Tag: tesla certification

Collision Repair

A Double Circuit Certification: CARSTAR Etobicoke Central and CARSTAR London Centre secure Tesla certifications

Toronto, Ontario — Both CARSTAR Etobicoke Central and CARSTAR London Centre have announced successful Tesla certifications. On November 28, CARSTAR Etobicoke Centre, owned by George Troka, has been serving the community for nearly five years and can now meet the needs of more customers in the Etobicoke and surrounding area seeking quality repair, no matter […]

December 4, 2023

ADAS

Sensor Census: Tesla’s case for cutting out ultrasonic sensors

Toronto, Ontario — Tesla’s decision in October to cut ultrasonic sensors from production in favour of a more cost-effective computer vision system was met with skepticism from a largely LiDAR-centric auto industry, but recent analysis shows that the leading EV maker may be onto something. The removal of ultrasonic sensors from Tesla vehicles made the […]

April 13, 2023

Collision Repair

No Place Like Home: Two class action suits launched against Tesla in Calif., claim OEM is running a repair monopoly

Toronto, Ontario — Adding to the already busy workload of Tesla’s legal department, the leading EV automaker is being sued by two classes of customers in San Francisco, who allege that Tesla has effectively run a monopoly on the repair of its vehicles. The pair of federal class action suits, headed up by two Model […]

March 16, 2023

Collision Repair

Another for the Wall: AutoCanada’s AutoLux MB in Montreal earns Tesla certification

Montreal, Quebec — The AutoCanada chain of collision centres is proud

February 10, 2023

Collision Repair

Financial Fact-Check: New gigafactory supports Tesla and Ontario’s EV production goals

Toronto, Ontario – Previously reported allegations of a new major Tesla factory in Ontario have been revealed to have some teeth, with information from multiple sources suggesting that a new Gigafactory aligns with Tesla’s plan to expand production by 13 new factories, and Ontario’s goal to become a global electric vehicle production hub. While the […]

August 10, 2022

EV

Talk of the Town: Tesla certification process ‘one of the fastest turnarounds for a luxury brand,’ says ProColor Hamilton co-owner

Hamilton, Ontario — For a few too many shops, earning an OEM certification is treated like the end of a race; a free pass to take a foot off the gas and let the work roll in, but for truly top-shelf shops, like ProColor Collision Hamilton, a certification from Tesla marks the beginning of a […]

May 6, 2022

Collision Repair

The Tesla Tick: CSN Champlain earns Tesla certification

Moncton New Brunswick —  CSN Champlain, a family-owned collision centre in Moncton, N.B. recently became the only Tesla certified collision repair facility in the province of New Brunswick.  “This certification means a lot to us and to the team,” said Mandie Barkhouse, co-owner of CSN Champlain. “I’m so proud of our staff for accomplishing this, […]

August 10, 2021

Auto Insurance

Going Solo: Modern Auto Body’s recent Tesla-cert helps shop close in on luxury market

Edmonton, Alberta — The auto insurance situation in Manitoba is in limbo; in British Columbia it seems to be scandal after scandal, and nestled right in between in the capital of Alberta is Modern Auto Body, who has been going it alone in Edmonton for the past 53 years. The Edmonton shop had recently achieved […]

May 21, 2021

Collision Repair

Tesla Tick: CSN Golden Triangle Guelph gains Tesla certification

Toronto, Ontario — CSN Golden Triangle Guelph earned their Tesla approved autobody shop certification as of January 2021.  CSN Golden Triangle has become one of only a few Tesla certified collision centers across Canada, which is an honor that adds to what is already an impressive set of credentials. Tesla is known throughout the automotive […]

January 5, 2021