No Man Like Amin: Fix Network names Amin Youssef regional v-p of Ontario
Toronto, Ontario — Ontario-based Fix Network facilities take note, as the collision repair consolidator announced on Tuesday that Amin Youssef has joined the company as the new regional vice president for Ontario. Fix says that Youssef will be tasked with representing the repair banner’s brand in Ontario, as part of his new role within the […]
A Social Call: Collision Repair columnist to be featured on upcoming Dave Luehr webinar
Toronto, Ontario — One of Collision Repair’s featured columnists is gearing up to take the virtual stage with Dave Luehr next week, as the latest edition of the Elite webinar series is set to tackle the topic of social media for bodyshops. Founder and owner of Auto+ Performance Venessa Di Vito will join Luehr to […]
Boss Talk: What questions should you be asking before taking a management position?
Toronto, Ontario — Your email alert dings—they got back to you and want to sit down for an interview. You start thinking of all the questions they could ask you, but have you really considered what questions you ought to be asking when thinking about entering the world of body shop management? For some, running […]
Done Deal: MPI signs new deal with auto repair shops
Winnipeg, Manitoba — Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI) recently announced it has signed a new deal with the Automotive Trades Association of Manitoba (ATA) and the Manitoba Motor Dealers Association (MMDA). All parties have given the thumbs up to a new Light Vehicle Accreditation Agreement (LVAA) model, which is focused on meaningful consultation between the repair […]
IBIS Report: Italy’s collision repair market is saturated
By Barett Poley Peterborough, Ontario — December 21, 2016 — Italy is going through an economic lull in its collision repair industry, with too many collision repair facilities, and too little work for collision repairers, according to a report from the International Bodyshop Industry Symposium (IBIS). IBIS draws together key influencers and thought leaders from […]