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In a busy shop, every minute matters. APT Auto Parts Trading helps you keep jobs on schedule with a wide selection of CAPA Certified parts, ready to ship from local warehouses across Canada. When you order from APT, you get the right part, delivered fast, backed by quality and service...

Sometimes going back-to-basics can make the difference between a quality repair and a failed repair. Let us see how to identify tire tread patterns and their repair considerations.  Where the rubber meets the road, the tire contact patch is the sole part of the tire that comes into direct contact...

The Canadian Collision Industry Forum (CCIF) Steering Committee guides the establishment of priority areas for CCIF and ensures the continued success of CCIF events. CCIF offers Canada’s collision sector—collision repairers, suppliers, insurers, associations, to original equipment manufacturers and educators—exclusive opportunities to discuss and share industry trends and challenges.    The CCIF...

Canada’s collision repair industry is navigating an increasingly complex landscape. Rising equipment costs, tighter margins, and growing pressure from insurers demand more than technical skill to thrive. For shop owners seeking to strengthen operations and drive long-term success, focusing on key areas, such as marketing, customer loyalty, and partnerships, can...

Have you had an experience where the vehicle notified the owner that it was being moved while it was in your repair facility? App-based connected services are available from many vehicle makers and may require special considerations before beginning repairs.  Telematic systems, such as OnStar, have been offered in Canada...

Sometimes, returning to the basics can make the difference between a quality and a failed repair. You might need to refinish the panel backside and edges when repairing and refinishing.   While sounding similar, panel backside refinishing and edging/jamming are separate tasks. Panel backside refinishing can involve the inside or backside...