CONGRATS TO KELVIN!
Kelvin Campbell celebrates 30 years as owner of Chapman Auto Body Thirty years. Three stores. More than 60 staff members. Countless lives changed—both customers and industry friends alike. In 1994, Kelvin Campbell was handed the keys to Chapman Auto Body. Former owner Bob Chapman told him to “go and make something out of it.” So, […]
A Royal Donation: Royle Group donates luxury Maserati to SLC’s Automotive Service Technician Program
Kingston, Ontario — Travis Royle from The Royle Group in Belleville, Ontario has donated a 2008 Maserati Quattroporte Executive GT to St Lawrence College’s (SLC) Automotive Service Technician program. Royle specifically chose SLC because his wife, Pamela has alumni connections, having graduated from SLC’s Behavioural Science Technology program in 2007. The vehicle will be used […]
Self-Calibrating Vehicles in Collision Repair: Myths, Realities, Risks and Rewards
By Darryl Simmons The advancement and concept of self-calibrating vehicles represents a significant leap forward in automotive technology, with implications that could dramatically streamline and transform the collision repair process. Self-calibrating vehicles could have the potential to incorporate sophisticated systems capable of adjusting and calibrating their own sensors and mechanisms without the need for external […]
CCCR presents Time Study results at in-person event; video
Toronto, Ontario — At its recent in-person meeting, the Canadian Council of Collision Repairers (CCCR) highlighted findings from a Time Study initiated last fall, focusing on the administrative burdens within facilities and their effects on overall operations. “At the heart of this study, we wanted to open [our] eyes to see where the real value […]
Er, Not a Good Time: Heavy rain and wind hits Atlantic Canada, adding additional strain on bodyshops
Halifax, Nova Scotia — Mother Nature could care less about the holidays—and she also doesn’t care that many shops in the Maritime provinces are booking work months in advance. She’s ready to rain on your parade, regardless. Much of the Maritimes was hit by heavy rain this past Monday, as well as wind gusts of […]
Romans Report: Fix Auto, CSN and Driven Brands claim top three Canadian spots in annual whitepaper rankings
Toronto, Ontario — The 17th annual whitepaper, A 2022 Profile of the Evolving U.S. and Canadian Collision Repair Marketplace, by the Romans Group LLC, is now available. Despite the Canadian collision repair industry’s “continued uneven recovery from the pandemic,” the Romans Group notes that 2022 brought plenty of opportunities for revenue growth. “Opportunities to increase […]
Can You Believe This?! Half-off used cars, grilles gone haywire and more
Toronto, Ontario — Who needs a windshield when you have a spare grille?! That’s what the participants featured in this weekly Can You Believe This?! clip said when they needed a glass replacement. Check it out—plus more wacky finds—in this week’s regular feature.
Riding In Stride: Consolidated Collision Services kicks off with Full Stride Toronto
Toronto, Ontario — We are in Toronto with Consolidated Collision Services for their Ontario regional meeting. An event packed with insightful information on CCS shop operations, industry happening and more, all held at the Great Canadian Casino Resort, Collision Repair was on-site to capture all of the exciting news this banner is up to. Get […]
SATA on the show floor: Meet the new GM of SATA
Nevada, Las Vegas — We’re at the SEMA Show doing some exclusive interviews. In this video, we meet with Joern Stoever, the interim GM for SATA Canada—with a brand new general manager for the Canadian marl SATA Canada was formed in 2016 to service the Canadian collision repair industry. Stoever explains that SATA is investing […]
Slam Dunk: CARSTAR Canada announces national Toronto Raptors sponsorship
Toronto, Ontario — CARSTAR Canada has scored big with its latest announcement—the collision repair network is now a national sponsor of the Toronto Raptors. As the official national sponsor of the Toronto Raptors, CARSTAR Canada will support the team’s efforts both on and off the court. This partnership will include prominent branding opportunities, collaborative marketing […]
