Warm Thoughts: Auto shop owner advises drivers to check block heater amid Saskatchewan’s cold weather snap
Regina, Saskatchewan — Saskatchewan-based drivers should check their block heaters amid cold winter weather, according to Raza Dawood, the owner of Usman’s Auto in Saskatoon, Sask. Dawood said that, during a January cold snap, he received up to 15 calls per day from customers with car troubles. The main complaint: “my car is stuck and […]
DIY ‘Til I Die: Nearly half of U.K. motorists have ‘botched’ a DIY repair job, according to Aviva
London, United Kingdom — Almost half of U.K. motorists have ‘botched’ a DIY car repair or maintenance job—but 80 percent of these drivers admit they’ll continue their own DIY repairs, according to a recent press release from Aviva’s United Kingdom operations. Among the most frequently encountered and financially burdensome mistakes were errors in checking and […]
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 […]
Keep Current: Collision Repair magazine to host EV Tour in cities across Canada, starting in August
Toronto, Ontario — We are thrilled to announce the launch of Collision Repair magazine’s highly anticipated Keep Current EV Tour—an exclusive event designed to equip professionals in the collision repair industry with essential knowledge and insights on the future of repair in Canada. As the authoritative voice of the Canadian collision repair industry, we understand […]
New Names: SATA Canada announces management change
Toronto, Ontario — SATA Canada has announced the departure of the company’s general manager, John Turner, effective today. Joern Stoever from the German parent company will serve as interim manager, said SATA Canada. “Working closely with the Canadian market during the last eleven years has allowed Mr. Stoever to already build a solid working relationship […]
Can You Believe This?! September 2, 2022
Toronto, Ontario — It’s about that time again–time for Collision Repair mag’s weekly Can You Believe This?! clip! This week, see what happens when you walk your SUV like a dog; witness some strangely wrinkled panels; discover the reason we have roll cages and much, much more!
Tuesday Ticker: Canada inks EV material deals with two OEMs; Honda reassesses global supply chain
Toronto, Ontario — In this weekly Tuesday Ticker, two German OEMs sign deals to access Canadian metals, while Honda reportedly considers the viability of its Chinese supply chain. Double deals for Canada Both Mercedes-Benz and Volkswagen Group signed deals with the Canadian government last week. The newly-inked agreements will see the automakers secure access to […]
Give ‘Em Hail: MPI sees 250+ hail claims from Thompson storm; travel/lodging for required repairs not covered
Thompson, Manitoba- A hail-producing thunderstorm in Thompson, Manitoba earlier this month has created over 250 damage claims filed with Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI) The claims come from an August 8th storm which damaged hundreds of vehicles. Hailstones from the storm were reported to have been as large as eggs, resulting in over 16-17 times as […]
Turn Your Auto Repair Business Upside Down… For The Better
By Andrew Marsh Collision repairers around the world share a deep passion for doing the job right and doing it well. Each repair is a vehicle restoration – from minor damage to major rebuild, and each one is slightly different. There are due processes especially if external partners are involved in the start date and […]
