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We sat down with Jack De Sena of Doug's Place Southgate Collision Repairs Edmonton, Alberta for a "5-in-10".  Jack talks about how their affiliation with the OEM's really helped to guide them through COVID-19.  Navigating uncharted territory they segregated their front office staff from their production space to keep this essential business running.

Learn more about small business owners and their brands #smallbusinessowners #smallbusinessmatters #collisionrepair #insurtech

Check out Part 2! Rick Francoeur 360 Collision Centres talks about opening one of the first satellite stores in BC! 360 Fabrication Inc. #insurtech#collisionrepair #insurancesolutions #autobody #oemcertified

Rick Francoeur of 360 Collision Centres in Abbotsford, BC sits down with CrashBay.com - John Harvey for 5 questions in 5 minutes.... (well this one was 10 minutes so we did part 1 & part 2)!

We started the "5-in-10" (originally "5-in-5") concept to provide a platform to small business owners - interviewing them as they tell the stories of their businesses and their brands in their communities!  Authentic stories from real business owners - if you're a student of business and continuous improvement you'll enjoy this platform.  Stay tuned for many more business owner interviews! Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for more:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9lzGOrS_Yy_Dy2O0ap6o_Q

CrashBay.com's small part to help small businesses through this challenging time.  We will release a series of lean videos over the next several weeks.  Including the following topics:

• 5S in five minutes
• 2 minutes on each of the 5S's
• 8 process wastes and how to reduce or eliminate them

If you’re lucky (or unlucky) enough to live somewhere with harsh winter weather, you’re probably well aware of the toll it can take on your vehicle. Winter car protection is critical to keeping the exterior of your car looking like new. Without it, the salt used to de-ice roads, parking lots, and driveways will begin to eat away at the metal parts and paint on your car.

Here are the steps to take to prevent rust on car paint.

The winter season can create harsh conditions for your car. It can cause you to breakdown on the side of the road or require costly repairs. Fortunately, there are some ways that you can reduce the risk of a breakdown or having an accident and keep your car operational throughout the window. Here are ten winter car tips to winterize your vehicle no matter where you live.

CrashBay.com was featured in Collision Repair Magazine's December 2019 print edition.