Flash Sale: Hyundai bursts into flames minutes after servicing
Photo submitted to the CBC by Patty Atwell Tennant Cambridge, Ontario — Few things are bad enough to be called a burning wreck. Unfortunately for one man in Cambridge, Ont., his 2015 Hyundai Sonata turned into one when his car burst into flames right as he pulled into the driveway. In an interview with the […]
A Mate in Allstate: Allstate names asTech as preferred scan provider for repair network
Toronto, Ontario — Allstate has granted the official seal of approval to Repairify, announcing Tuesday that asTech has been named as the preferred diagnostic scanning provider for collision shops operating within the insurer’s Good Hands Repair Network (GHRN). With asTech products, users have access to more than 400 certified technicians by phone and are capable […]
‘Tis the Season: December has most vehicle collisions of any month, says Allstate Canada
Toronto, Ontario – December and November this year will likely have the highest collision volume resulting in insurance claims, according to a recent study by Allstate Insurance Company of Canada. Allstate data trends indicate a spike in automotive claims in the last two months of each year, while Fridays remain the day of the week […]
Driver’s Assistance? More Like Driver’s Resistance: Survey finds ADAS disabled out of ‘annoyance’
Montreal, Quebec — Nowadays more and more cars are being equipped with driver assistance technologies such as rear-view cameras and vehicle proximity alerts, which are designed to assist the driver in controlling the vehicle and improve safety. However, a new Léger survey, conducted on behalf of Allstate Canada, revealed that, of the Quebec respondents, only […]
Where are the safest places to drive?
By CRM staff Toronto, Ontario — December 13, 2018 — Looking for a place to open a collision repair business? You might want to avoid Hanmer, Ontario. A 10-year study from Allstate has concluded that the Greater Sudbury community has the lowest frequency of collisions of anywhere in Canada. With just 3.8 percent of […]
Ontario responsible for 2.5 per cent increase in vehicle collisions across Canada
By Tom Davis Markham, Ontario — November 27, 2017 — Winter is coming. Snow has breached the skyline and some of us have already skidded on a steep road. As we all head into the most dangerous driving season, it’s important to look into collision rates. A new study has found a 2.5 percent increase […]
Allstate and AutoShow partner on distracted driving initiative
Toronto, Ontario — February 14, 2017 — Allstate Insurance Company of Canada and the Canadian International AutoShow have announced a new partnership to help take a stand against distracted driving. “It’s great to be back at the Canadian International AutoShow again this year as cars and insurance go hand-in-hand, but we are especially excited to […]
Allstate: Latest study shows general rise in collisions
Toronto, Ontario — November 30, 2016 — Collisions were up in a number of Canadian provinces, according to the latest study released by Allstate. The latest Allstate Insurance Company of Canada Safe Driving Study shows a rise in the national collision frequency rate from 5.60 percent to 5.70 percent since the previous period. This represents […]
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 revenues up in Q2, increase in accidents driving premium increase
By Jeff Sanford Toronto, Ontario — August 5, 2015 — Allstate Corporation has just reported its latest numbers. The company suggests a solid increase in company revenues as premiums increase in the wake of a broad uptick in auto accidents. Allstate provides auto, home, life and retirement policies to customers in Canada and the US. […]
