A Night at the Symposium: MSO Symposium 2023 set for Oct. 30, early bird tickets open next week
Toronto, Ontario — If the SEMA Show is the collision industry’s annual family dinner, consider the MSO Symposium to be the delightful appetizer that precedes it; that is, a can’t-miss event and opportunity to network with some of the top multi-shop owners in the North American industry. Registration will soon open for this exclusive industry […]
Stack Attack: 3M unveils RepairStack shop management solution during SEMA Show 2022
Las Vegas, Nevada — Last week during the SEMA Show in Las Vegas, 3M demonstrated its innovative new RepairStack platform, which aims to keep both a shop’s digital and physical assets aligned and in sync for profitable management results. “Customers using the 3M RepairStack Billables Invoicing software for at least 60 days recovered on average […]
Welcomes of the Week: CARSTAR Strathmore reopens
Strathmore, Alberta — The CARSTAR banner of collision repair centres is proud to announce that the same folks you’ve grown to trust for repairs in Strathmore, Alta. are still very much around and working out of a brand new facility inside Strathmore Ford. Operating manager, Janece Crocker, and director of operations, Steve Billings, have a […]
On the Lookout: York police calling on industry’s assistance in tracking fatal hit-and-run driver
Richmond Hill, Ontario — York Regional Police (YPS) are calling on Toronto-area auto repair shops to keep an eye out for a vehicle linked to a fatal hit-and-run in Richmond Hill earlier this month, as the fleeing driver may have sought repairs in the area. YPS reached out to Collision Repair on Tuesday morning for […]
Tools and Rules: asTech updates introduce ‘shop rules’ feature, alternate tool options
Toronto, Ontario — The latest updates to Repairify Inc.’s asTech diagnostic scanning technology aim to provide repair facilities with workflow solutions that are specifically catered to meet a business’ unique needs, as well as open up some flexibility in tool choice for repairers. Among the most notable additions to the software is the introduction of […]
Uncrossed Wires: New update to Identifix software improves diagram viewing feature, Solera says
Texas, United States — Solera is aiming to make the repair process as seamless and convenient as ever with the announcement of a new update to the company’s Identifix Direct-Hit repair software, which now allows for additional wiring diagram viewing features. With this new update, announced by the company in a press release last Tuesday, […]
Uniban-d Together: Uniban added 24 shops to network since 2021
Hamilton, Ontario — Uniban Canada is taking a moment for some self-care, announcing that the company has been deep in store orientation training sessions with new and existing shop owners over the past year. The company welcomed 24 new shops into the network since 2021 and has been hard at work getting new franchisees, as […]
Product Report: EZ Roller and EZ Roller-Spinner
Atlanta, Georgia — After an exciting weekend showing it off at the Northeast Tradeshow in New Jersey, EZ Universal Wheels is excited to officially unveil the EZ Roller and EZ Roller-Spinner, for use by repair shops and tow operators. The two products, the latter of which won a SEMA award this year for best new […]
Dos and Don’ts: Auto Techcelerators releases guide on opening ADAS calibration business
Toronto, Ontario — Auto Techcelerators has posted a 146-page guide to its website on how a collision repair facility can open and operate an ADAS calibration business. Covering topics from business goals and objectives, facility and equipment requirements, pricing the services, scheduling and KPI’s, the “Opening & Operating an ADAS Calibration Business” guide from Auto […]
High Function Junction: Fix Auto Toronto Junction achieves CCIAP recognition
Toronto, Ontario — Fix Auto Toronto Junction just got a boost in industry cred as the collision repair shop has achieved recognition under the Canadian Collision Industry Accreditation Program (CCIAP). This accreditation brings Fix Auto Toronto Junction into an elite class of collision repairers in Canada, affirming the 50 years of hard work that owner […]