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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A recent tip from ICBC reminds auto recyclers and collision repair shops what is the use and requirements of refusal numbers: A participant must be able to justify their decisions for the use of original equipment manufacturer (OEM) parts rather than alternate parts. Some factors that are considered are: Parts availability Shipping Loss of use, and Cycle
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The ARA is moving forward with a number of proposals designed to keep tow operators safer on the road. WorkSafeBC has completed its public consultation for newly proposed amendments to Part 18 of the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) regulations. The new regulations are now on their way to being ratified. The ARA’s towing and
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