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Happy Anniversary, Maritime Auto: Andrew MacDonald, owner, on celebrating 90 years of operation

Debert, Nova Scotia — Maritime Auto Parts is celebrating a very special anniversary this year as the company marks 90 years in operation. Maritime Auto Parts first opened its doors in 1932–smack in the middle of the Great Depression. The business was owned, at that time, by Ray Fillmore, who sold an array of Model Ts, […]

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To Scale: Average aftermarket service visit $150 cheaper than dealership, says J.D. Power report

Ottawa, Ontario — Auto service at the dealership may be pricier than the aftermarket counterpart, according to J.D. Power’s 2022 Canada Customer Service Index–but that didn’t stop the segment from capturing more than half of industry revenue this year. According to J.D. Power’s long-term study dealership-based service centres accounted for 47 percent of all service […]

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Tuesday Ticker: Magna enters micro-mobility; PPG secures a secret

Toronto, Ontario ⁠⁠— In this weekly economy report, Magna invests US$77 million into a new market and PPG meets the verdict in a trade secrets lawsuit.  Magna and micomobility Aurora, Ont.-based Magna International has announced a US$77 million investment in Indian electric vehicle start-up Yulu, marking Magna’s first move into the micro-mobility market.  Magna will […]

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Modern Treehouse: Driver and car rescued from the trees after bizarre crash

Ottawa, Ontario — Tow truck operators–where’s the weirdest place you’ve had to fish a driver out of? Fire crews in Ottawa may have your story beat after a driver managed to send their car catapulting into the forest in the wee hours of Friday morning. The driver was reportedly rescued after their car hurdled 30 […]

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A Grand Affair: CARSTAR Newmarket celebrates sparkling new location

Newmarket, Ontario — Last Friday, CARSTAR Newmarket celebrated its move to a spiffy new location with some impressive new equipment. Equipped with Glasurit 100 line and a state-of-the-art Blowtherm booth, CARSTAR Newmarket owners the Deokinandan family are ready to wow customers with their friendly–and speedy–service. The family has been part of the CARSTAR fold for […]

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Festivities in the Falls: Simplicity Car Care to host National Growth Conference this week

Niagara Falls, Ontario — Got any plans for this Thursday or Friday? Well, Simplicity Car Care can give you something to do. The network will host its National Growth Conference at the Niagara Falls Convention Centre from Sept. 15 through Sept. 17. According to Simplicity’s press release from Friday, attendees will be treated to a […]

Can You Believe This?! September 9, 2022

Toronto, Ontario — Happy Friday! Time for some giggles. This week, feel the nostalgia with a throwback to your first-ever dream car; see what the rich folks use their tow hooks for; discover a pinball machine for cars and much, much more–all in Collision Repair’s weekly Can You Believe This?!

Can You Believe This?! September 2, 2022

Toronto, Ontario — It’s about that time again–time for Collision Repair mag’s weekly Can You Believe This?! clip! This week, see what happens when you walk your SUV like a dog; witness some strangely wrinkled panels; discover the reason we have roll cages and much, much more!

Safety, After Dark: More than half of vehicles in night AEB test underperform, IIHS says

Toronto, Ontario — It almost goes without saying that when night falls, the quality of people’s driving tends to decline, but the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety is warning automakers that the case shouldn’t be the same for automatic emergency braking (AEB) systems after dark. The organization recently completed its first-ever round of nighttime AEB […]

Peeled and Peeved: B.C. man fined $230 for damaged license plate

Prince George, British Columbia – Thousands of B.C. drivers have been fined for illegible license plates, with one driver facing a $230 fine for his peeling plate. In an interview with the Prince George Citizen, the driver in question, Dave Muirhead, said that his plates probably dates back to 2004. Since then, a quarter of […]

It Could Be Costly: ICBC reports distracted driving on the rise

Victoria, British Columbia — The Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (ICBC) has released new statistics regarding a rise in distracted driving amongst BC drivers. The survey reports that 43 percent of respondents have used their phones while driving at least one time over the past ten trips. This represents a rise from 33 percent of […]

A Smashing Success: Dom’s Auto Parts lets attendees beat up scrap cars at Autofest Nationals event

Oshawa, Ontario — Dom’s Auto Parts was at the Autofest Nationals last weekend where, as the main sponsor for the event, the local auto recycler gave attendees a thrill by letting them smash up a scrap car. The festivities kicked off on Friday, Aug. 26 with a cruise through Oshawa’s downtown during the “Kars on […]

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