Collision Repair Expo breaks records showing ‘how incredible the industry is’
Australia’s biggest aftermarket expo has lived up to its name, breaking records in attendance over the three day event.
Where passion and colour collide in a lot of fun
For Hot Rod fans, the last weekend in May holds a very special place and the joys of a custom …
Glasurit 100 Line continues to grow
While efficiency is front of mind for most body workshops, the environmental impact of their products and energy use are …
A journey toward excelling in autobody repair
Autobody Repair Award winner, Ali Rezaie, has overcome many challenges whilst creating a new life in Australia, finding the passion …
“Right to Repair” progress; AAAA’s Stuart Charity presents a score card
The Right to Repair: Fair and Open Competition – Are We There Yet? Seminar was held at the Collision Repair …
Don’t drop the ball on your drop coat
The objective is to give that perfect as-new OEM finish. Using these techniques may help overcome the pitfalls of a …
Fast curing even in the cold
The advent of a cold winter doesn’t mean slowing down to U-pol.
Product and Services
Car-O-Liner’s reliable and flexible system
Lifting and clamping are fundamentals of any workshop but doing them securely, safely and efficiently can make the difference to …
Giving a workshop the lift it needs
Car-O-Liner have taken their innovative approach to great workshop solutions and trusted quality, and incorporated them in a range of …
Clearing up the confusion about weld through primer
Weld through primer is one of the most misunderstood materials in auto restoration. Weld through primers contain either zinc or …
Farécla’s polishing partnership worth seeking out
For workshops looking for a combined polishing system that will help deliver the best outcomes with less effort and lower …Don’t run away just yet, follow us on social media!
Movers & Shakers
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 …
The way ahead for Australia’s largest repair group
The new chair for the AMA Group, Caroline Waldron, has a clear message for the repair industry; it must stay …
Entrepreneurial Women in Automotive
Diverse background adds to the business for the new winner of the ‘Woman in Automotive’ Award
The first winner of the new category at the Collision Repair Awards, the ‘Woman in Automotive’ Award, has been announced.
Welding her future to the world of Supercars
From bartending to working on supercars, Bonnie Inkster is a shining example of what happens when you drown out background …
2024 Lifetime Achievement Awards finalists announced
The 2024 National Collision Repairer Lifetime Achievement Awards finalists have been announced in three categories including Women in Automotive Award, …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 …
Talking Shop
How one repair shop is set on a new automotive horizon
Repair workshops face new challenges every day but the tide of change, with new powertrains and technology, appears to be …
‘Like everybody’s part of a big family’; finding the support you need
Friends in need may well be friends indeed, but it also helps to have support and advice in the everyday …
Adding light and space to inspire training
When a workshop is cluttered or tired looking, a change of scenery may be what is needed to inspire staff …
Talking Shop – Max Auto Smash Repairs
The National Collision Repairer chats with Jamie Carruthers, who shares his journey and discusses his current businesses as he celebrates …