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One of Australia's peak motoring bodies has launched a safety campaign to challenge federal election candidates to save lives.

National motoring body urging government to keep road safety promises

One of Australia’s peak motoring bodies has launched a safety campaign to challenge federal election candidates to save lives.
For the second consecutive year, PPG has been recognised as the only paints and coatings manufacturer on Barron’s 100 Most Sustainable U.S. Companies 2025 list.

PPG racks up another sustainability nod

For the second consecutive year, PPG has been recognised as the only paint and coatings manufacturer on Barron’s 100 Most …

Axalta champions excellence in vehicle refinishing competition

Axalta Coating Systems is gearing up to support the latest cohort of young apprentices at the WorldSkills National Championships in …
In the fast-paced world of automotive diagnostics, staying ahead of the curve is essential.

Revolutionising vehicle diagnostics

In the fast-paced world of automotive diagnostics, staying ahead of the curve is essential.
Ask a group of collision repair centre owners what the goal of their business is, and the majority are likely to say, it’s to repair accident damaged vehicles.

The business of doing business

Ask a group of collision repair centre owners what the goal of their business is, and the majority are likely …
No task too daunting or overwhelming, Parts Specialist, Juliet Mucunabitu, has proven to be a valuable asset to her team, and the industry.

Leading with a ‘can do’ attitude

No task too daunting or overwhelming, Parts Specialist, Juliet Mucunabitu, has proven to be a valuable asset to her team, …
Axalta Coating Systems Ltd, a leading global coatings company, announced its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2024.

Axalta acquires well-known brand U-Pol Australia

Leading global coatings company, Axalta has acquired well-known repair brand U-POL Australia.

Product and Services

Designed for day to day efficiency

Collision repair businesses are always seeking the elusive trio of efficiency and cost savings, without any compromise to quality. Sometimes it …

Energy efficient air compressors for the workshop

Most repair workshops are looking for ways to streamline their day-to-day operations. In reviewing processes, the highly specialised but vital …
If there is one thing Premium Diagnostics does well, it is their ability to provide top-notch car diagnostic tools at unbeatable prices.

A Phoenix that promises to rise again and again

Premium Diagnostics aims to fit a crucial gap in the repair market by providing top-notch car diagnostic tools and workshop …
Despite the influx of imitators, RAPTOR remains the original and best in the market. Its track record has solidified its position as the brand of choice.

Leaving imitators in the dust

Despite the influx of imitators, RAPTOR remains the original and best in the market. Its proven track record, continuous innovation, …

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Movers & Shakers

Key challenges ahead; how the automotive industry needs to deal with the big changes

The new CEO of the Motor Trades Association of Australia, Matt Hobbs has hit the ground running in a rapidly …

Opening up the vital career gateway to the future

This year has placed recruitment issues as front and centre for many repair businesses but the new advocacy body, the …

Closing a gender gap in crash testing

Her work began with pioneering investigations into whiplash from car crashes but now road safety researcher Astrid Linder has her eye …

Entrepreneurial Women in Automotive

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 …
One of the National Collision Repairer's entrepreneurial women and future leaders of the industry, has added another award to her resume.

Star apprentice celebrated at awards night

One of the National Collision Repairer’s entrepreneurial women and future leaders of the industry, has added another award to her …

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

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 …
Through growing a business from a one man show to a team of eight a decade later, Matt Bruce from MJB Bodyworks has learnt many lessons.

Growing a trusted team

Through growing a business from a one man show to a team of eight a decade later, Matt Bruce from …
For a small, country workshop, hours from the nearest city, JVS Bodyworks has done well to establish itself as a respected, quality repairer.

The soul of the country repairer

For a small, country workshop, hours from the nearest city, JVS Bodyworks has done well to establish itself as a respected, …
Celebrating 20 years of Flagstaff Autobody, but even longer in the industry, John Barry has been a leading figure in the Melbourne collision repair scene.

How one workshop leads with independence in a challenging climate

Celebrating 20 years of Flagstaff Autobody, but even longer in the industry, John Barry has been a leading figure in …
With the motto “if we remain the same, we fall behind”, it is not surprising DSI Panels is a business willing to take risks.

When rolling the dice on workshop expansion pays off

With the motto “if we remain the same, we fall behind”, it is not surprising DSI Panels is a business …