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 […]
Ups and Downs: Automotive aftermarket ‘pillar of strength in the industry’, DAC sales report says
Toronto, Ontario — The automotive aftermarket was a “pillar of strength in the industry” when looking at retail sales for automotive parts, accessories and tire stores for Q1 2023, according to a report from DesRosiers Automotive Consultants (DAC). Automotive parts, accessories and tire stores saw a 10.2 percent increase in retail sales, when compared to […]
Window of Opportunity: Car stolen every six minutes in Canada, CFLA report says
Ottawa, Ontario — A car is stolen every six minutes in Canada—a fact that the Canadian Financing and Leasing Association estimates costs the country about $1 billion per year, according to a new report. The CFLA is ringing the alarm bell on auto theft amid a 300 percent increase in theft reports recorded since 2015 […]
Simple Successes: Cycle times up, but remain below industry average, says Simplicity annual report
Toronto, Ontario — After a tough but generally positive year for the orange banner, Simplicity Car Care is taking stock of its performance in the collision industry with Wednesday’s release of the company’s 2022 annual report. This past year came with its share of wins and losses for Simplicity, who reported general growth of its […]
Trendsetters: Québec, Ontario experience 50 percent increases in auto theft since 2022
Toronto, Ontario — The Equite Association released its 2022 Vehicle Theft Trend Report on Tuesday, bearing with it news that Québec and Ontario saw auto theft rates rise by about 50 percent in both provinces since last year. The association’s press release accompanying the report alleges that “organized crime syndicates are looking at stolen vehicles […]
Reflect and Report: AIA Canada releases 2022 annual report
Toronto, Ontario — The Automotive Industries Association of Canada (AIA) released its 2022 annual report on Monday, bearing with it a slew of new research on the year ahead, as well as a reflection on the one just passed. “While 2022 began with some lingering headwinds in a few provinces, once spring hit, it was […]
Refinish Reparations: New ‘Who Pays For What’ report tackles refinish invoicing, advanced procedure compensation
Toronto, Ontario — Bust out your books and take a few deep, meditative breaths, as Mike Anderson’s most recent “Who Pays for What” report has been released; this time with its sights set on the use of invoicing systems for material costs. This latest report from the CEO of Collision Advice builds off findings from […]
Calibration Confusion: Improper calibrations leading to post-repair issues, return visits, IIHS report says
Toronto, Ontario — Repeat customers are typically a marker of success for a collision repair facility, but unfortunately a recent report from the IIHS has found that far too many customers are returning to body shops to have work redone on commonly overlooked safety components. This latest report from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety […]
Courtesy Calibrations: 2 out of 5 U.S. shops don’t pursue insurer payment for inspections, new billing report says
Toronto, Ontario — The latest “Who Pays for What?” report is out, courtesy of Collision Advice and the CRASH network, and is, for the very first time, centred around billing practices for scanning and calibration work. Of the more than 400 U.S. repair shops that responded to the survey from industry expert Mike Anderson, two […]
Out of Style: Tesla Autopilot drops five spots in Consumer Reports ADAS rankings
Toronto, Ontario — Analysis conducted by Consumer Reports has found that Tesla’s Autopilot driver-assistance system has truly fallen from grace in its OEM ADAS rankings, slipping from second to seventh place from 2020 to now. General Motors and its Super Cruise hands-free driving system have replaced Tesla in the no. 2 spot of the Consumer […]
