By 2022, between 70 and 95 percent of new vehicles sold will record the vehicle’s data—such as driving behaviour—and send that information back to the original equipment manufacturer (OEM). This makes the OEMs the gatekeepers of the information necessary for knowing how to perform safe and accurate repairs on that vehicle, which means the consumer […]
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It’s not often we have the opportunity to celebrate success like this. The ARA is happy to announce that ICBC has confirmed the implementation of a procedure to recognize the feather, prime, and block operation. This is great news and supports the work the ARA, other industry members, along with ICBC staff have completed in
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For some, the ICBC Collision Repair program has been a reinforcement of best business practices for progressive shops, while for others it has been a wake-up call to ensure they are tooled and trained to meet the demanding needs of the modern vehicle repair. One area that has been confusing for many is certification programs.
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