Return of the Rust: Honda recalls more than 100,000 CR-Vs for rear frame rust
Toronto, Ontario — More than 100,000 Canadian Honda CR-Vs are due for an inspection, according to Transport Canada, as rear frame rust rears its ugly head toward the automaker once more. This latest recall to hit Honda will see 110,504 CR-Vs built between 2007 and 2011 taken into dealers to address rear frame rust that […]
Rust Reparations: Class action suit against Mercedes alleges vehicle subframes prone to rust, corrosion
Atlanta, Georgia — Luxury automaker Mercedes-Benz appears to have run afoul of some customers who allege the automaker broke consumer fraud laws by failing to address rust and corrosion of the subframe on a number of models from the past decade. According to a Feb. 10 press release, the law firms of Lieff Cabraser Heimann […]
Extra Charges: Little evidence to support electronic rust protection, despite high install costs, report says
Toronto, Ontario — With Canadian drivers doing all they can to keep their vehicles on the road and avoid today’s precarious buying market, many are looking to the aftermarket for products to bolster their ride’s lifespan, as a recent report from CTV News shone a light on one particularly contentious piece of equipment. Jennifer Capel […]
Hanging Off the Ridge: Honda recalls 112,000 Ridgeline pickups for frame corrosion
Toronto, Ontario — More than 112,0-0 Honda Ridgelines have been recalled this week over fire safety hazard concerns due to rear-frame corrosion issues. The rear frame of these vehicles could become corroded and detach alongside exposure to road salt, which in turn causes fires and other significant damage, said Honda. The Honda Ridgelines affected by […]
We Were on a Brake: Mercedes recalls more than 30,000 cars for brake corrosion issue
Toronto, Ontario — Mercedes-Benz announced on Thursday that it will be recalling 31,577 vehicles from Canadian roads for a corrosion issue in the brake systems of multiple model years and classes. The German automaker’s U.S. headquarters confirmed that ML, GL, and R-Class vehicles from 2006 through 2012 model years are prone to the corrosion of […]
Life-Proof Paint: Queen’s University coatings research gets $24 million funding boost
Kingston, Ontario — A research project led by Queen’s University received an injection of $24 million to continue developing molecular coatings technology that aims to extend the lifespan of automotive paints. With this latest boost of funding provided by the New Frontiers in Research Funding program, the university believes that this research could put Canada […]
There’s Spiders in There!: Scientists looking into Alaskan spiders, insects for natural antifreeze alternatives
Toronto, Ontario – The idea may feel a little creepy at first glance but the science is far from mad. A researcher from the University of Denver is proposing that Alaskan spiders and insects could possess the properties to transform the production of antifreeze. Dr. Monika Bleszynski is a research professor from the University of […]
Improper aluminum repairs could lead to costly comebacks, reports Repairer Driven News
By CRM Staff Toronto, Ontario — June 6, 2018 — A 16-page research report released October 2017 by the Aluminum Association finds filiform corrosion to be a real issue for aluminum repairs, especially “in wet and salty environments typical of the east coast of Canada or the USA.” Filiform corrosion differs from the […]
3M introduces new Cavity Wax Plus to protect repairs
St. Paul, Minnesota — July 19, 2016 — Corrosion is a serious issue, with the potential for salt and corrosive chemicals, moisture or damaged coatings from stone chips to allow corrosion to attack repairs. According to a statement from 3M, corrosion is one of the primary causes of future vehicle damage and customer come-backs. According […]
