The speech outlined two main themes, Protecting People’s Health and Protecting People’s Livelihoods. On the economic recovery front,
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The COVID-19 pandemic has affected lives in many negative ways but it has also shown just how viable the automotive industry is as a career choice for young professionals. While many industries slowed down or were forced to shut their doors, automotive services experienced a dip in business at first but rebounded quickly, proving an
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