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Collision Repair

Fix Auto announces plans to reacquire US rights

By CRM Staff Montreal, Quebec — June 27, 2017 — After enormous success with its expansions into China and Australia, Fix Auto is eyeing a market a little closer to home: the United States. There are already over 110 Fix Auto locations in the US, but the US trademark rights were licensed to a third […]

June 27, 2017

Collision Repair

Carl Brabander named VP of Marketing for Fix Auto World

Montreal, Canada — February 12, 2017 — Carl Brabander has been appointed to the position of Vice President of Marketing for Fix Auto World. The announcement was made by David Lingham, Head of Business for Fix Auto World. Since his appointment in 2014 to the role of Vice President of Marketing for Fix Auto Canada, […]

February 12, 2017

Collision Repair

Fix Auto launches network in China at Automechanika Shanghai

Shanghai, China — December 1, 2016 — Fix Auto World has officially launched a repair network in China. This marks the eighth country in which Fix Auto now operates. The initial network will consist of 78 collision repair facilities. Fix Auto was founded in Canada in 1992. The network expanded to the US in 2004 […]

December 1, 2016

Collision Repair

Fix Auto Network to offer comprehensive repair solution

Montreal, Quebec — September 22, 2016 — Fix Auto has officially launched the Fix Automotive Network. The announcement was made by Fix Auto’s President and CEO Steve Leal at the Prime CarCare Group’s national conference in Montreal. Fix Auto acquired Prime CarCare Group in May 2016. The company is the Canadian owner of automotive brands […]

September 22, 2016

Collision Repair

Fix Auto World grows team with two appointments

Montreal, Quebec — September 3, 2016 — Fix Auto has made two appointments on the international level. Ben Pugh has been named as International Brand Manager for Fix Auto World and Nick Spiers has been appointed to the position of International Operations Manager for Fix Auto World.    In the role of International Brand Manager, […]

September 4, 2016

Collision Repair

Fix Auto raises $10,000 for Ronald McDonald House Charities at annual golf tournament

Mississauga, Ontario — September 1, 2016 — Fix Auto held its 9th Annual Masters Golf Tournament at the prestigious The Club at Bond Head. The tournament drew together stakeholders from across the auto claims economy, including Fix Auto staff and store owners, vendors and insurers.    It was a great day of golfing and entertainment, […]

September 1, 2016

Collision Repair

Customer connection: Fix Auto launches mobile estimating app

Montreal, Quebec — August 22, 2016 — One of the keys to success is to make it easy for your customers to do business with you. Fix Auto Canada has taken a leap forward in connecting with customers with the launch of the Fix Auto Mobile Estimate App.    The announcement was made by Carl […]

August 22, 2016

Collision Repair

Fix Auto sponsors Ronald McDonald House Charities

Montreal, Quebec — June 12 2016 — Fix Auto has announced it is now a national partner of the Ronald McDonald House Charities (RHMC) of Canada. The announcement was made by Carl Brabander, Vice President, Marketing for Fix Auto Canada. “Fix Auto is a network of family businesses that believe in giving back to the […]

June 12, 2016

Collision Repair

Fix Auto franchisees, staff bring nationwide support to Alberta wildfire victims

Calgary, Alberta — June 8, 2016 — The expression is “one good turn deserves another,” and sometimes that’s exactly how it plays out. Peter Polito, General Manager of Fix Auto Western Canada, has announced that one franchisee’s generosity and challenge has snowballed into over $20,000 in donations to the Red Cross’ Alberta Fires Appeal. “We […]

June 8, 2016

Collision Repair

Fix Auto celebrates ‘The Next Generation’ at annual conference

By Mike Davey Calgary, Alberta — May 19, 2016 — The right time for change is not when things are going wrong, but when they’re going well. That was one of the messages delivered by Fix Auto President Steve Leal during his opening remarks at Fix Auto’s national conference on May 18. The conference is […]

May 19, 2016