Collision Coronation: Crown Auto Body opens third location in west-end Winnipeg
Winnipeg, Manitoba – In their ongoing campaign for collision repair conquest in Winnipeg, Crown Auto Group has announced the opening of their third repair shop in the city, with plans for even more expansion in the year to come. “This is our third location here in Winnipeg,” said Crown Auto Body and Glass general manager […]
CAR-STAR Treatment: CARSTAR secures 25 spot on Franchise Times ‘Fast and Serious’ list
Charlotte, North Carolina – Franchise Times is giving it up for CARSTAR on their “Fast and Serious” top 40 list of franchises, with the North American collision banner securing the 25 spot on the list, according to a press release from Wednesday. CARSTAR currently operates more than 700 facilities across 35 U.S. states and 10 […]
Prep Your People: All staff should be ADAS aware, says I-CAR
Toronto, Ontario — All bodyshop staff should be aware of advanced driver assistance system calibration requirements, a team of I-CAR specialists said during Wednesday’s Canadian Collision Industry Conference (CCIF) session. “The better question is who doesn’t need to know,” remarked Bud Center, I-CAR manager of technical research and development. “If the CSR answers a customer […]
Automation Transformation: Solera report shows 72 percent of consumers want automated claims service
Westlake, Texas – In another show of the pandemic’s effect on consumer habits, a recent report from Solera indicates that nearly three-quarters of consumers want a fully-automated repair and claims experience. In a survey conducted by the automotive software developer, it was found that 72 percent of respondents said that they felt confident in their […]
Tuesday Ticker: February 2, 2021
Toronto, Ontario — In this week’s Tuesday Ticker, Magna teases big outcomes regarding its forthcoming partnership with LG, a Toronto-based auto parts manufacturer sets its sights on the TSX and Ford files Takata-related losses with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Magna charges on An impending electrified partnership between Aurora, Ont. based parts manufacturer Magna […]
Recruitment Remedies: Dave Luehr to host webinar on Modern Recruiting Methods
Toronto, Ontario – In response to the common lament among shop owners that good workers are hard to come by, collision industry expert, Dave Luehr is flipping that idea on it’s head and teaching owners how to become the employer of choice, in his upcoming webinar. The latest edition of Luehr’s Operations Monthly LIVE webinar […]
Setting the Status Quo: CIECA unveils Emerging Technologies Data Standards Committee
Toronto, Ontario — CIECA has announced the formation new Standards Development Committee (SDC) called the Emerging Technologies Data Standards Committee. All industry stakeholders, including CIECA and non-CIECA members, are invited to join “Emerging technology and the electric vehicle are adding new business concepts and processes at a fast pace that needs to be shared among […]
Live and In-Person: Reserve your booth space for SEMA 2021
Las Vegas, Nevada — SEMA Show exhibitors need to start reserving their booth space for 2021’s SEMA show. The in-person event is currently scheduled for Nov. 2 to Nov. 5. “There is a worldwide network of media contacts and qualified buyers at the 2021 SEMA Show, You can put your company and products in front […]
Let’s ICB-See It: ICBC launches online estimator tool, no date yet for rebates
Vancouver, British Columbia – Further committing to its promise to cut rates by 15 percent, the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (ICBC) has announced that they will be launching an improved online estimator tool to help drivers track their savings. British Columbia’s public safety minister, Mike Farnworth, says the tool is set to launch alongside […]
Fight for Your Rights: AIA Canada rallies for Your Data. Your Choice industry support
Ottawa, Ontario – As the Your Data. Your Choice movement gains momentum across North America, the Automotive Industries Association of Canada (AIA Canada) is urging collision repairers to take action in the fight for access to vehicle data. During Tuesday’s Your Data. Your Choice webinar session, J.F. Champagne, AIA Canada president and Bill Hanvey, CEO […]
