Buyers GuideUAP Inc. United Auto Parts / NAPAMONTREAL, Quebec H1N2B3Company OverviewContact7025, RUE ONTARIO ESTMONTREAL, Quebec H1N2B3CAAbout UAP Inc. United Auto Parts / NAPALatest from UAP Inc. United Auto Parts / NAPATrainingTraining Team-up: Peterborough businesses backing school's automotive programsUAP Inc. United Auto Parts / NAPAPeterborough, Ontario -- Members of the Peterborough area automotive aftermarket are once again coming together to support...May 29, 2025Training ProgramsDream Team: UAP/NAPA joining UAP/NAPA I-CAR Canada's Sustaining Partner ProgramUAP Inc. United Auto Parts / NAPAToronto, Ontario -- An auto parts behemoth is teaming up to provide training alongside a major collision industry group. UAP/NAPA is joining...May 21, 2025NewsWestern Wins: CARSTAR Canada hosts western regional meetingCARSTAR CANADAVictoria, British Columbia – CARSTAR recently hosted its Western regional meeting in Calgary, Alberta. Over two days, CARSTAR franchise partners from...April 22, 2025Trade AssociationsMeet the Team: AIA Canada announces new executive committee members at AGMAIA CanadaToronto, Ontario -- The Automotive Industries Association of Canada adding three fresh appointments to its board of directors...April 16, 2025Collision RepairService Skimping: Drivers deferring routine repair services and maintenance, even as vehicle age continues to increase, says new report from The Wall Street JournalCARFAX CanadaToronto, Ontario — According to a new report from The Wall Street Journal, while vehicles on North American roads have never been older, they are also being routinely repaired and serviced less. Notably, the study highlights how while the average age of light passenger vehicles in Canada and the United States are between 11 and […]December 16, 2024HomeREGIONAL NEWS | ONTARIOMETRICS MATTER On October 16, CARSTAR Canada hosted an exclusive educational event at CARSTAR Downsview, the latest location under the ownership of MGM Auto Group’s Mike Cherneta and Kapi Komera. Bill Davidge, CARSTAR Canada’s Director of Innovation and Technology, led a session focused on understanding metrics. Around 80 attendees joined, including personnel from collision repair […]December 13, 2024Collision RepairWelcomes of the Week: NOVUS Glass Hamilton Central announces grand opening under ownership of Jason RussellHamilton, Ontario — NOVUS Glass Hamilton Central has announced its grand opening under the leadership of Jason Russell, owner and operator of Russell Automotive Repair and Service Inc. Russell’s journey in the automotive world began in high school, where his auto shop classes ignited a fascination with classic cars. At the age of 16, he […]November 1, 2024EventsChange the Conversation: AIA Canada hosts 2024 National Conference, with emphasis on industry-wide conversationToronto, Ontario — The automotive aftermarket is on the brink of greatness—that was one of the key messages and takeaways from the Automotive Industries Association of Canada’s National Conference on Wednesday. But, before we get there, some serious industry-wide conversations need to happen. AIA Canada hosted its annual event in Mississauga, Ont., this week, beginning […]April 24, 2024Collision RepairWelcomes Of The Week: NOVUS Glass welcomes NOVUS Glass AncasterAncaster, Ontario — Glendale Motors has announced the latest addition to its services with the launch of NOVUS Glass Ancaster. As the newest addition of glass repair and replacement services, NOVUS Glass Ancaster joins the enterprise’s three other primary service areas, including NAPA Auto Pro complete auto service, Tirecraft tire and lube service as well […]February 16, 2024Collision RepairFixing For Change : Fix Network donates $259,446 to Ronald McDonald House Charities Canada; achieves National Mission Partner statusMilton, Ontario – Fix Network Canada, leader in the automotive aftermarket industry has proudly announced its achievement of National Mission Partner status with Ronald McDonald House Charities Canada (RMHC Canada). This specific designation is granted to organizations committing to an annual donation of $250,000, and a recent press release noted that Fix Network Canada not […]January 19, 2024Collision RepairCalifornia Energy Commission Awards $2.9 Million Grant for Electric School Bus Bidirectional Charging InfrastructureLed by The Mobility House, the project will provide a replicable solution for school districts across the state BELMONT, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The California Energy Commission (CEC), through its Clean Transportation Program, has granted a $2.9 million award to a project team led by The Mobility House to implement 12 bidirectional chargers at four California school locations. […]December 26, 2023EVELECTRIC NATIONFix Network WorldEV Repair Tour, supported by Fix Network, brings electrified collision insight across Canada By ALLISON ROGERS Collision Repair magazine recently took its EV Repair Tour, supported by Fix Network, across Canada, where hundreds of the industry’s professionals turned up to show their dedication to vehicle electrification and the complex repairs that accompany such a move. […]December 15, 2023Collision RepairINDUSTRY NEWSA FOND FAREWELL Collision Repair magazine would like to wish Keith Tuttosi, longtime national director for Napa Auto Parts, a happy retirement. Tuttosi—who has had a 36-year career across UAP, NAPA and CMAX—has been offered fond farewells by friends and coworkers following his retirement announcement on LinkedIn. Such comments include wellwishers saying that Tuttosi “will […]December 15, 2023Collision RepairWinner-peg: Manitoba high school student representing Canada at WorldSkills trades competitionSteinbach, Manitoba — James Bartel, a grade 12 student from Steinbach Regional Secondary will be travelling to Lyon, France to represent Canada at the 47th WorldSkills Trades competition. Bartel recently won the Skills Canada Autobody Repair competition and this cemented his place as a competitor at WorldSkills in France. Bartel is currently fundraising to compete […]November 28, 2023HomeLEADING THE CHARGEFix Network WorldEV Repair Tour kicks off in Toronto Collision Repair magazine is taking electric vehicle repair education across Canada. In Toronto, we welcomed more than 100 industry members for a full day of electric vehicle education. Speakers included David Giles, a long-time repairer of hybrid technologies and president of Powered EV Consulting; Joseph Chung, account manager […]October 4, 2023
