Metrics Matter: CARSTAR Canada hosts exclusive educational event at CARSTAR Downsview
Toronto, Ontario — On Wednesday, October 16, CARSTAR Canada hosted an exclusive educational event at CARSTAR Downsview, the latest location under the ownership of MGM Auto Group’s Mike Cherneta and Kapi Komera. Bill Davidge, CARSTAR Canada’s Director of Innovation and Technology, led a session focused on understanding metrics. Around 80 attendees joined, including personnel from collision […]
BMW Group Canada to restrict certain structural parts as of Nov. 1
Ottawa, Ontario — BMW Canada will restrict certain aluminum, carbon fibre and steel parts as of Nov. 1, according to a memo received by Collision Repair magazine. The new restrictions align with BMW USA’s structural parts restrictions that were expanded to include steel on Oct. 1. “Due to the complexity of repair and the requirement […]
Revved Up: Atlantic auto theft up 13 percent in the first half of 2024; Nova Scotia hit hardest
Halifax, Nova Scotia — Newly released data from the Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) indicates that Atlantic Canada is becoming a “hot spot for auto theft,” with a 13 percent increase in auto theft claims in the first half of this year—the largest increase in Canada. In addition to the surge in auto theft claims, […]
Insurer Report Card 2024: Collision repairers grade Canada’s top insurers
Toronto, Ontario — It’s that magical season again—time to don your grading hats and provide feedback on Canada’s automotive insurers! Collision Repair presents to you: the 2024 Insurer Report Card survey. Loading…
An Electric Education: EV Repair Tour, supported by Fix Network, educates collision repair professionals across Canada
Ottawa, Ontario — Collision Repair magazine’s EV Repair Tour, supported by Fix Network, recently made its final stop in Halifax, Nova Scotia, marking the end of a six-city tour dedicated to educating collision repair professionals on the intricacies of electric vehicle repairs, claims, safety and more. Since August 2023, the EV Tour, supported by Fix […]
A Merry Day in Manitoba: ATA of Manitoba hosts 365 students; automotive professionals for Trade Show and Collision Olympics
Winnipeg, Manitoba — Last Friday, the Automotive Trades Association of Manitoba (ATA of Manitoba) hosted 365 students as part of its annual trade show, which also featured a “Collision Olympics” portion that allowed the students to try their hand at some collision skills. “This year’s trade show featured three times as many students as last […]
Navigating Variations: Ford shares insights on OEM part fitment issues in latest On Target newsletter
Detroit, Michigan — A recent I-CAR U.S. Repairers Realm episode, along with supplementary material from Ford’s most recent On Target newsletter, sheds light on why some OEM replacement parts may not fit the same as the original part removed from the vehicle. Gerry Bonanni, senior damageability engineer for Ford, and Stellantis’ Body Collision Lead Lynn […]
Can You Believe This?! Jumping pink tractors, green-screened ‘Cybertrucks’ and more
Toronto, Ontario — Happy Friday—and Happy Thanksgiving! Let’s celebrate this long weekend with some Friday giggles, featuring painted pink monstrosities, green-screened pickups, tow-able toilets and much more.
CrashBay Collaboration: Turo and Crashbay form partnership
Toronto, Ontario – Turo and CrashBay, the premier digital marketplace revolutionizing collision and car repair solutions for fleets and carriers, today announced their partnership aimed at streamlining the auto claims repair process for Turo hosts across the United States and Canada. This collaboration highlights both companies’ shared goal to simplify vehicle ownership and enhance the […]
Re-Opening Reunion: CARSTAR Lindsay celebrates newly-built facility with grand re-opening
Lindsay, Ontario — CARSTAR Canada is proud to announce the official opening of the newly-built CARSTAR Lindsay, located at 71 Mt Hope Street, Lindsay, Ontario. Insurance representatives, CARSTAR franchisee partners and CARSTAR corporate staff were all in attendance to celebrate the grand re-opening, along with radio station Bounce 91.9 and Kawartha Lakes Mayor Doug Elmslie, who […]
