Trimming the Loose Ends: Ford recalls 93,000 vehicles in Canada due to faulty A-pillar trim clips
Toronto, Ontario — Ford is recalling approximately 93,000 Explorer vehicles in Canada due to a faulty exterior A-pillar trim that may detach and increase the risk of a collision. The recall specifically affects certain Ford Explorers from the 2011 to 2019 model years. The automaker has stated that some of these vehicles did not have […]
Welcomes of the Week: CARSTAR Alliston opens in Alliston, Ontario
Alliston, Ontario — CARSTAR is proud to announce the opening of CARSTAR Alliston in Alliston, Ont. Located at 7613 Hwy 89 West, the owner of CARSTAR Alliston, Ricky Tamber, has been in the industry since 2004, operating an independent facility. In 2020, Tamber joined the CARSTAR network with the opening of his first location, CARSTAR […]
A Career Collaboration: Amazon Career Centre to offer training in auto sector via Automotive Training Centre
Toronto, Ontario — The Automotive Training Centre (ATC) has announced a partnership with Amazon’s Career Choice program in a collaboration aimed at providing employees with skills and training for a career in the automotive and transportation sectors. Launched in 2012, Amazon’s Career Choice program was created to support employees’ educational pursuits by financing 95 percent […]
News at the Top: Collision Repair’s top five articles of 2023
Toronto, Ontario — Well, it’s been a year. To celebrate and look back on the stellar year that 2023 was, we’ve collected data to discover our top five most-read articles. Take a look below—Happy 2024! 5. A Villainous View: Dave Kindig unveils Kevin Hart’s “Bane” Dodge Charger at SEMA 2023 Our only SEMA story to […]
Influential Insights: WIN opens nominations for ‘Most Influential Women’ awards
Above: Previous Canadian leaders that have been honoured as a WIN Most Influential Woman, from left to right: Sabrina Thring, Driven Brands; Kim Roberts, Fix Auto Barrie; Joy Skinner, CSN Industrial Park; Leanne Jeffries, Assured Performance Network; Kim Kos, Kavia Auto Body; and our very own Gloria Mann, Media Matters. Toronto, Ontario — The Women’s […]
Clinging to Costs: Ontario driver charged for using plastic wrap as windshield
Prescott, Ontario — On Monday morning, police charged a driver with operating an unsafe vehicle after noticing that the vehicle’s windshield had been replaced with plastic wrap. In an effort to save the costs needed for a repair, a driver in Prescott, Ont., was pulled over by the OPP for replacing their smashed windshield with […]
An Enterprising Examination: Enterprise Q3 2023 data reveals effects of severe summer storms on total loss claims
Toronto, Ontario — Enterprise has recently released Q3 2023 data that reveals the overall collision-related length of rentals (LOR) in Q3 2023 is 16.3 days, a slight decrease from Q3 2022. Newfoundland and Labrador touts the lowest LOR across the country, according to Enterprise data, at 14.1 days—a full two days shorter than the second-shortest […]
Bound for the Bay: CrashBay adds industry leader Dean Fisher as board advisor
Toronto, Ontario — CrashBay is proud to announce the addition of Dean Fisher to the team as a distinguished board advisor. In a recent press release, CrashBay wrote that “this marks a significant milestone in our mission to enhance the claims management process for the car repair industry. The former Brand President and COO of […]
A SEMA Spectacle: Collision Repair’s rundown of SEMA 2023
Las Vegas, Nevada — SEMA 2023 has once again left industry professionals and enthusiasts in awe. Collision Repair is here to spill the beans on the most jaw-dropping innovations and trends that took centre stage at this year’s event. SEMA 2023 blew our minds with materials that are revolutionizing collision repairs. Picture high-strength steel alloys […]
Getting Capable: Progi announces the launch of Capability Month for a fourth consecutive year
Trois-Rivières, Quebec — Progi, a software services company specialized in the automotive field, will be launching its Capacity Month for a fourth consecutive year. According to a press release made by Progi, Capacity Month is a time of year to remember how essential well-managed operations are to healthy collision shops. Progi outlined how November was […]
