Welcome to the Week: CSN Carrosserie Nordique joins the CSN Collision network
Québec City, Québec– CSN continues its expansion in Quebec by adding CSN Carrosserie Nordique–located in Saint-Isidore-de-Laprairie, Quebec–to its growing network of leading collision centres. Sébastien Tremblay, owner of CSN Carrosserie Nordique, says: “Having always been passionate about cars, both their mechanics and their bodywork, we found ourselves in a field that we’re passionate about, and […]
Four Stores: CARSTAR franchisees quadruple store count with purchase of Piedmont, Lafontaine, St-Jérôme locations
Hamilton, Ontario – CARSTAR, North America’s premier network of independently owned collision repair facilities, has announced the resale of CARSTAR Lafontaine, CARSTAR St-Jérôme and CARSTAR Piedmont to recent franchisees and owners of CARSTAR St. Eustache, Simon Anderson and Stéphane Roussy. Stéphane Roussy, now a CARSTAR MSO, stated that he is “very pleased to continue working […]
10K off a Tesla: Automaker offers more affordable cars to Canadian market
Ottawa, Ontario — Tesla is now offering North American buyers a new variant of its Model S or Model X at lower prices. While the two vehicles are $10,000 cheaper, these new “Standard Range” (SR) models come with a smaller range as well. The Model S SR has a 515-kilometre range, while the Model X […]
Back at Budds’: Sam Piercey Foundation and Budds’ Collision host annual holiday pig roast
Oakville, Ontario — The iconic Budds’ Collision Pig Roast was back in action this year following two consecutive years of cancellation, courtesy of COVID-19. The wintry weather did little to dampen holiday spirits as the industry showed up to celebrate. A lavish food spread was set up—as per usual—featuring desserts, mini quiches and an oyster […]
Sledgehammer to the Slammer: Ex-body shop owner found guilty of purposely damaging customers vehicles
Worcester, Massachusetts — A former bodyshop owner in the U.S. has now pleaded guilty to 18 counts of insurance fraud for using mallets, sledgehammers and wood to cause more damage to customers’ vehicles in a case of insurance fraud. Adam Haddad owned Accurate Collision in Worcester, and his security cameras caught him on tape purposely […]
