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Burning issues in air conditioning

01 Aug 2011

HyChill is the first hydrocarbon refrigerant brand in the world to be used by an OEM. After more than 20 years of supplying the automotive industry,

Compressed air accident more than a pain in the butt

01 Aug 2011

A freak accident in New Zealand recently involved a truck driver who inflated “like a balloon”...

After Noah in Queensland

01 Aug 2011

It has taken hard work, Aussie backbone and great determination, but the majority of the panel shops affected by the floods earlier this year are up-and-running and, relatively speaking, back to normal.

Safety considerations on hybrid and electric vehicles

01 Aug 2011

Richard Pratt, CEO of training institution I-Car, discusses how new electric car technology could affect the paint and panel industry.

Getting the best out of your apprentice

01 Aug 2011

Treat your apprentices well and you’ll have a skilled employee trained to do things your way.

TRW introduces roof airbag technology

01 Aug 2011

TRW Automotive announced a new ‘bag in roof’ airbag system which...

Bumper-to-bumper rewards

01 Aug 2011

Bumpers Online turns unwanted plastic bumpers into reconditioned bumpers and recycled plastic products, as well as a range of rewards for smash repairers.

Dangerous repairs on heavy goods vehicles

01 Aug 2011

AHVRA, the Australian Heavy Vehicle Repair Association, is concerned that unqualified and under-equipped repairers working on heavy vehicles could be endangering lives.

The repair shops of the future

01 Jun 2011

Suncorp is developing more initiatives to assist its partners in the repair industry, including sponsoring the Suncorp/AP&P Autobody Repairer of the Year awards, the inaugural Repairer Study tour and a training program with I-Car, as Suncorp’s Jas...

MTA-SA calls for apprenticeship support

01 Jun 2011

A national drop-out rate of 52 per cent for Australian apprenticeships is totally unacceptable, according to the Motor Trades Association of South Australia, and is a reflection of the insufficient support given to employers to encourage participa...
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