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Collision Repair

CARSTAR expands in BC with CARSTAR Surrey

Hamilton, Ontario — December 14, 2015 — CARSTAR has announced the opening of CARSTAR Surrey (2000 Auto Collision) as the latest collision facility to join the expanding CARSTAR network in British Columbia. CARSTAR Surrey (2000 Auto Collision) is located at 103 – 12303 King George Boulevard in Surrey, BC. Owners David Franklin and Khuong Nguyen […]

Khuong Nguyen and David Franklin, owners of CARSTAR Surrey (2000 Auto Collision).

Collision Repair

Seasonal anti-drinking and driving programs roll out across the country

By Jeff Sanford Toronto, Ontario — December 3, 2015 — It’s that time of year again, and insurance companies and police forces are gearing up to battle the temptation among drivers to indulge in holiday cheer and drive. To combat the urge to drink and drive, proactive organizations are rolling out various programs across the […]

Anti-Drinking and Driving image

Collision Repair

ICBC selects Mitchell as material damage solution provider

San Diego, California — December 2, 2015 — Mitchell International has announced that it has entered into a long term agreement with Insurance Company of British Columbia (ICBC) to serve as its new material damage solution provider. Mitchell, along with Guidewire Software, have created a strategic partnership. The system Mitchell will provide to ICBC will […]

Collision Repair

Collisions up more than 7 percent according to Allstate study

Toronto, Ontario — November 26, 2015 — It looks there’s been a bump in business for collision repair facilities this year, or at least there’s been a rise in the number of collisions. The seventh-annual Allstate Insurance Company of Canada Safe Driving Study has revealed that collisions are on the rise, with the frequency of […]

Allstate infographic

Collision Repair

Is the frequency of ‘extreme’ weather increasing?

By Jeff Sanford Toronto, Ontario — November 25, 2015 — A surprise wind storm in BC. Massive hailstorms. More intensive thunder storms. The frequency and intensity of weather events seems to be increasing. It just might be time to give the subject of extreme weather a bit of thought. It’s common knowledge that weather conditions […]

Extreme weather events seem to have increased in frequency over the last few years. Do collision repairers need a plan to deal with a potential bump in business?

Collision Repair

CCIF First Notice of Loss assignment achieves major milestone

Ottawa, Ontario — November 25, 2015 — Throughout 2015, the Canadian Collision Industry Forum (CCIF) has led the first ever collaborative project of auto insurers and repairers focused on advances for the industry and consumers. The initiative will streamline a portion of the pre-repair claim process to improve customer experience and industry productivity. With a […]

MPI to open new advanced materials training centre

By Jeff Sanford Winnipeg, Manitoba — November 23, 2015 — The province of Manitoba is taking a proactive approach to training on new materials. Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI) has just announced a major initiative that will ensure techs know how to repair the new and advanced materials coming into use in the industry. MPI has […]

Co-operators to fund research on distracted driving

By Jeff Sanford Toronto, Ontario — November 19, 2015 — The Co-operators Group has signed a new partnership with the Canadian Traffic Injury Research Foundation (TIRF) dedicated to reducing distracted driving in Canada. According to The Co-operators, research suggests that distracted driving is “a substantial factor in road fatalities, and may be equal to or […]

Mitchell’s latest Trends Report looks at seasonal parts use

San Diego, California — November 12, 2015 — Mitchell has released its Industry Trends Report (ITR) for the fourth quarter of 2015. The ITR’s two editions address timely concerns of the auto physical damage and casualty industries. Featured articles for Q4, 2015 include “Parts Use and Seasonality,” “Reporting – Insight, Impact and Trends” and “Benefits […]

Mitchell Q4 Industry Trends Report

Critics continue to question Ontario auto insurance

By Jeff Sanford Toronto, Ontario — November 9, 2015 — The recent report on Ontario auto insurance from the Ontario Trial Lawyers Association has been hotly debated. The report claimed Ontario auto insurers are benefiting from a cap on profitability that is far too high in the current interest rate environment. The report also points […]

Friday Fun: Good times in the auto industry, Tesla’s troubles and a car hits a collision centre (again)

By Jeff Sanford Toronto, Ontario — November 5, 2015 — Herewith, a collection of interesting news bits related to the collision repair sector from the week that was: – Get ready for a whole batch of new cars to repair. Times are good in the Canadian auto industry. The sector reports that new car sales […]

B&H Body Repair in Snohomish County, after a motorist struck the building. This case is a little unusual, as it was actuallyl a hit-and-run.

NHTSA considers allowing collision centres to replace Takata airbags: Should Canada follow?

By Jeff Sanford Toronto, Ontario — October 29, 2015 — In a briefing on the Takata airbag recall an official from the US-based National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said that the services of independent collision repair shops may be sought to deal with a recall that is the largest in history. Stephen Ridella, the […]

The US-based NHTSA has suggested that independent collision facilities may get some of the work stemming from the Takata airbag recall.

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