Tag: british columbia

ADAS

Curbing ADAS: British Columbia updates Motor Vehicle Act to ban the use of ADAS Level 3 vehicles

Victoria, British Columbia — By order of the Ministry of Transportation and the Attorney General, British Columbia has banned the use of vehicles equipped with Level 3 and higher advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS).  Originally signed into law on March 18th, the updated Motor Vehicle Act came into effect on April 5th with the intention, […]

April 16, 2024

Collision Repair

BRITISH COLUMBIA | REGIONAL NEWS

GREY CUP GEAR-UP CARSTAR has announced that it is now an official sponsor of the BC Lions and will also serve as the official collision and glass sponsor of the 111th Grey Cup. According to a recent press release, “in partnering with the Lions, CARSTAR will proudly support and attend the Lions ‘Play with the […]

April 11, 2024

Collision Repair

REGIONAL NEWS | BRITISH COLUMBIA

PINK CAR PRIDE Drivers in southern B.C. may be familiar with a certain pink car perched atop the headquarters of a Chilliwack irrigation company— well, unless the community can rally together, the famous pink car may be headed to the crusher.  The pink sedan has been tasting fresh mountain air from the top of Southern […]

August 1, 2023

Collision Repair

Welcomes of the Week: Volvo and Dilawri open Volvo Cars Richmond; first VRSE in North America

Richmond, British Columbia — Southern British Columbia is now the site of one of Volvo’s most advanced facilities, as the Swedish automaker, alongside the Dilawri automotive group, announced the opening of North America’s first Volvo Retail Sustainable Experience (VRSE) facility. Formerly Volvo of Vancouver, this 20,383.4 square-foot Richmond, B.C. dealership received a major facelift in […]

July 21, 2023

Products

No Deal at the Docks: Vancouver port strike resumes as union rejects four-year wage proposal

Vancouver, British Columbia — Dockworkers in Vancouver are back on the picket line following the rejection of a four-year wage proposal set forth by the British Columbia Maritime Employers Association on Tuesday. The International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU), which represents the workers at Canada’s largest port, voted down the terms set by the BCMEA. […]

July 19, 2023

Products

Deadline at the Docks: Labour minister sets deadline for Vancouver port strike settlement

Vancouver, British Columbia — Minister of Labour Seamus O’Regan was on the scene of the strike at the Port of Vancouver Tuesday, where he issued a deadline to a federal mediator to reach a settlement with the port workers within 24 hours. With this invocation of O’Regan’s statutory powers under the Canadian Labour Code, a […]

July 12, 2023

Collision Repair

Local Legend: Southern B.C. business starts fundraiser to save iconic pink car

Chilliwack, British Columbia — Drivers in southern B.C. may be familiar with a certain pink car perched atop the headquarters of a Chilliwack irrigation company—well, it would seem that unless the community can rally together, the famous pink car may be headed to the crusher. The pink sedan has been tasting fresh mountain air from […]

July 5, 2023

Collision Repair

Painter’s Paradise: New Vancouver Kirmac location first in B.C. with PPG Moonwalk, first in N.A. with Bellini REVO-Up

Vancouver, British Columbia — The prolific West Coast repair chain, Kirmac Collision and Autoglass, proudly opened the doors of its nineteenth facility in South Vancouver on Wednesday, fitted with some very fancy refinishing toys from PPG and Bellini Systems. “We have been looking to open a location in South Vancouver for as long as I […]

June 30, 2023

Auto Insurance

Poor Performance: High road test failure rate at ICBC puts strain on availability

Vancouver, British Columbia — A recent wave of British Columbians taking the ICBC road test are gumming up the works, according to a licensing official, who says that nearly half of this influx of drivers wind up failing the test, leading to service delays for others. The provincial insurance company reported Monday that it has […]

June 23, 2023

Collision Repair

REGIONAL NEWS | BRITISH COLUMBIA

PARTS SHORTAGE PARTICULARS Parts shortages and labour retention issues are hardly something British Columbia bodyshops need a reminder of, however, as they face increased scrutiny from customers facing long repair waits, some in the industry feel inclined to respond. An article recently published by Global News attempts to speak to some of the issues that […]

June 5, 2023

Auto Insurance

Asked and Answered: ICBC introduces distance-based discount, building on calls for more usage-based options

Vancouver, British Columbia — ICBC announced Thursday that it will begin offering customers a distance-based discount for those who travel less than 10,000 kilometres per year. British Columbia’s crown insurer claims this new offer will allow eligible customers to save between ten and 15 percent on the annual renewal of their optional coverage. Customers may […]

June 2, 2023

Collision Repair

Tightening the Screws: Vancouver auto show to return in 2024 as a ‘fresh and re-imagined experience’

Vancouver, British Columbia — At long last, the organizers of the Vancouver International Auto Show have announced that the west coast’s biggest auto expo is officially back on for 2024. The show will be making its long-awaited return following four straight years of cancellation, promising to offer what organizers are calling a “fresh and re-imagined […]

May 26, 2023