Auto Abode: Rhode Island Town Council allows home above auto shop
Cumberland, Rhode Island — Would you want a family living above your shop? This could be the reality for one Rhode Island, U.S. business as the local council has granted permission for a developer to create a residential space over a garage space authorized for auto repair. The move went against the recommendation of the Planning […]
Flooding on the Freeway: How auto centres were affected by torrential rain, flooding in Toronto
Toronto, Ontario – Toronto saw nearly 98 millimetres of rain on Tuesday, causing chaos across the city. All southbound lanes of the Don Valley Parkway were closed at Bayview Ave. and Bloor St., as well as northbound at Dundas St. E due to flooding. Collision Repair magazine checked with six collision centres nearest to the […]
Welcomes of the Week: ProColor Collision Thornhill joins Fix Network
Thornhill, Ontario — Fix Network is proudly welcoming ProColor Collision Thornhill to its family of collision repair centres in Ontario. With a rich history spanning three generations in the automotive repair industry, and under the ownership of Jason Park, the facility aims to bring a blend of experience, dedication, and passion to the Thornhill community. […]
Say Hello to Smith: Simplicity Car Care welcomes Greg Smith as new owner of Spruce Grove location
Spruce Grove, Alberta — Simplicity Car Care announced Friday that Greg Smith will be the new owner of the Simplicity Car Care Spruce Grove location. With over 30 years of experience in the autobody and car repair industry, Greg brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the Simplicity family and is committed to providing […]
Aftermarket Strong: DesRosiers reports 5.6 percent repair price increase in 2022; says aftermarket in for ‘another strong year’
Toronto, Ontario — DesRosiers Automotive Consultants (DAC) has released its latest Automotive Aftermarket scorecard, reporting increased repair costs and increased retail sales figures to auto parts in 2022, as well as expectations for “strong [aftermarket] growth” in 2023. With parts shortages “widespread throughout the year,” writes DAC, the customer price index for passenger vehicle maintenance […]
Industry Insider: Building solutions to the supply chain shortage | Dayle Thys of LKQ
Toronto, Ontario — On this episode of Industry Insider, “Building Solutions to the Supply Chain Shortage” Collision Repair’s James Kerr speaks with Dayle Thys, District Manager C3 Western Canada for LKQ. We discuss the struggles shops are facing, and what you can do about it.
We the North: Mississauga Wraptors brand opens new location in Orlando, Fla.
Mississauga, Ontario — Mississauga,Ont.-based automotive wrap boutique, Wraptors Inc. has expanded further into the U.S. with the opening of a new store in Orlando, Fla. on Nov. 28. The automotive coatings brand has spent the last five years planting roots in the Canadian market, offering services such as car wraps, tinting and ceramic coatings along with […]
Can You Believe This?! Chandelier headlights, leaps of faith and much, much more
Toronto, Ontario — Happy Friday! Treat yourself to a cup of morning chuckles with Collision Repair’s weekly Can You Believe This?!, featuring WTF welding jobs, snowfall fiascos in B.C., the first-ever car-vault gymnastics and much, much more!
Tuesday Ticker: Tesla tops Toyota’s Q3 profits; Carvana e-commerce share price slashed
Toronto, Ontario — In this weekly financial-watch report, Tesla’s Q3 results are compared with Toyota’s and e-commerce platform Caravana sees its share price cut in half. Tesla tops Toyota Tesla could have earned eight times as much per vehicle as Toyota in Q3, reports Asian newspaper Nikkei. A report from Electrek claims Toyota delivered eight […]
Tuesday Ticker: AutoCanada marks ‘record-setting’ quarter; Toyota teases new Prius, despite low model sales
Toronto, Ontario — In this weekly Tuesday Ticker, AutoCanada reports its Q3 financial results, adding more than $45 million in acquisitions to its portfolio. Meanwhile, Toyota teases the fifth-generation Prius amid decreasing global sales numbers, and Volkswagen crosses a finish line far earlier than planned. ‘Another record-setting quarter’ AutoCanada reported financial results last Wednesday, marking […]
