Done Deal: MPI signs new deal with auto repair shops
Winnipeg, Manitoba — Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI) recently announced it has signed a new deal with the Automotive Trades Association of Manitoba (ATA) and the Manitoba Motor Dealers Association (MMDA). All parties have given the thumbs up to a new Light Vehicle Accreditation Agreement (LVAA) model, which is focused on meaningful consultation between the repair […]
All is Fair in ICBC: Public insurer appoints Michael Skinner as new fairness officer
Victoria, British Columbia — In a press release, the provincial government announced that Michael Skinner, a former lawyer, is now the new fairness officer for the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (ICBC). The fairness officer role is a newer position that started on July 12 and will run for a term of three years. The […]
Revved Up and Ready for Visitors: Canadian Automotive Museum will reopen this week
Oshawa, Ontario — The Canadian Automotive Museum is set to open up on July 16 after being closed down for months due to COVID-19 restrictions. The museum that’s located in Oshawa has one of the most rare and largest collections of automobile’s in the world, as some of the vehicles were only made in Canada […]
Expediting Inspections: GM announces cut-back on post-crash inspection requirements
Toronto, Ontario — General Motors announced Tuesday it will be cutting back on post-crash inspection requirements, but that the changes will in no way compromise driver safety. The automaker announced the changes in a webinar with GM collision manager John Eck, who said that most post-crash inspections are actually unnecessary, except in “any collision that […]
Summer Studies: ASE test certification registration now open
Leesburg, Virginia — The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence’s (ASE) summer registration for certification tests is now open until September 30. The testing registration is available throughout the year via the ASE website. There are 50 ASE certification tests available and, following registration, there is a 90-day window to schedule an appointment to take […]
‘Til Next Time: CCIF Vancouver cancelled due to unpredictability around COVID-19
Vancouver, British Columbia — The Canadian Collision Industry Forum (CCIF) has now officially cancelled its in-person Vancouver event slated for September 23 and 24, 2021. Paul Prochilo, CCIF chairman, says that it’s disappointing that they have to cancel this year, but they are looking forward to planning next year’s event. “Despite a slow start, […]
