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30th Anniversary Issue - Tony Farruggia, Farrugia Bodyworks

Tony Farrugia has been carrying out quality repairs in the ACT since 1983. In 2005, after a substantial investment, Farrugia Bodyworks opened its state-of-the-art workshop,

30th Anniversary Issue - Michael Wilkinson of Peter Wilkinson and Co

Michael Wilkinson of Peter Wilkinson and Co owns this well established shop in Welshpool, WA. Previous Paint and Panel award winners, Wilkinson only repairs BMW, Mercedes-Benz and Lexus.

30th Anniversary Issue - Car-O-Liner calibrates the future

Car-O-Liner was among the first modern measuring and alignment systems to be introduced to Australia, with the company founded in Sweden over 30 years ago.

AARN - Are you a heavy hitter?

This new column by Australian Accident Repair Network (AARN) members aims to share best practice and discuss industry issues.

Industry health check

The 2012 Automotive Environmental Scan red-flags problems that lie ahead for the automotive industry.

Independent aftermarket access to vehicle repair and service data

The second half of 2011 provided some big steps forward in the global campaign to ensure that independent repairers are given access to the critical information and special tools required to repair and maintain modern vehicles.

Risky business Insurance tips

Vero Insurance property risk engineer Wayne Thompson shares some of the risks he’s encountered in paint and panel shops, so that you can consider whether your business would be covered if it happened to you.

Finance - Protect your assets

The Personal Properties Securities Act is perhaps one of the biggest game changers for Australian businesses outside the myriad tax reforms introduced over the years. The PPSA will change the way in which security is taken over personal property, ...

Peugeot Approved Panel Repairer Program

Peugeot is in the second round of reviewing applications from smash repair shops to become a part of the new Peugeot Automobiles Australia Approved Panel Repairer Program.

Car Craft thrives in WA

Noelle Simons is general manager of Car Craft in Perth. She talks to Paint and Panel about Car Craft, and her 22-year career in the motor industry.

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