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No more luxury: ICBC won’t cover high-end vehicles

Todd Stone, BC's Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure, has announced that the province will no longer insure vehicles worth more than $150,000.

Victoria, British Columbia — November 24, 2016 — The government of British Columbia has stated that it will no longer insure high-end luxury cars. British Columbia, like Manitoba and Saskatchewan, has a public auto insurance system. In BC, auto insurance is typically purchased through the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (ICBC), an arm of the […]

Global View: Inside China’s collision repair industry

China has been very quick to develop a comprehensive set of mobility services around taxi-hailing platforms, chauffeur services, ride sharing, car sharing, and peer-to-peer car sharing. This may lead to a situation where the country has fewer car owners than at its peak, but more vehicles on the road.

By Barett Poley Peterborough, Ontario — November 24, 2016 — The International Bodyshop Industry Symposium (IBIS) draws together key influencers and thought leaders from across the globe to discuss the trends and factors impacting the collision repair industry both at home and abroad. Collision Repair magazine is the exclusive Canadian Media Partner for IBIS. We […]

André Chamberland joins the ranks of shop owners with Fix Auto Montmagny

Fix Auto Montmagny, owned by André Chamberland. Chamberland has been working in the collision repair industry since 1988.

Montreal, Quebec — November 23, 2016 — André Chamberland is a car enthusiast who has worked in the industry since 1988. He has recently made the transition to shop owner status. His facility is Fix Auto Montmagny, located in Montmagny, Quebec. Chamberland says his decision to join the Fix Auto network was driven in part […]

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