by Iva Kestrankova (Photo courtesy of Trina Wong) After 32 years of juggling her automotive career with many outdoor activities, Trina Wong recently announced her well-deserved early retirement to commit fully to her family and doing what she loves. When Trina Wong started with Klassic Auto Body, she did not have any automotive experience, but thanks to […]
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Courtesy ICBC: Enhanced Care is a whole new way of doing auto insurance, one that lowers the price of insurance for drivers in British Columbia while providing everyone with access to significantly better care and recovery benefits if they are injured in a crash. Under Enhanced Care, which comes into effect on May 1, 2021, if
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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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by Ken Hendricks, ARA senior industry advisor Premier John Horgan recently announced his government’s priorities and has issued mandate letters to each ministry. Each letter outlines the government’s strategy for tackling the major political, social, and economic challenges facing us today. Specific to each ministry, the letters outline a mandate to enact policies that support
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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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