Cop shop: Repairing emergency vehicles has its own peculiarities
By Barett Poley Orillia, Ontario — December 8, 2016 — What happens when a police cruiser is in a collision, or a local ambulance is involved in a crash? Emergency vehicles have a far higher chance of becoming damaged in a collision than a passenger vehicle does, due to the high-risk nature of the work […]
Looking at the Landscape: Introducing Collision Repair magazine’s weekly surveys
Peterborough, Ontario — November 29, 2016 — The best decisions are made with the most complete information. Collision Repair magazine is introducing a weekly survey to help provide you with a snapshot of various aspects of the autobody business and the larger automotive claims economy. We will bring you a new survey every Wednesday. Starting […]
Global View: Inside China’s collision repair industry
By Barett Poley Peterborough, Ontario — November 24, 2016 — The International Bodyshop Industry Symposium (IBIS) draws together key influencers and thought leaders from across the globe to discuss the trends and factors impacting the collision repair industry both at home and abroad. Collision Repair magazine is the exclusive Canadian Media Partner for IBIS. We […]
Alex Hunter to serve as keynote presenter at IBIS 2017
London, United Kingdom — November 15, 2016 — Anticipation is already building for the 2017 IBIS Global Summit with the announcement that Alex Hunter will serve as one of the keynote speakers. Alex Hunter is a branding and customer experience expert who was part of the founding team of award-winning US airline Virgin America. He […]
Friday Fun: Big change for car bows, ABRA scores big and Chinese automakers are rebranding
By Jeff Sanford Toronto, Ontario — November 3, 2016 — SEMA has grabbed a lot of headlines this week, but there’s still been plenty of news outside the Las Vegas Convention Center. This week we take a look at how Facebook slapped down an insurer, ABRA’s very successful training program and an alumninum-related change in […]
Boyd announces further expansion in North Carolina
Winnipeg, Manitoba — October 31, 2016 — The Boyd Group seems to be on an expansion drive in North Carolina. Collision Repair magazine recently reported on the company’s acquisition of the former collision repair department of Hastings Ford in Greenville. Boyd Group has just announced the acquisition of another collision centre in Greenville, Bland & […]
New portal helps shops connect with skilled staff
Peterborough, Ontario — September 5, 2016 — Matching talent with opportunity in the collision repair industry just got a lot easier. Media Matters, Inc. has officially launched CollisionCommunity.com, a new online portal dedicated to the collision repair industry and designed to help collision repair facilities find the skilled tradespeople they need. The new online […]
Career Profiles: From the shop floor to the board room
Peterborough, Ontario — August 3, 2016 — We’re looking for movers and shakers who started their careers on the shop floor. Everyone knows it takes more than technical skill to make a good technician. The best techs aren’t just technically savvy. They’re creative thinkers and problem solvers. It’s not surprising that some of them find […]
Advanced technology and the need for training under discussion at IBIS 2016
Barcelona, Spain — May 25, 2016 — Training, advanced driver systems and the power of technology were all under discussion at the second day of the International Bodyshop Industry Symposium (IBIS). The event, taking place at Hilton Diagonal Mar in Barcelona, Spain, concluded on May 25. Collision Repair magazine is the exclusive Canadian Media Partner […]
Dr. Dent enters digital age with Facebook debut
By Jeff Sanford Toronto, Ontario — July 14, 2015 — Long-time readers of Collision Repair magazine have followed the adventures of our cartoon hero, Dr. Dent. The star of our cartoon strip appears in each issue of the publication. But to this point the exploits of the good doctor have been confined to the pages […]
