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Collision Repair
Parts Partners: Toyota to use CCC Promote, allows dealers to offer promo parts pricing
Toronto, Ontario — Toyota is making strides to boost the price appeal of its parts, as the OEM signs on with CCC Intelligent Solutions to integrate the automotive data company’s CCC Promote platform into Toyota and Lexus dealerships. The Promote platform from CCC helps part suppliers offer promotional parts pricing to collision repair shops via […]
July 26, 2023
Collision Repair
Sales Stresses: Bodyshop revenue lagging in overall dealer performance, CADA report says
Toronto, Ontario — The Canadian Automobile Dealers Association (CADA) published its first ever data report on Thursday, recapping what it called a “tumultuous” 2022 for Canadian auto dealers. In spite of this gloomy outlook, CADA reported that average total sales per dealership was up 20.6 percent from 2021, the bulk of which is made up […]
July 21, 2023
Auto Insurance
Stand Up Speak Out: shops and mental health care
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May 10, 2023
Collision Repair
Loose Fit: Transport Canada recalls nearly 15,000 Honda, Hyundai models for loose glass
Toronto, Ontario — A pair of glass-related safety defects have crossed into the radar of Transport Canada, as the federal safety regulator announced recalls for recent model year Honda and Hyundai vehicles. Drivers of recent Honda Pilot, Ridgeline, Passport and Odyssey models may soon receive a letter in the mail regarding faulty side mirrors on […]
March 29, 2023
Auto Insurance
Stand Up Speak Out: OEM repair procedure access
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March 28, 2023
Auto Insurance
Stand Up Speak Out: How successful are your business negotiations?
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March 21, 2023
Collision Repair
Dealer Dilemma: High EV volumes lead to first CSI drop in 28 years, J.D. Power says
Toronto, Ontario — If your dealership shop is repairing EVs, you had better make sure you know what you’re doing, as a new report from J.D. Power has found a correlation between the recent influx of battery-powered vehicles and the first year-over-year CSI index decline in 28 years. The automotive advocacy organization reported Thursday that […]
March 10, 2023
EV
EV Exclusivity: Most Canadian Ford dealers now certified to sell EVs, following tense negotiation period
Toronto, Ontario — It appears that most Canadian Ford dealers have finally gotten on board with the OEM’s Model e electric vehicle certification, following several months of negotiations surrounding this pricy piece of accreditation. Ford Canada says that 80 percent of its 440 Canadian dealers have now signed up for the certification, which has been […]
March 7, 2023
Collision Repair
Sound the Alarm: Kia, Hyundai to extend vehicle alarms, restrict ignition access to combat theft
Toronto, Ontario — With seemingly little other option available to Kia and Hyundai drivers with vehicles already on the road, the pair of automakers have announced that a theft deterrent software is on the way to owners to address widespread reports of such vehicles being easy targets for thieves. Spurred on largely by pressure from […]
February 21, 2023
Painting
Precious Paint: Infiniti unveils limited edition Black Opal Metallic paint for 2023 Q50
Toronto, Ontario — The black opal, one of Oceania’s rarest and most stunning gems, will now grace Infiniti showrooms in Canada as the luxury automaker announced that Black Opal Metallic paint will be offered on 2023 Q50 Red Sport ProACTIVE models for a limited time. Infiniti says Black Opal aims to emulate the iridescent, colour-changing […]
January 24, 2023
Collision Repair
‘Tis But a Crack: General Motors issues service bulletin for panel crack in some Cadillac XT6 dealer models
Toronto, Ontario — A service bulletin has been issued by General Motors to address the identification of cracks on the outer body panel of some dealer-owned 2023 Cadillac XT6 models. The bulletin calls for technicians to inspect the area above the left-hand rear window for cracks, which can then be welded shut and painted over. […]
January 6, 2023
Collision Repair
New Chief in Town: AutoCanada appoints Azim Lalani to CFO starting Q1 2023
Toronto, Ontario — This new year will see more than a flip of the calendar for the team at AutoCanada, as the national MSO group has announced that Azim Lalani will take over as CFO at the beginning of the 2023 fiscal year. Lalani brings more than a quarter century of experience in the real […]
December 22, 2022
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