In the Name of the Next Generation: CARSTAR Don Mor connects with next gen of repairers at Level Up Career Fair
London, Ontario — CARSTAR London Centre (Don Mor) announced its participation at the Level Up Career Fair where it worked to engage with the next generation of professionals in the collision repair industry. The Level Up event occurred at the Western Fair District in London, Ont. in November, and specifically showcased cutting-edge technology in order […]
Service Scramble: Service contracts to be considered as automobile insurance contracts in British Columbia, says BCFSA
Victoria, British Columbia — The British Columbia Financial Services Authority (BCFSA) has issued a Regulatory Statement to respecify what is considered a service contract versus insurance contract in the province. The Regulatory Statement is specifically titled as “Product Warranty, Vehicle Warranty, and Automobile Insurance,” and according to the new policy, under the statement, contracts that […]
Steely Repairs: Tesla releases Cybertruck repair procedures for ‘uniquely repairable material’
Toronto, Ontario — Tesla has now released collision repair procedures, manuals and service procedures for its new Cybertruck, which, according to the automaker, includes “uniquely repairable material.” The OEM’s repair procedures note that the body structure components are made from varying grades of aluminum or steel that are either stamped, cast or extruded. The steel […]
What the Hail: Tesla back windows shatter during minor hailstorm
Bavaria, Germany – A video circulating on social media platform X, shows a Tesla’s rear window breaking in a hailstorm. In the video, hail pellets break through the rear window of the car and continue to shatter pieces of glass. While the other windows appear to remain in-tact, the rest of the car did suffer […]
10K off a Tesla: Automaker offers more affordable cars to Canadian market
Ottawa, Ontario — Tesla is now offering North American buyers a new variant of its Model S or Model X at lower prices. While the two vehicles are $10,000 cheaper, these new “Standard Range” (SR) models come with a smaller range as well. The Model S SR has a 515-kilometre range, while the Model X […]
The Stealthy Solution: KECO Body Repair’s Chris White on paving the way for paintless repair
Las Vegas, Nevada — Collision Repair caught up with Chris White, president of KECO Body Repair, on the SEMA 2022 show floor, where we talked with him about what his company is doing to make repairs easier, and less-invasive, for the sake of both technicians and customers.
Give ‘Em Hail: MPI sees 250+ hail claims from Thompson storm; travel/lodging for required repairs not covered
Thompson, Manitoba- A hail-producing thunderstorm in Thompson, Manitoba earlier this month has created over 250 damage claims filed with Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI) The claims come from an August 8th storm which damaged hundreds of vehicles. Hailstones from the storm were reported to have been as large as eggs, resulting in over 16-17 times as […]
Dealing with Defects: Axalta launches video series on common refinishing challenges
Toronto, Ontario — Do you have burning questions about some of the nitty-gritty details of automotive refinishing, because automotive coatings developer Axalta is aiming to provide some answers, as part of the company’s “Global Paint Defects Series” on Youtube. Axalta’s ongoing online series tackles some of the most common challenges faced by automotive refinishers at […]
Stuck on Success: Keco Glue Pull Repair System claims Best New Product Award
Las Vegas, Nevada — Something about Keco has stuck with judges at SEMA, as the glue-pull repair company was presented with a New Product Award on the show’s opening day. President of Keco Body Repair Products Chris White accepted the award at the SEMA Show Kickoff event on Tuesday morning. “Wow! What a culmination of […]
Dent Season: SGI expecting influx of claims following Regina hailstorm
Regina, Saskatchewan — Paintless dent repairers in the Prairies better prepare for an influx of work: with the sudden hailstorm that ripped through Regina on Tuesday night, Saskatchewan Government Insurance (SGI) is bearing down for an influx of claims expected to come in the days following the damage. On Tuesday night, Saskatchewan’s capital experienced golf […]
