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FUTURE OF WORK: Dundas independent auto shops support small business

December 24, 2025

James and Nicole Elzinga, of Arrow Automotive Repair, and their daughter, Winnie, outside their 200 King St. W. location. A unique arrangement between three Dundas businesses that might otherwise be seen as competitors set the stage for the independent repair shops to thrive into the future. Eccles Auto Service, Arrow Automotive Repair and Dundas Cycle and Powersports cooperated to protect local jobs in the auto tech sector, and other small businesses in downtown Dundas. Bruce Eccles, founder of Eccles Auto, sold his former shop at 200 King St. W. to James and Nicole Elzinga of Arrow Automotive. The shop’s former…

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Best Ways To Increase the Range of Your EV

December 15, 2025

If you’re new to EVs, you might not know all the best ways to increase its overall range. In this guide, we’ve put together some of the best ways to do so. Generally, people who own gas cars don’t put much thought into how much gas they waste while driving. The reason for this is due to the fact that gas cars take mere minutes to get back on the road once they’re out of fuel. On the other hand, once an EV runs out of power, it can sometimes take as long as an hour to have a full…

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Auto Body Shop Financials: Breakeven Point and Beyond

December 13, 2025

This article is the fourth in a series on accounting. To view the rest of the series: Part 1, click here. Part 2, click here. Part 3, click here. One of the most valuable things in any collision repair business is for ownership and management to have an accurate understanding of their financial performance. In this series, we’ve elaborated on that key point and broken down the ins and outs of the profit and loss (P&L) statement as well as given insight into industry standards on the structure of how that P&L should look. We’ve given recommendations for an easier…

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Rep. Darrell Issa’s bill would shorten patents on auto repair parts

December 5, 2025

WASHINGTON — US Rep. Darrell Issa, R-Calif., reintroduced a bill Wednesday that would amend US patent laws by reducing the time automakers can enforce design patents on collision repair parts to two and a half years from 14 years against aftermarket parts suppliers. The bill — known as the Save Money on Auto Repair Transportation, or SMART, Act — would apply to automotive components, such as fenders, quarter panels and doors, and only affect aftermarket repair parts. It would not alter the 14-year period in which automakers can enforce design patents against other automakers. The revived legislation is supported by…

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Automotive AI Repair Services Market is Expected to Surpass

November 24, 2025

Westford USA, March 22, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Automotive AI Repair Services market is poised for substantial growth in the North American and Asia Pacific regions, fueled by several factors such as increased efficiency, accuracy, cost reduction, improved customer services, and safety. The integration of AI technology in automotive repair services has the potential to streamline repair processes, leading to reduced diagnostic and repair times. This results in faster service delivery to customers while optimizing repair shop resources. As a result, the demand for automotive AI repair services is expected to rise in the coming years, driving growth in…

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Most Dangerous Car Colors Revealed

November 21, 2025

Drivers have been warned to think carefully about what car they choose because certain color choices can put them at a significantly higher risk of an accident. According to motoring safety experts at Road Angel, motorists who own a red vehicle are most likely to be in danger on the roads. While the safety features and ratings are at the top of the list when searching for a new ride, drivers are urged to consider opting for a statistically safer shade. Research has revealed that a staggering 60% of red cars have reportedly been in accidents, making it the most…

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Insurers face inflation, rising auto repair costs, CCC

November 12, 2025

The average cost of vehicle repairs is increasing, but that doesn’t necessarily mean that the likelihood of auto insurers declaring total losses after accidents is increasing, according to insurance industry observers and research. This contrast between repair costs and total loss claims is happening now because of a complex balance of other economic factors in the auto market, says Jason Verlen, vice president of product marketing at CCC Intelligent Solutions Inc., a property and casualty insurance economy cloud platform , which recently published its annual Crash Course report on trends in auto insurance, claims, repairs and driving behaviors. Jason Verlen,…

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Surveillance video captures suspected arson, explosion outside Nanaimo auto-repair shop – BC

November 1, 2025

A Nanaimo, BC, business owner captured a concerning incident on camera recently.Surveillance footage of the lot of Pure Gold Automotive, located at Bastion Street and Wallace Drive, caught a man early Monday morning smashing a car window parked outside and then throwing something inside it. The man, who is wearing a hood, then walks away. The car catches fire shortly afterward. const. Gary O’Brien with the Nanaimo RCMP said the incident took place around 6 am “On the video, we have an individual going into the parking lot. He’s tinkering with the gas tank of a parked vehicle. Moments…

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Glendale officials agree to settlement with auto repair shops after foul balls damage cars

October 31, 2025

Glendale city officials have agreed to enter a settlement with Kummrow Automotive and others after foul balls from Richard E. Maslowski Park resulted in damaged vehicles. The Glendale Common Council voted to pay the automotive company $22,666 toward improvements that would obstruct foul balls from hitting cars parked for repair or waiting for pick-up in Kummrow’s lot. Under the settlement, Milwaukee School of Engineering and Nicolet High School will also pay $22,666 each. The estimated total cost of improvements ― which will involve building a carport to shelter the vehicles ― is $68,000, according to the agreement. Both the MSOE…

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Hyundai Motor Reports Record-Breaking March and Q1 2023 Sales

October 30, 2025

Hyundai Motor America reported total March sales of 75,404 units, a 27% increase compared to March 2022 and the best March in Hyundai history. This was the fifth consecutive month with a total monthly sales record, led by Venue (+74%), Elantra HEV (+37%), Tucson HEV (+52%), and Kona N (+5%). March was an all-time best-ever retail and total sales record for Santa Cruz (+30%) and Santa Fe HEV (+123%). Hyundai fleet sales were 9.4% of the total volume for the month. “March 2023 will be a month to remember and a great way to finish the quarter with our fifth…

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