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‘Key part’ of their business; PPG gains more sustainability recognition

Coatings giant PPG has notched up another gong in its quest to turn its sustainability goals into commercial reality.

NSW takes ‘the lead’ in dispelling EV range doubts

NSW has taken one step toward meeting the growing demand for EVs in regional areas  and help overcome lingering range …

Skills still holding aftermarket back as it adapts to Tech and China

The nations key aftermarket body has released a snapshot of the biggest issues facing the automotive industry, with skills still …

New awards to celebrate shining lights in the industry

One of the largest automotive advocacy bodies in Australia has dedicated a special collision repair business award as part of …

Why is ADAS failing to prevent more crashes?

IAG  is investigating the reasons customer aversion to ADAS safety systems and their unrealised potential to stop accidents when almost …

New EV utes powers into Australia’s favourite vehicle space

Another well-known ute brand is charging into the alternative energy space with the launch of its first all -electric ute.

‘Apprenticeships are just the beginning’; ongoing training toward excellence

An accident repair centre in eastern Melbourne is the latest collision repairer to join the industry’s training elite.

Product and Services

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 …

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 …

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Movers & Shakers

Opening the door to clearer repair information

When the ‘right to repair’ legislation passed into law almost three years ago, the Australian Automotive Service and Repair Authority …

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 …

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 …

Building a reputation, one client at a time

Family has strong staying power and this four decade business shows how vital developing the culture is.

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 …