Flooding on the Freeway: How auto centres were affected by torrential rain, flooding in Toronto
Toronto, Ontario – Toronto saw nearly 98 millimetres of rain on Tuesday, causing chaos across the city. All southbound lanes of the Don Valley Parkway were closed at Bayview Ave. and Bloor St., as well as northbound at Dundas St. E due to flooding. Collision Repair magazine checked with six collision centres nearest to the […]
Tech Tag: Auto insurers pushing tracking systems amid jumps in Toronto-area vehicle thefts
Toronto, Ontario — Amid recent surges in auto thefts in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), some insurance companies are now pushing owners of targeted vehicles to install tracking devices. One such instance of this comes from Toronto-based resident, Samantha Sannella, owner of a Jeep Rubicon. Originally reporting to CBC News, Sannella revealed that in 2023, […]
LEADING THE CHARGE
EV Repair Tour kicks off in Toronto Collision Repair magazine is taking electric vehicle repair education across Canada. In Toronto, we welcomed more than 100 industry members for a full day of electric vehicle education. Speakers included David Giles, a long-time repairer of hybrid technologies and president of Powered EV Consulting; Joseph Chung, account manager […]
Ontario lawyer group calls for investigation into Aviva Insurance’s conduct
Toronto, Ontario — The Ontario Trial Lawyers Association (OTLA) issued a press release on August 3, saying it had learned of the “troubling revelation” that Aviva Insurance hired Thérèse Reilly, a government insurance adjudicator, while she was employed with the Licence Appeal Tribunal (LAT), and that she had been involved in a number of case […]
Under the Wire: York police seize 161 stolen vehicles set for international shipments
Toronto, Ontario — York Regional Police announced Friday that its Auto Cargo Theft Unit seized 161 vehicles, valued at more than $10 million, following a months-long investigation in Toronto’s north end. The police press release did not identify the location or locations these allegedly stolen vehicles were seized from; however, a video published alongside the […]
Insurer Intervention: Aviva opens first Aviva AutoCare Centre in North York, more shops to come this year
Toronto, Ontario — Aviva Insurance has officially thrown its hat in the ring, announcing the opening of its first Aviva AutoCare Centre in North York. Aviva says that it has its preferred vendors on board to equip this new chain of repair facilities, with the aim of providing the fastest, most convenient repair solution to […]
Tighter Living: Average auto insurance premium in Ontario grows by 12 percent in 2023
Toronto, Ontario — Insurance research firm, Rates.ca has released its list of cities that pay the highest auto insurance premiums in Ontario, with the average estimated premium growing by 12 percent in 2023, compared to 2021. This is the largest increase recorded by the Insuramap survey, with the average estimated premium sitting at $1,744, compared to […]
West-end Repo: Toronto police recover 556 vehicles, more than 100 charged
Toronto, Ontario — Toronto police recently recovered 556 stolen vehicles, representing a combined value over $27 million according to a district commander, however, not all of these vehicles will be returned to their original owners it would seem. According to a Toronto Police Service announcement on Wednesday, these vehicles were recovered in an ongoing investigation into […]
A FORUM TO REMEMBER
Canadian Collision Industry Forum hosts Toronto event Story, photos by ALLISON ROGERS It had been three years—nearly to the date—since the Canadian Collision Industry Forum (CCIF) hosted its annual event in Toronto. It was clear from attendance that the industry had missed the event. The sold-out event kicked off with a networking reception, where guests […]
Homeward Bound: $10M worth of vehicles seized in GTA auto theft ring bust
Toronto, Ontario — Peel Police have intercepted 78 stolen vehicles heading for the United Arab Emirates following an investigation into a Greater Toronto Area auto theft ring. This brings the tally of rescued vehicles in 2023 to more than 500, said Peel Regional Police Chief Nishan Duraiappah at a press conference on Tuesday. He elaborates that […]
