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Prairie Upgrades: Saskatchewan leads new light vehicle sales for August, says DesRosiers

Ottawa, Ontario — The province may be famous for its flatness, but Saskatchewan led the way in terms of new Canadian vehicle sales this past August, according to recent stats from DesRosiers Automotive Consultants (DAC). While the majority of provinces posted new light vehicle sales decreases in August 2022, the prairie province recorded an estimated 3.5 […]

Collision Repair

Gettin’ Down in V-town: CCIF Vancouver less than two weeks out, workshop space limited

Vancouver, British Columbia — We’re only two weeks out from the start of CCIF Vancouver and the time to buy your tickets is quickly running out, so be sure to register soon to secure your spot at this year’s show, which is set to run from Oct. 6 to 7 at the Sheraton Vancouver Airport […]

Collision Repair

A Troublesome Trend: Calgary’s July 2021 hail storm damage more than double initial estimates, IBC says

Edmonton, Alberta — As we close the book on yet another eventful summer, the Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) has opened theirs, tallying up the damage from several severe weather events that hit Western Canada over the past months. Canada’s western half is dealing with more than $300 million in insured damage following several thunderstorm […]

Collision Repair

Tom’s Talk: Tom Bissonnette to be featured on ‘Lessons I’ve Learned’ business panel

Saskatoon, Saskatchewan — Avid readers of Tom Bissonnette’s regular Collision Repair columns will be interested to know that the director of the Saskatchewan Association of Automotive Repairers (SAAR) and former owner of Saskatoon’s Parr Auto Body will be part of a panel presented by KPMG Canada, slated for Oct. 4. “Lessons I’ve Learned” is an […]

Collision Repair

The Devil’s Duo: One in thirty drivers admit to substance use before driving, U.S. survey says

Virginia, United States — One in thirty of all American drivers in an Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) survey admitted to using alcohol and marijuana within two hours of driving. One in ten drivers reported using alcohol and marijuana at the same time in the past year, compared to the seven in ten who […]

Auto Insurance

LOOSE CHANGE

Net premiums earned by Canada’s top insurers, per year—at a glance Data compiled by TYLER MAJER Members of this industry are keenly aware of the many moving parts in the collision process. The move that often starts it all? A driver’s call to their insurance carrier. Collision Repair looked at earnings reports dating back to […]

Tuesday Ticker: Tesla taps Ont. Ministry of Mines rep for supply chain efforts; Rivian prepares for Canadian marketplace

Toronto, Ontario ⁠— In this weekly Tuesday Ticker, Tesla taps an Ontario government official for its supply chain efforts; Rivian plants and suggestive job posting and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau discusses potential critical mineral opportunities with South Korea’s president.  Tesla taps into Ontario Tesla has hired an Ontario government official to focus on the company’s […]

Softening the Blow: Safer large vehicles could help close gap on gender-specific crash severity

Toronto, Ontario — A number of studies have come out over the past several years that bring to light the fact that women, specifically the “average” female body, has not been properly accounted for in the modern crash testing process—and the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety’s v-p of vehicle research is looking to change that. […]

Go for Growth: Simplicity Car Care hosts National Growth Conference in Niagara Falls

Niagara Falls, Ontario — Simplicity Car Care held its 2022 National Growth Conference in Niagara Falls Attendees arrived in the Falls on Thursday evening, but the festivities kicked off on Friday with breakfast and a morning speech from Dan Cockerell, a former VP of Disney’s Magic Kingdom theme park. Cockerell performed a health-check, asking the […]

INSURANCE NEWS

INTACT IMPACT Intact Insurance’s personal auto insurance claims grew by 28 percent in Q2 2022, though its CEO Charles Brindamour say the gains are more than just “pricing-driven.” “Equally important is how we manage claims and our supply chain,” the CEO referenced during Intact’s Q2 2022 earnings call. The insurer tours relations with collision repairers […]

Can You Believe This?! September 16, 2022

Toronto, Ontario — Another work week will soon be behind us—why not speed up your path to the weekend by watching Collision Repair mag’s weekly Can You Believe This?! video. This week’s wacky clip features live edge bumpers from Mazda; big fat tires with zero traces of traction; fuzz-finished Beetles and much, much more!

Showin’ Off: A tour of CARSTAR Newmarket’s new digs

Newmarket, Ontario — Last week, Collision Repair mag visited CARSTAR Newmarket to celebrate the business’ move to a brand-new location. Owned and operated by the Deokinandan family–Bisram, Romena, Ashley and Ryan–CARSTAR Newmarket’s new 929 sq. m. (10,000 sq. ft.) location at 445 Harry Walker Parkway in Newmarket, Ont., is equipped with a brand-new Blowtherm booth, […]

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