Sector Safety: Ontario’s guidelines for auto industry reopen
Toronto, Ontario — Ontario’s provincial government released a set of safety guidelines for a variety of industries on Thursday, including sector-specific rules for the automotive industry. The province released several lists of safety guidelines for industries including retail, mining, hospitality and transportation. Some of the suggestions the province makes for service managers, service technicians and […]
In the Clouds: Betag takes training online
Toronto, Ontario — May 1, 2020 — Betag North America is now offering technicians, managers and business owners the opportunity to meet with its trainers online. “Our full program of traditional, instructor-led training classes will be available again at 22 regional training centers across the USA and Canada as soon as the current COVID-19 situation […]
No-Contact in Norway: New tool for touch-free service
Bergen, Norway — A Norwegian company says its app allows repair businesses to conduct work without physical contact with customers–a box allowing for customers to drop-off and pick-up keys. “The new S18-Safe Service Station has more features than just exchanging keys. The real value in the cabinet is embedded in the software, where integrations with […]
Auto Auction: Major collection of luxury and classic vehicles announced
Elkhart, Indiana — Car collectors are delighted by the news that a judge has ordered a bankrupt fraudster’s multi-million-dollar automobile collection to go up for auction in order to recoup money for his victims. Najeeb Khan, the former chief executive of payroll firm Interlogic Outsourcing, went bankrupt after it was revealed that he was liable for […]
Repairer-Recycler Relations: Could COVID build a better bond?
Toronto, Ontario — Industry leaders are suggesting auto recyclers and collision repairers use this pivotal time to discuss the opportunities and challenges in working together more efficiently. On this week’s episode of the Automotive Recycler’s Experience, hosts Chris Daglis of PARTnered Solutions and Chad Counselman, former Automotive Recyclers Association president and general manager of business […]
Safety Net: Quebec’s dealers’ association outlines framework for reopen
Quebec, Quebec — Corporation des Concessionnaires d’Automobiles du Québec (CCAQ), which represents 880 dealership members, has laid out a detailed framework for facilities to reopen service departments, which were deemed an essential service on Apr. 15. Many protocols are relatively small, like the installation of hand sanitizer stations and asking customers to pay via credit […]
Dealership Discussion: Canada’s OEMs respond to COVID-19 Pandemic
Toronto, Ontario — Dealership brokerage Templeton Marsh is hosting a webinar discussing how Canada’s OEMs have responded to the pandemic. The webinar—scheduled for Apr. 30 at 2 p.m. EST—will feature Jaguar Land Rover Canada president Wolfgang Hoffman. Wolfgang was appointed President of Jaguar Land Rover Canada in March 2016 and has allowed JLR to successfully […]
Automaker Advice: Toyota releases vehicle disinfection guide
Toronto, Ontario — Toyota has released a list of components repairers should pay extra attention to when disinfecting, along with a list of suggested disinfectants that are safe-for-use on its vehicles. The document recommends disinfecting both when a vehicle is brought in for repairs and when it is returned to the customer. If a vehicle […]
Doubling Donations: PPG matching employee COVID-19 contributions
Toronto, Ontario — Coatings company PPG is doubling down on COVID-19 relief efforts by matching employee contributions through May 31, 2020. When PPG employees in Canada and the U.S. make personal financial contributions to benefit nonprofit organizations supporting communities impacted by the COVID-19 crisis, the PPG Foundation is doubling the donations up to $250,000. “This […]
Managing Your Supply Chain and Credit: CCIF announces COVID-19 webinar series
Toronto, Ontario — The Canadian Collision Industry Forum has announced a series of webinars to be released on its website in May. The first of two webinars, titled Managing Your Supply Chain and Credit During COVID-19, will answer questions like why there have been so many changes to credit accounts, how to respond to these […]
