Cars and Caring: CSN-Hutten to host charity car show June 15 in support of the Make-A-Wish foundation
Fergus, Ontario — In support of the Make-A-Wish Foundation, CSN-Hutten Collision, in Fergus, Ont., is hosting a charity car show on Saturday, June 15th. The event will specifically take place from 10:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., with cars arriving in the morning and the spectator show beginning at noon. Alongside a diverse collection of cars, […]
Giving Thanks: Kelowna car dealer gives back to firefighters with charity show
Kelowna, British Columbia – On October 1, 2023, August Luxury Motorcars held an event to raise funds for the Okanagan Fire Relief Fund in response to the British Columbia wildfires. Owner of August Luxury Motorcars, Matt August said through the Dream Rally and other events, he’s gotten to know many local firefighters and RCMP officers, […]
New Time to Shine: Kelowna’s Show ‘n’ Shine on Bernard rescheduled
Kelowna, British Columbia – The Downtown Kelowna Association has decided the timing is right to bring back the Show ‘n’ Shine on Bernard. The event, originally scheduled for August 19, was cancelled due to the wildfire effort but has now been rescheduled for Saturday, September 23, 2023. Mike Burley, DKA executive director, said that “while […]
Cruz’in Car Show: More than 50 vehicles show up for CSN Cascade car show, fundraiser
Hinton, Alberta — CSN Cascade was hoping for around 30 vehicles at its Cruz’in for Cancer car show and fundraiser this past Saturday, so the team was over the moon when more than 60 cars showed out for their event. “Keith and Krista Schappert (management of CSN Cascade) and the Cascade team did an amazing […]
Cool Cars on Calendars: BASF accepting submissions for 2024 R-M calendar
Toronto, Ontario — If you have a dream of seeing your R-M-painted vehicle in a calendar, listen up: BASF is now accepting submissions for next year’s R-M calendar. Vehicles painted with R-M products can be submitted here for consideration. The deadline for submission is July 3. The calendar will be distributed to shops across the […]
Showing and Shining: Centennial College School of Transportation hosts annual Show and Shine
Toronto, Ontario — Collision Repair was at the Centennial College Show and Shine car show yesterday, where more than 1,500 classics, hot rods, tuners, trucks and motorcycles were on display. Held on Sunday at Centennial’s Ashtonbee campus, the Show and Shine event was hosted by the college’s School of Transportation and featured hundreds of cars […]
Passing the Torch: CSN, Lift Group to carry on charitable traditions of former B.C. owner
Kelowna, British Columbia — When Lift Auto Group brings a new shop into its fold, it does not simply come with four walls, a ceiling and some equipment, but with a promise that the legacy of its former owner will live on; to that end, Methal Abougoush can rest assured that his annual Father’s Day […]
At the Peak: Simplicity Car Care recognizes top performing franchisees at first annual awards
Toronto, Ontario — To celebrate another year of growth, Simplicity Car Care hosted its first annual awards ceremony to honour its top performers across the country. To Simplicity, it’s about more than sales; the company takes time to honour owners and staff—known as Simplifiers—for leadership, customer satisfaction, and their impact on the community. The award […]
Conquering Together: Consolidated Collision Services serves educational sessions, honours top performers at National Network Meeting
Niagara Falls, Ontario — Consolidated Collision Services (CCS) held its National Network Meeting on October 19, where more than 80 members partook in a full day of thoughtful presentations, discussion and general merriment. The event was in collaboration with the Automotive Conference and Expo, or ACE held next door at the Niagara Fallsview Casino. The […]
CARSTAR Does Calibration: CARSTAR, Uniban host ADAS information event
Hamilton, Ontario — Last Week, Collision Repair magazine visited Driven Brands’ Canadian headquarters in Hamilton, Ont. for an ADAS and calibration training event, where Bill Davidge, CARSTAR’s director of innovation and technology, and Willy Williams, Uniban’s technical trainer, delivered an in-depth presentation and demonstration. Attendees included collision repair facility owners, staff, and insurers representing various […]
