Mohawk College to offer free pre-apprenticeship program
By Mike Davey Hamilton, Ontario — November 26, 2015 — There’s a great opportunity available for students interested in starting a career in collision repair, and the best part is that it’s completely free of charge. Mohawk College’s Stoney Creek campus will offer a Level 1 Autobody and Collision Damage Repairer training course, which includes an […]
Collisions up more than 7 percent according to Allstate study
Toronto, Ontario — November 26, 2015 — It looks there’s been a bump in business for collision repair facilities this year, or at least there’s been a rise in the number of collisions. The seventh-annual Allstate Insurance Company of Canada Safe Driving Study has revealed that collisions are on the rise, with the frequency of […]
Friday Fun: Insurance scam goes wrong, BMW’s art cars and the open source car
By Jeff Sanford Toronto, Ontario — November 26, 2015 — Our weekly collection of highlights, lowlights and general weirdness from the last week. – A perfect example of how not to pull of an insurance scam unfolded recently in Ireland. David Ward, driving an Opel Corsa, rear-ended a Volkswagen Passat driven by Lynsey Ivory. Both […]
New report looks at employer practices regarding apprenticeships
By Jeff Sanford Toronto, Ontario — November 26, 2015 — One of the biggest issues in the collision repair industry has to do with labour. How do collision repair facilities attract and retain new talent? It seems fewer young kids than ever are taking up the trade. Owners worry whether they can find the talent to […]
