CIIA adds two Ontario license exam prep courses
Hamilton, Ontario — August 20, 2015 — Collision Industry Information Assistance (CIIA) has now scheduled two additional classes to help unlicensed techs successfully complete the Ontario trades license exam for Autobody and Collision Repair. CIIA has added the additional courses due to demand. “The impact of trades license enforcement by the Ontario College of Trades […]
Friday Fun Reads: Car hacking, Apple’s e-vehicle, and deterring thieves
By Jeff Sanford Toronto, Ontario — August 20, 2015 — Fun and interesting news bits and overlooked stories from the week that was: – The new and exciting world of criminal car hacking continues to evolve. Researchers have found that a car fitted with a new device from Metromile that allows the company users […]
CAR-MS QRP expands in Atlantic Canada
By Mike Davey Toronto, Ontario — August 20, 2015 — The CAR-MS QRP Group of Recyclers is growing again, with the addition of four new members in Atlantic Canada. This comes hot on the heels of the company’s recently announced partnership with Monidex. CAR-MS QRP was formed in October of 2005, when two companies decided […]
New Red Seal prep course coming to Winnipeg
Winnipeg, Manitoba — August 20, 2015 — A new prep course for the Red Seal exam is coming to Winnipeg in October. Candidates writing the trades license exam as an Auto Body and Collision Damage Repairer (Red Seal) are urged to consider the course if they have worked the hours but lack formal instruction, have […]
Financial round-up: LKQ buys Wheelers, Zacks gives US Auto Parts a “buy”
By Jeff Sanford Toronto, Ontario — August 20, 2015 — Wall Street continues to show new interest in the collision repair sector, with some interesting developments happening in the financial sector. Texas-based investment advisor Generational Equity announced LKQ Corporation has purchased its client, an autobody supply firm known as Wheeler’s Autobody Supply. Based in Iowa, […]
