Survey says: Summer students
By CRM Staff Toronto, Ontario — March 19, 2018 — The end of the school year is quickly approaching and, with summer just around the corner, there will be no shortage of fresh-faced would-be collision repairers eagerly seeking short-term employment on the shop floor. Owners can expect a flurry of resumes that find their […]
Canadian autobody industry leaders respond to Aviva shop fraud investigation
By CRM Staff Toronto, Ontario — March 19, 2018 — Inspired by tow truck driver recommendations, Aviva recently led an undercover investigation into Canadian collision repair shops. The investigation, covered by CTV, found evidence that repair facilities are conducting inappropriate repairs. The major Canadian P&C carrier crashed ten vehicles and appraised the damage […]
New report says insurance rates are climbing in Alberta and falling in Ontario
By CRM Staff Toronto, Ontario — March 20, 2018 — A new insurance report from LowestRates.ca shows the latest trends coming out of 2017, in its Auto Insurance Price Index. “The car insurance industry can be a bit of a mystery to consumers, and that’s the main reason we created the Auto Insurance Price […]
Tuesday Ticker: March 20, 2018
By Jeff Sanford Toronto, Ontario — March 20, 2018 — In this week’s Tuesday Ticker, AutoCanada reports that service and repair drive a big 2017, PPG lifts prices for auto OEMs, and much more. AutoCanada The publicly-traded Canadian automobile dealership group AutoCanada this week reported its financial results for full year and […]
