Automotive franchisees ‘win’ with extra protections
Australia’s leading auto industry bodies are celebrating a win for franchised repairers and motor dealers in their inclusion under government reforms to the franchising code.
Read More
Coupe de Grace; how Japan stole the march on driving for pleasure
Custom Corner with Cliff Chambers explores the Japanese motor industry’s discovery that building cars which embodied enjoyment, was a good way to become established in the global vehicle market.
Read More
Research reveals the main issues with EV repairs
A new J.D Power study highlights the issues that repairers see with EVs in the workshop, and reveals the most reliable car for overall product quality.
Read More
The path toward retaining skilled workers
A new ACIA report has highlighted the severity of the skills gap in the repair industry, showing more than half of advertised jobs remain unfilled. But the literature review also gives sharper focus to what may be causing the problems of retention and where solutions may lie.
Read More
A window into the future; tech insights from the world
A window on the world can reveal future trends and lessons for the Australian collision industry. Don’t miss the chance to hear Repairify Director of Innovation, Martin Brown, next month.
Read More
Turbo charge your EOFY with Capricorn finance
For tens of thousands of businesses and technicians in the automotive industry across Australia and New Zealand, the name Capricorn is not only familiar but one whose 50-year reputation has been built on trust and collaboration.
Read More
A helping hand in the ongoing skills and training challenge
Skills shortages and the need to pursue training as a key to meeting the future are well-known challenges for the repair industry. Perhaps less well known is the help available to help workshops get there.
Read More
Crash Course 2024 report lessons revealed
The Crash Course Q1 report of 2024 uncovers the impact of growing vehicle complexity on auto-insurance claims in the US and could hold some valuable precedents for the global collision repair industry.
Read More
When yank tanks were top of the class
In 1960’s Australia, if you wanted to create an impression and flaunt personal success, an American car was almost essential.
Read More
Getting the workshop culture right
Taking on an apprentice is a big investment for any automotive business. Most owners want a good apprentice for the long haul and building a workshop culture is a great place to start.
Read More