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Collision Repair magazine to publish 2018 Buyer’s Guide; now open for entries

Buyer's Guide

BY CRM Staff Peterborough, Ontario — October 25, 2017 — Following the success of Collision Repair magazine’s inaugural Buyer’s Guide and Directory last year, we are now pleased to announce that the highly-praised publication will return in 2018. The guide offers shop owners a key reference for the entirety of 2018, giving them the resources […]

Independent survey confirms Collision Repair magazine top publication in its category

Collision Repair magazine

By CRM Staff Toronto, Ontario — October 23, 2017 — An independent survey from the Independent Publishers of Ontario (IPAO) has confirmed Collision Repair magazine is the top publication in the Canadian collision repair industry. The survey, delivered by email to over 5,800 key influencers and thought leaders in the sector, asked a series of […]

Collision Repair’s new issue looks at the limits of consolidation

Domenic Prochilo, Paul Prochilo and Domenic Ieraci, founders of Simplicity Car Care. Find out in our latest issue how they're rolling out their systems to other shops!

By CRM Staff Peterborough, Ontario — October 11, 2017 — The latest issue of Collision Repair magazine is now available in digital release! This issue’s cover story looks at Simplicity Car Care, one of Canada’s newest networks. You may know the founders as some of the people behind the successful Toronto repair chain Prochilo Brothers […]

Live@NACE Automechanika: Business Outlook Conference puts the focus on future of telematics

A selection of photos from the Business Outlook Conference on the first day of NACE Automechanika 2017. Watch for more reports and photos throughout the event!

By Erin McLaughlin Chicago, Illinois — July 26, 2017 — NACE Automechanika hit the ground running this year, with the Business Outlook Conference kicking off the first day at McCormick Place West. Collision Repair magazine is the official Canadian Media Partner for NACE Automechanika. Robert “Bob” Redding of the Automotive Service Association began the conference, […]

Tuesday Ticker: Ton Buechner steps down as CEO of AkzoNobel

Ton Buechner (left) has resigned as CEO of AkzoNobel, citing health reasons. Thierry Vanlancker (right), leader of the company’s chemical division, will take his place as part of “emergency contingency planning.”

By Jeff Sanford Toronto, Ontario — July 24, 2017 — In this week’s edition of Tuesday Ticker we look at the recent resignation of AkzoNobel’s CEO Ton Buechner, the impact of rising prices for raw materials on PPG’s results, Sherwin-Williams’ first earnings report since the Valspar acquisition and much, much more! PPG The coatings manufacturer […]

Friday Fun: Hagfish on the highway lead to disgusting accident

A truck carrying thousands of pounds of hagfish stopped short in Oregon, spilling 13 containers of live, very slimy fish. Autobody staff working on the car show here found a live hagfish still swimming around in some water trapped in the bumper.

By Jeff Sanford Toronto, Ontario — July 20, 2017 — In this week’s edition of Friday Fun we look into what is possibly the most disgusting car accident ever recorded, road rage on the streets of Toronto, the case of a burglar who broke into a bodyshop before breaking out again and much, much more! […]

Survey: Favourite repairs and most common types of vehicle damage

This chart details what percentage of vehicles in respondents' facilities have sustained damage in more than one location.

Hamilton, Ontario — July 18, 2017 — “Bumpers. Fast and easy with high profitability.” Many repairers may agree with this anonymous comment left on our most recent survey. The survey focused on common types of repairs and vehicle damage, as well asking survey participants to name their favourite type of repair.  A repairer who appreciates […]

Survey: Majority of respondents believe a non-technical education is valuable

The number of survey respondents who attended a college program for autobody repair isn’t surprising. What may surprise some people are the number of survey respondents who have education in non-technical areas and business degrees.

By Mike Davey Hamilton, Ontario — July 11, 2017 — Collision repair is a business that demands continuous education, but much of this is through upgrade courses, or in some cases by learning on the job. Collision Repair magazine’s latest survey focused on the levels of formal education achieved by readers. Collision Repair magazine runs […]

Survey: Trade show the biggest draw at upcoming NACE Automechanika

A view of the floor at the most recent Automechanika Chicago. Now combined with NACE, the 2017 show promises to draw collision repair professionals from across North America and around the world.

By Mike Davey Hamilton, Ontario — July 4, 2017 — NACE Automechanika 2017 is less than a month away. As the official Canadian media partner for NACE Automechanika, Collision Repair magazine will be onsite starting on July 26 to bring you all the news from this four-day event. There’s no doubt that the show is […]

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