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A study by Monash University has revealed the most common illicit drug found in injured and fatal car drivers in Victoria from 2010 to 2019.

Big utes in the safety spotlight

  Large utes are in the safety spot light after concerns grow about their impact in crashes.

Choice of repairer tabled by MTA SA/NT

South Australia could soon make history as the first state in the nation to guarantee motorists the right to choose …

Alternative powertrains approach one in three new vehicles

New energy vehicles continue to grow in the Australian car parc, making almost one in three new purchases,  as Australians …

The momentum of shared ideas, even the tough subjects

One of the largest associations of collision repairers in the United States sat down to discuss a diverse range of …

The SMART way in SA; innovation at every step

Capital SMART Repairs has officially opened its new multi-million-dollar Wingfield facility in Adelaide, raising the bar for efficiency, innovation, and …

Cut. Scuff. Repeat: getting it right every time

When you’re in the middle of a job, the last thing you want to worry about is whether your abrasives …

Auto skills shortage demands that ‘action’ follow recognition

The ubiquitous skills shortage in automotive has received a preliminary boost with it staying on the federal government’s recognised shortage …

Product and Services

Precision: the best starting point

When the outcome of body repairs can have a profound impact on vehicle safety, accuracy is a vital starting point …

Sophisticated lighting technology demands precise calibration

Automotive lighting is becoming one of an increasingly important safety feature on modern vehicles and safe repairs require the most …

Cold comfort on a winter morning, the starters that can be relied on

It may be getting cold as the south of Australia approaches the winter solstice but there is one bit of …

Mercedes gives Standox and Spies Hecker another tick for repairs

Axalta Coatings has won a major commendation from prestige motoring brand Mercedes-Benz with a renewed approval of its top brands.

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What it means to have ‘skin in the game’

Fix Network CEO Steve Leal approaches the massive amount of change in the automotive industry with a combination of passion, …

To the next fifty years

Brad Gannon inherited a strong legacy as Group Chief Executive of Capricorn in the year it celebrated 50 years and notched up 30,000 members.
Brad Gannon has inherited a strong legacy as Group Chief Executive of Capricorn in the year it celebrated 50 years …

‘Postpone’ NVES penalties until infrastructure has caught up

A major OEM is advocating for a postponement of emission penalties as the nation catches up with its transition to …

Entrepreneurial Women in Automotive

Fix Network’s Tash Lang is hands-on and happy to help

When it comes to helping independent repair business owners grow, few are better equipped than Natasha Lang, Operations and Performance …
Ensuring the first points in the repair journey are a friendly reception are important. For Chantel Griezans it's all about staying people focussed.

First impressions

Collisions are fundamentally a negative experience for the vehicle owner, ensuring the first touchpoints in the repair journey are a …
Owning your own business can be intimidating. But at only 25 years old that is exactly what Siobhan Macdonald took on.

The business that fills a gap in the industry

Owning your own business can be intimidating, especially if it is grappling with ever-changing automotive technology. But at only 25 …
Hiliary Bradbury from the ACIA is one name behind a team of industry veterans aiming to uplift the collision repair industry.

A people first approach to help uplift the industry

A people first approach, mixed with a desire to see the industry succeed, Hiliary Bradbury from the ACIA is one …

Special Reports

Barry Edney discusses a selection of the challenges and "hot topics” currently facing collision repairers in Europe.

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Talking Shop

Building the complete body repair business

Sometimes the glitter of an awards ceremony doesn’t reveal what really makes a business tick. Chris and Fiona Bourke have …

Keeping the passion alive: adapt and diversify

Learning ways to adapt and diversify a business is sometimes the key to keeping a business afloat and refreshed. Central …

Brothers in plans and a vision to put the customer first

Building a reputation through quality craftsmanship and effective communication is a challenge for any business. The Barberic brothers have made …
Willmot Smash Repairs has managed to balance a healthy workplace with business efficiency and grow into a major independent business.

Secrets to sustaining staff and independence

Making sure the workplace is an environment where your staff can thrive is essential for high staff retention. Willmot Smash …

Business in the top end

Longevity in a repair workshop is the goal for many businesses. The Turnbulls have successfully been operating Al’s Panel Shop …