Manheim UVVI: used vehicle prices slumps after hurricaines pass
Atlanta, Georgia — January 10, 2018 — Used vehicles prices have softened in the wake fierce hurricane season. The Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index—which accounts for wholesale pieces adjusted for mix, mileage and season—came to a reading of 132.0 last December. While a 5.6 pointover last year, is also marks the lowest levels seen since […]
Canada: cooling on cars, picking up on pickups
By CRM staff Richmond Hill, Ontario — January 10, 2018 — While sales of cars slipped in Canada last year, it was a record-breaking year for vehicle sales overall, thanks to the number of light trucks bought by Canadians, according to a report released by DesRosiers Automotive Consultants. With Canadians buying more than two million […]
Western Paint & Equipment saddles up and moves north
By Gideon Scanlon Edmonton, Alberta — January 10, 2018 — After 19 years hidden behind car dealerships on Stony Creek Road, the crew at Edmonton-based refinisher Western Paint & Equipment will be moseying on over to a new building later this month. “We are all very excited,” says manager Gerard Gannon. “We had outgrown the […]
SATA counterfeit guns busted in China
By CRM Staff Toronto, Ontario — January 10, 2018 — In an effort to protect customers from under or non-performing SATA spray gun copies, SATA has remained active in catching counterfeit products, an issue that occurs globally. Recently, police held a successful raid against a number of copycats producing fake spray guns in China. Several […]
Car-Part.com receives Collision Industry Electronic Commerce company of the year 2017 award
By Erin McLaughlin Toronto, Ontario — January 10, 2017 — The Collision Industry Electronic Commerce Association (CIECA) Board of Trustees recently presented the 2017 company of the year award to Car-part.com. The association chose Car-Part.com for its dedication to leadership and contributions to the industry. Car-Part.com CEO, Jeff Schroder commented, “CIECA is at the centre […]
