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The American tool manufacturer Milwaukee just unveiled a new tool aimed at body repair professionals: the M18 FUEL 10-Gauge Nibbler, the most powerful cordless nibbler currently available on the market.

Dutch paint manufacturer AkzoNobel just launched a new water-based basecoat designed to be applied in a single step.

Modern vehicles are true hubs of technology. Driver assistance and safety systems, such as adaptive cruise control (ACC), parking assistance, or blind-spot radars, offer an unprecedented level of comfort and protection. However, these advancements come with increased complexity that can be compromised by a seemingly minor detail: the use of aftermarket parts.

Every two years, Fix Network unites our corporate leadership team with our family of franchisees, key partners, and special guests at our Global Conference where we deliver an unparalleled opportunity for learning, networking and forging lasting partnerships.

American coachbuilder Rezvani, specializing in luxury armored vehicles, has just unveiled its latest creation: the Vengeance. This extraordinary SUV is built on a GM T1 chassis, similar to that of the Cadillac Escalade.

The automotive bodywork sector, a cornerstone of vehicle maintenance and repair, is built around two distinct markets: the primary market and the secondary market. While complementary, these segments operate with specific dynamics and challenges that shape the industry ecosystem.

On September 17 and 18, the Simplicity Car Care Growth Conference took place. Chantal Cox, co-owner of a body shop in Watford, Ontario, shared her impressions of this event, which brought together franchised body shop operators in Montreal.

The platinum rules of auto body repair, which I developed, are not merely operational principles. They represent a true roadmap to performance and profitability. Like the essential ingredients of a recipe, these three pillars, quality estimation, parts management, and smooth scheduling, are inseparable for achieving excellence.

For nearly 40 years, Dany Rousseau has been working in the automobile industry. Today, as a partner-owner of Brassard Pièces d’auto and a member of Eco Pièces, he takes pride in contributing to automobile recycling due to the significant role this sector plays in our society.