by SAAR | May 12, 2026 | Blogs
Did You Know? May 12th, 2026 We Have Found a New Executive Director! It appears that SAAR has found a replacement for me in the role of Executive Director. I’m pleased to share that Jake Korolis will be stepping into the position. Jake is a sharp and...
by SAAR | May 5, 2026 | Blogs
Did You Know? May 5, 2026 Leadership: The Missing Link in Your Auto Body Shop When the numbers aren’t where they should be, it’s rarely a tooling issue, a paint issue, or an insurer issue—it’s a leadership issue. Lately, I’ve been following Erkan Öz, one of...
by SAAR | Apr 28, 2026 | Blogs
Did You Know? April 21st, 2026 Can I Do a Little Rant? When it comes to the automotive repair industry, I know everyone is busy with their own lives and businesses. Sometimes, those immediate demands take precedence over the bigger picture. But what is the big...
by SAAR | Apr 21, 2026 | Blogs
Did You Know? April 21st, 2026 Toxic Gas, Delayed Ignition, and Unprepared Shops: An EV Fire Safety Primer for Collision Repairers From thermal imaging cameras to fire blankets, EV Safety founder Bruno Lucarelli explains what genuine EV fire readiness looks like...
by SAAR | Apr 14, 2026 | Blogs
MY APOLOGIES, THE CORRECT IS EMAIL IS Gord@arcticauto.ca By now most of you are aware that SGI is focusing on having more panels repaired rather than replaced. It just makes sense, the technology exists to facilitate more repair, and it is good for all stakeholders....
by SAAR | Apr 14, 2026 | Blogs
I sat in on the SGI training for Parts autonomy last week and I could hear many concerns from shops in attendance. The webinar at noon today will answer most of your questions, sign up even if you cannot attend so that we can send you a copy of the recording for you...
