Wait! We Can Explain: High cost of repairs draws attention from the New York Times
Toronto, Ontario — Like the troubled sibling who feels they receive all criticism and no praise, the collision repair industry rarely enters news headlines for its positive characteristics, and again finds itself in the crosshairs of a prolific news outlet for the high cost of repairs. The New York Times published a story on Monday […]
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 […]
Hot Streak: Honda carries on winning streak for compact, compact pickups on 2023 Best Buys list
Toronto, Ontario — Honda has received some high praise in Consumer Guide’s recently published 2023 Best Buys list, where the Honda Civic and Ridgeline came out on top of the rankings in their respective categories. In what could only be good news for drivers and Honda repairers alike, the iconic compact sedan, alongside the Japanese […]
Gone too Soon: High repair cost driving many Teslas to salvage prematurely, Reuters says
Toronto, Ontario — Tesla has been talking big about its in-house insurance platform recently, and how it is providing insights on potential design improvements, but some recent reporting from Reuters has found that far too many of the electric automaker’s vehicles are turning up as salvage prematurely. In a compilation of 120 Model Y vehicles […]