CompaniesBudds' Collision Services LtdCompany OverviewContactAbout Budds' Collision Services LtdLatest from Budds' Collision Services LtdCollision RepairBudds’ Dons the Boughs: Budds’ Collision Services host annual Holiday Pig RoastOakville, Ontario — One of the most anticipated holiday celebrations in the industry took place yesterday at Budds’ Collision Services in Oakville, Ontario. Hundreds of professionals from the collision repair sector dressed in their festive best to support the Sam Piercey Foundation. Founded in 2016, the Sam Piercey Foundation aims to assist young apprentices within […]December 20, 2024HomeSILOS AND SHADOWSCHALLENGING THE STATUS QUO IN A FRAGMENTED MARKETPLACE Column by DOUG KIRK Is the global collision repair industry broken? The world of collision repair is remarkably similar around the globe with very common business practices and models or what we now refer to—somewhat laughingly, in my opinion—as ecosystems, and depending on your personal position in […]December 13, 2024Collision RepairThrowback Thursday: A look back at last year’s Budd’s Collision Pig RoastToronto, Ontario — With December right around the corner, so too are ample opportunities for holiday cheer! In this week’s Throwback Thursday, we’re taking it back to 2023 where Collision Repair and industry members alike celebrated community, charity and connection all while enjoying some delicious food at the Budd’s Collision pig roast. Check out photos from the event […]November 27, 2024HomeOVERSEEING OPPORTUNITYBramgate Collision CentreFOR RYAN HURDMAN, COLLISION CENTRE MANAGER AT BRAMGATE COLLISION CENTRE AND BRAMGATE VOLKSWAGEN, COLLISION REPAIR OFFERS A CHANCE TO EMBRACE OPPORTUNITIES AND TO FACE CHALLENGES HEAD ON Story by SARAH PERKINS, Photos by SHLOMI AMIGA The automotive industry is a ever-evolving landscape—and collision repair prevails as a field rich with opportunities, and also rife with […]August 8, 2024Collision RepairBreaking Boundaries: BMW’s CCRC Conference of the Americas sets vision for the future; expands parts restrictions to CanadaBy Darryl Simmons Palm Springs, California — BMW Certified Collision Repair Centres (CCRC) conference, titled “Breaking Boundaries” recently wrapped up in Palm Springs, highlighting the network’s ongoing advancements and the collective drive towards excellence in automotive repair. The event was marked by insightful contributions from industry experts, including a notable presentation by renowned industry expert […]February 15, 2024Home‘TIS THE SEASONBudds' Collision Services LtdBudds’ annual Christmas event brings industry together Story, photos by ALLISON ROGERS For many in Ontario’s collision industry, the holidays just aren’t complete until the annual Budds’ Collision Pig Roast takes place. On December 22, 2023 hundreds of attendees visited the Oakville, Ontario, facility for an afternoon of festivities in support of the Sam Piercey […]February 14, 2024EventsHoliday Roast: Budds’ Collision hosts annual Pig Roast in support of Sam Piercey foundationOakville, Ontario — One of the industry’s hottest holiday parties took place yesterday at Budds’ Collision Services in Oakville, Ontario, where hundreds of collision repair industry members donned their festive finest in support of the Sam Piercey foundation. After officially launching in 2016, the Sam Piercey Foundation serves to support young apprentices in the collision repair […]December 22, 2023Collision RepairMoonwalkin’: Budds’ Collision shows off their PPG Moonwalk mix system; first unit installed in CanadaOakville, Ontario — Collision Repair was recently invited to Budds’ Collision Services in Oakville, Ont., to see the Moonwalk automatic paint mixing system in action. The Moonwalk automatic paint mixing system was installed in early June at Budds’ Collision, making the facility the first in Canada to house the new technology. When we visited, it […]August 29, 2023Collision RepairMANITOBA | REGIONAL NEWSSELLEY’S SKILLS Dorrian Selley, SkillsCanada National competition winner and technician at St. Claude’s Auto Body has claimed a $750 scholarship, courtesy of the Sam Piercey Foundation. Selley was named national autobody champion at the SkillsCanada 2022 competition, post-secondary category. He first began his automotive career halfway through high school, when he was hired on at […]April 6, 2023Collision RepairSelley’s Skills: St. Claude Auto Body’s Dorrian Selley wins Sam Piercey Foundation scholarshipSaint Claude, Manitoba — Dorrian Selley, SkillsCanada National competition winner andFebruary 16, 2023EventsBack at BuddsBudds' Collision Services LtdPhotos by GLORIA MANN The iconic Budds’ Collision Pig Roast wasFebruary 10, 2023HomeCollision Repair 22#1COLLISION REPAIR 22#1 The first Collision Repair Magazine of 2023 hasFebruary 9, 2023Collision RepairBack at Budds’: Sam Piercey Foundation and Budds’ Collision host annual holiday pig roastOakville, Ontario — The iconic Budds’ Collision Pig Roast was back in action this year following two consecutive years of cancellation, courtesy of COVID-19. The wintry weather did little to dampen holiday spirits as the industry showed up to celebrate. A lavish food spread was set up—as per usual—featuring desserts, mini quiches and an oyster […]December 20, 2022HomeBUSINESS AT BUDDSBudds’ Collision Services grows even bigger Story by ALLISON ROGERS The team at Budds’ Collision has been busy, to say the least. Amid pandemic slowdowns, Oakville, Ontario Budds’ Collision Services took time to complete long-planned renovations to its already-massive collision centre, adding a drive-thru estimate centre and plenty of square footage for breathing room. But […]April 11, 2022HomeThe Industry Today – 13#1 to 13#6Collision Repair 13#1 SEE ORIGINAL KELVIN CAMPBELL CSN CHAPMAN AUTO BODY Kelvin Campbell rarely standsAugust 17, 2021