Plate Problems: 3M Canada pledges to fix Ontario’s defective license plates
Toronto, Ontario — The Ontario government has confirmed that it will be working with 3M Canada to fix the province’s new license plates that prove difficult to read in low light. The provincial government originally denied any defects with the new plates but, on Feb. 20, it confirmed the issues had been recognized. Following the […]
Towing Tokers: CAA study finds young Canadians frequently drive high
Toronto, Ontario — Towing professionals might find dealing with millenials a little bit more difficult–and interactions with them a little more frequent–since the legalization of marijuana. According to a new study from the CAA, young Canadians frequently engage in dangerous behaviour involving the use of marijuana and automobiles. The findings are based on a poll […]
Fixer Feedback: Tell us what you think about Collision Repair Magazine
Toronto, Ontario — Does Collision Repair need a tune-up? The magazine is only as good as the feedback it receives. You are the experts and we are the storytellers. What do YOU want to read about? Let us know if our content is on track—or needs an alignment! Take our reader satisfaction survey! TAKE THE […]
Free Repair February: CARSTAR surprises customers with free fixes
Toronto, Ontario — CARSTAR locations across Canada gave away free repairs this month as part of the banner’s monthly promotion, Free Repair February. CARSTAR locations surprised customers, who were paying out of pocket for their repairs, with quality fixes free of charge. Participating Canadian locations included CARSTAR Sydney, N.S., CARSTAR Barrhaven in Ottawa, CARSTAR Collingwood, […]
Update Arrives: SUN Collision Repair Information software
Toronto, Ontario — Snap-on subsidiary SUN has announced the newest version of its SUN Collision Repair Information software, which introduces wiring diagrams with exclusive features including interactivity that connects the diagrams directly to component information. While viewing a wiring diagram, technicians can click on any component within the diagram to see a pop-up menu with […]
Legislative Loophole: Waterloo tow truck bylaw labelled ‘inconsistent’ with Highway Traffic Act
Waterloo, Ontario — Waterloo will be reviewing a recent court ruling that suggests its bylaw keeping tow trucks 200 metres from an accident unless they’ve been called there is “inconsistent” with part of the Highway Traffic Act. On Sept. 20, 2018, Waterloo tow truck operator Jasreet Singh Pahal offered his services to a woman who […]
