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ICBC Announces Elimination of the Tow Bid Process for Towing Suppliers

ICBC to Streamline Towing Services by Eliminating Tow Bid Process Effective July 22, 2024 Beginning July 22, 2024, ICBC will be eliminating the tow bid process for towing suppliers. This change aims to standardize and streamline processes, ensuring minimal delays for our customers. Current Process: In some instances, ICBC requests bids from several tow companies […]

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Women-Friendly Workplaces

How to make your workplace work for everyone. by Andrea Jacques, Kyosei Consulting Inc. Navigating today’s work environment, especially in trades like automotive repair, brings a unique set of challenges and opportunities. With women representing a mere 1% of employees in skilled trade positions, and a hefty portion of the workforce heading towards retirement, it’s

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ARA and RoadSafetyBC Collaborate for Major Upgrades to Lien Regulation

The ARA and RoadSafetyBC Spearhead Progressive Updates in Vehicle Impoundment The ARA is pleased to announce a significant update to the Lien on Impounded Motor Vehicle Regulation (Lien Regulation) in collaboration with RoadSafetyBC. We are proud to share that this development is a culmination of our years-long partnership with RoadSafetyBC, working to implement much-needed improvements

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Artificial Intelligence in the Estimating Processes

Will the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) pose a risk to the collision repair industry, or will it enhance the overall quality of service? by David Ribeiro There are moments in history when we can identify updates that change the industry forever. The adoption of unibody construction and the implementation of advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS)

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